Mexico City: Museum

Places and attractions in the Museum category

Museo Nacional de Antropología

Museum with Mayan artifacts The Museo Nacional de Antropología, located in the heart of Mexico City, is a gateway to the ancient cultures of Mexico. As the largest and most visited museum in Mexico, it houses an extensive collection of artifacts from the country's pre-Columbian heritage...

Chapultepec Castle

Hilltop castle housing a history museum Perched on a hill in the heart of Mexico City's lush Chapultepec Park, Chapultepec Castle is a historic gem and a testament to the diverse layers of Mexican history. The only royal castle in the Americas, it has served many purposes over its long existence, from a...

Museo Soumaya

Art museum with many European works The Museo Soumaya, a striking presence in Mexico City's vibrant cultural landscape, is a testament to the city's dedication to the arts. This modern museum, known for its distinctive, shimmering façade that resembles a silver cloud, houses a vast collection of art...

Palacio Nacional

Palace with government offices Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Palacio Nacional stands as a testament to the nation's rich history and cultural heritage. This grandiose building, located on the east side of the Zócalo, the city's main square, has been a key witness to the unfolding of...

Templo Mayor

Museum dedicated to the Aztecs The Templo Mayor, a pivotal archaeological site and museum nestled in the heart of Mexico City, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Aztec civilization. Once the central temple of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, this majestic structure was dedicated to the...

Palacio de Bellas Artes

Opulent building dedicated to fine arts The Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City stands as a grand testament to artistic and architectural magnificence. This cultural venue, often considered the most important in Mexico, is a palace for the fine arts, encompassing music, dance, theatre, opera, and visual...

Planetario Luis Enrique Erro

The Planetario Luis Enrique Erro, a beacon of astronomical education nestled in the bustling city of Mexico City, offers a journey through the cosmos without leaving the ground. Established in 1967, this planetarium is not only an iconic museum dedicated to the wonders...

Cuicuilco

Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Mexico City lies Cuicuilco, an ancient Mesoamerican archaeological site that offers a unique glimpse into the region's pre-Columbian past. This historical treasure, now functioning as an open-air museum, is recognized for its...

Tenayuca

Tenayuca, picturesquely situated within the bustling city of Mexico, is a fascinating stop for lovers of pre-Columbian history and culture. Although not as well-known as other Aztec landmarks, Tenayuca offers a unique insight into the ancient civilizations that shaped...

Frida Kahlo Museum

Famous artist's home-turned-museum Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as La Casa Azul for its cobalt-blue walls, stands as a vibrant testament to one of Mexico's most iconic artists. The museum is housed in the very building where Frida Kahlo was born, lived,...

Luis Barragán House and Studio

Luis Barragán's former home and studio Nestled in the bustling streets of Mexico City, the Luis Barragán House and Studio stands as a beacon of modern architecture and design. This museum, once the home of the influential Mexican architect Luis Barragán, is a testament to his innovative vision and his...

Museo Franz Mayer

Decorative arts from the 1500s to 1800s The Museo Franz Mayer, located in the heart of Mexico City, is a testament to the cultural richness and historical depth of Mexican art and design. Housed in a former 16th-century hospital building, this museum showcases a diverse collection of decorative arts spanning...

Palacio de Iturbide

Baroque palace from the late 1700s The Palacio de Iturbide, a magnificent building nestled in the heart of Mexico City, stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry and architectural heritage of Mexico. Originally constructed in the 18th century, this grandiose palace was built for the Spanish...

Museo Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli

Grand museum with pre-Hispanic artwork Nestled in the bustling heart of Mexico City lies the Museo Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli, a unique testament to one of Mexico's most iconic artists, Diego Rivera. This remarkable museum, situated in the Coyoacán borough, offers a deep dive into the pre-Hispanic cultures...

Museum of Mexico City

History museum housed in a former palace Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Museum of Mexico City (Museo de la Ciudad de México) is a cultural gem that offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of the city's history. Housed in an exquisite 18th-century baroque building, the museum is a must-visit for...

Centro Cultural Border

Nestled within the vibrant streets of Mexico City, the Centro Cultural Border stands as a beacon of contemporary culture and artistic expression. This dynamic cultural center has established itself as a hub for creative minds, offering a platform for a diverse range of...

Museo Nacional de Arte

Museum dedicated to Mexican art The Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) stands as a pinnacle of cultural heritage in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. Housed in a neoclassical building that is an architectural gem in its own right, MUNAL offers visitors a profound journey through Mexican art history, from...

Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público

Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público is a cultural gem that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the artistic heritage of Mexico. This museum, situated within the historic Palacio Nacional, showcases a...

Museum of Modern Art

Showcase of art by contemporary artists The Museo de Arte Moderno is located in Chapultepec park, Mexico City, Mexico. The museum is part of the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura and provides exhibitions of national and international contemporary artists.

Museo MoDo

The Museo del Objeto del Objeto, or MODO, is a museum in Mexico City and the first museum in Mexico dedicated to design and communications.

Museo de Arte Popular

Pop-art museum with kids' activities The Museo de Arte Popular is a museum in Mexico City, Mexico that promotes and preserves part of the Mexican handcrafts and folk art.

Museo del Estanquillo

The Museo del Estanquillo is located in the Historic Center of Mexico City, Mexico. The museum houses the personal collection of the writer Carlos Monsivais, encompassing paintings, photography, toys, albums, calendars, advertising and books.

Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso

Art museum and cultural center with murals Colegio de San Ildefonso, currently is a museum and cultural center in Mexico City, considered to be the birthplace of the Mexican muralism movement. San Ildefonso began as a prestigious Jesuit boarding school, and after the Reform War it gained educational prestige again as National Preparatory School.

Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones

The Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones is located in the former Monastery of San Diego Churubusco, which was built on top of an Aztec shrine. The museum is split into two sections.

Centro Cultural Casa Talavera

Casa Talavera Cultural Center is located in the La Merced neighborhood of the historic center of Mexico City. The building dates back to either the 16th or early 17th century and was the home of the Marquis de Aguayo.

Academia de San Carlos

The Academy of San Carlos is located at 22 Academia Street in just northeast of the main plaza of Mexico City. It was the first major art academy and the first art museum in the Americas. It was founded in 1781 as the School of Engraving and moved to the Academia Street location about 10 years later.

Museo Dolores Olmedo

The Museo Dolores Olmedo is an art museum in Xochimilco, Mexico City, based on the collection of the Mexican businesswoman Dolores Olmedo. The museum will be relocated to Chapultepec in 2024.

Museo Nacional de la Estampa

The Museo de la Estampa is a museum in Mexico City, dedicated to the history, preservation and promotion of Mexican graphic arts.

Museo Universitario del Chopo

The Museo Universitario del Chopo is located at Doctor Enrique González Martínez Street in the Colonia Santa María la Ribera of Mexico City. It has collections in contemporary art, and is part of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Santa Cecilia Acatitlan

Acatitlan is an archeological zone of the early Aztec culture located in the town of Santa Cecilia, in the municipality of Tlalnepantla de Baz in Mexico State, about 10 km northwest of Mexico City.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley's Believe It or Not! is an American franchise founded by Robert Ripley, which deals in bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims.

Museo del Caracol

The Museo del Caracol is a Mexican history museum, at the bottom of the access ramp to the Castillo de Chapultepec in Mexico City. The “Snail Museum” is a spiral shaped building designed by the architect Pedro Ramirez Vazquez. The director is Patricia Torres Aguilar Ugarte. It is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 9:00 to 16:45.

Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola

Casa del Lago was instituted in 1959 as the first off-campus Cultural Center of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. It is characterized by its extraordinary ability to promote the cultural and generational encounter between the vanguard and tradition.

Museo Nacional de las Culturas

The Museo Nacional de las Culturas is a national museum in Mexico City dedicated to education about the world's cultures, both past and present. It is housed in a colonial-era building that used to be the mint for making coins. Prior to this, the site was the home of the location of the Moctezuma's Black House.

Museo Nacional de San Carlos

The Museo Nacional de San Carlos is a Mexican national art museum devoted to European art, located in the Cuauhtémoc borough in Mexico City. The museum is housed in the Palace of the Count of Buenavista, a neoclassical building at Puente de Alvarado No. 50, Colonia Tabacalera, Mexico City.

Panteón de San Fernando

The San Fernando Pantheon is one of the oldest cemeteries in Mexico City that is preserved to this day. It is one of the most representative examples of 19th century funerary architecture and art in Mexico, and it functioned between 1832 and 1872.

Palacio de Correos de Mexico

Post office with dramatic architecture The Palacio de Correos de México also known as the "Correo Mayor" is located in the historic center of Mexico City, on the Eje Central near the Palacio de Bellas Artes. It was built in 1907, when the Post Office here became a separate government entity.

Universum

Universum is Mexico's primary museum dedicated to promoting science and technology to the public as well as support the university's science missions. It was opened in 1992 at the Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City. Today it has thirteen halls divided by theme dedicated to various permanent exhibitions.

Polyforum Siqueiros

The Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros is a cultural, political and social facility located in Mexico City as part of the World Trade Center Mexico City. It was designed and decorated by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1960s and hosts the largest mural work in the world called La Marcha de la Humanidad.

Centro Cultural de España en México

The Centro Cultural de España is located at 18 Guatemala Street in the historic center of Mexico City. In the late 1990s, this old mansion just behind the Cathedral was in ruins when the Mexico City government ceded it to the Spanish government.

Historic Synagogue Justo Sierra 71

The Historic Synagogue Justo Sierra 71 or Synaguoge Nidjei Israel is an old Ashkenazi synagogue in Mexico City. The building serves both as a synagogue and cultural center of the Jewish community in the historic center of Mexico City.

Museo Jumex

Colección Jumex is a private art collection owned by Eugenio López Alonso. It includes around 2,800 works by Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Gabriel Orozco, Cy Twombly, Jeff Koons, Marcel Duchamp, Andreas Gursky, Darren Almond, Tacita Dean, Olafur Eliasson, Martin Kippenberger, Carl...

Museo José Luis Cuevas

The José Luis Cuevas Museum is located just off the Zócalo within the Historic center of Mexico City, in Mexico City, Mexico. The museum and Church of Santa Inés were built as parts of the Convent of Santa Inés complex. The museum is in the convent's colonial era residential hall.

Museo Rufino Tamayo

Museo Rufino Tamayo is a public contemporary art museum located in Mexico City's Chapultepec Park, that produces contemporary art exhibitions, using its collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as artworks from the collection of its founder, the artist Rufino Tamayo.

Palace of the Inquisition

The Palace of the Inquisition stands on the corner of República de Brasil and República de Venezuela streets in Mexico City, Mexico. As neither side of the building faces Santo Domingo Plaza, the entrance is placed at a canted corner to face the plaza.

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