Galería de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City

#268 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Modern art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Galería de Arte Mexicano was founded by Carolina and Inés Amor in 1935, in Mexico City and has been the first gallery of Mexican art. The gallery building was the first building in Mexico of Andrés Casillas de Alba. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°24'47"N, 99°11'13"W

Address

Calle Gobernador Rafael Rebollar 43Miguel Hidalgo (San Miguel Chapultepec)Mexico City 11850 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5272 5529

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Galería de Arte Mexicano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Nacional de Antropología, Chapultepec Castle, La Feria de Chapultepec, Chapultepec.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Galería de Arte Mexicano open?

Galería de Arte Mexicano is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Galería de Arte Mexicano?

Nearby attractions include Kurimanzutto, Mexico City (3 min walk), San Miguel Chapultepec, Mexico City (5 min walk), Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura, Mexico City (10 min walk), Luis Barragán House and Studio, Mexico City (10 min walk).

How to get to Galería de Arte Mexicano by public transport?

The nearest stations to Galería de Arte Mexicano:

Bus

Avenida Constituyentes - U.V.M. • Lines: Gps (3 min walk)
Constituyentes - Gobernador Tiburcio Montiel • Lines: Gps (6 min walk)

Metro

Constituyentes • Lines: 7 (8 min walk)
Juanacatlán • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Train

Chapultepec (22 min walk)
Estación del tren de Chapultepec (25 min walk)