Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico City

Name: Museo de Arte Popular
Address: Calle Revillagigedo 11, Mexico City, 06000, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5510 2201

#70 among attractions in Mexico City

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Facts and practical information

The Museo de Arte Popular is a museum in Mexico City, Mexico that promotes and preserves part of the Mexican handcrafts and folk art. Located in the historic center of Mexico City in an old fire house, the museum has a collection which includes textiles, pottery, glass, piñatas, alebrijes, furniture and much more. However, the museum is best known as the sponsor of the yearly, Noche de Alebrijes parade in which the fantastical creatures are constructed on a monumental scale and then paraded from the main plaza or Zocalo to the Angel of Independence monument, competing for prizes. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 19°26'2"N, 99°8'47"W

Address

Calle Revillagigedo 11Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06000 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5510 2201

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de Arte Popular open?

Museo de Arte Popular is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de Arte Popular?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Metropolitan, Mexico City (2 min walk), Plaza de la Solidaridad, Mexico City (4 min walk), Avenida Juárez, Mexico City (4 min walk), País de volcanes, Mexico City (4 min walk).

How to get to Museo de Arte Popular by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de Arte Popular:

Metro

Juárez • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
Hidalgo • Lines: 2, 3 (7 min walk)

Train

Juárez (3 min walk)
Hidalgo (7 min walk)

Bus

Hidalgo • Lines: 4, Etiopía/Plaza de la transparencia - Tenayuca, Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes (6 min walk)
El Caballito • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (7 min walk)