Museo Nacional de la Estampa, Mexico City

Name: Museo Nacional de la Estampa
Address: Av. Hidalgo 39, Mexico City, 06300, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 8647 5220

#87 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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The Museo de la Estampa is a museum in Mexico City, dedicated to the history, preservation and promotion of Mexican graphic arts. The word “estampa” means “engraving” or “printing” refers to works which have the quality of being reproducible and include seals, woodcuts, lithography and others. The museum was created in 1986 and located in a 19th-century Neoclassical building located in the Plaza de Santa Veracruz in the historic center of the city. This building was remodeled both to house the museum and to conserve its original look. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°26'13"N, 99°8'34"W

Address

Av. Hidalgo 39Cuauhtémoc (Guerrero)Mexico City 06300 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 8647 5220

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Nacional de la Estampa open?

Museo Nacional de la Estampa is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 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 Nacional de la Estampa?

Nearby attractions include Museo Franz Mayer, Mexico City (2 min walk), Santa Veracruz Monastery, Mexico City (2 min walk), Alameda Central, Mexico City (3 min walk), Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City (4 min walk).

How to get to Museo Nacional de la Estampa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Nacional de la Estampa:

Bus

Bellas Artes • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Glorieta Violeta • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes (6 min walk)

Metro

Bellas Artes • Lines: 2, 8 (4 min walk)
Hidalgo • Lines: 2, 3 (8 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (4 min walk)
Hidalgo (8 min walk)