Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares, Mexico City
Facts and practical information
Museo Nacional de las Culturas Populares is a museum in Mexico City dedicated to Mexico's ethnic and cultural diversity. This diversity not only includes that of its indigenous peoples, but also those of its regions and socioeconomic strata. It was founded in 1982 by anthropologist Guillermo Bonfil Batalla at a time when the country was accepting and promoting its cultural diversity. The museum does not have a large permanent collection but rather focuses on temporary exhibits, concerts, workshops and other cultural and educational events as well as promoting the creation of museums in Mexico to promote local cultures. The museum is also home to the Centro de Información y Documentación Alberto Beltrán, founded in 1971 to promote research and knowledge about Mexican handcrafts and folk art and indigenous ethnicities. ()
Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Frida Kahlo Museum, Alberca Olímpica Francisco Márquez, Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones, Viveros de Coyoacán.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
- Friday 10 am - 8 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 8 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares?
How to get to Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares by public transport?
Train
- Viveros-Derechos Humanos (25 min walk)
- Coyoacán (26 min walk)
Metro
- Viveros-Derechos Humanos • Lines: 3 (25 min walk)
- Eje Central • Lines: 12 (26 min walk)
Light rail
- Las Torres • Lines: Tl (34 min walk)
Bus
- Facultad de Medicina • Lines: Pb 1, Pb 5, Pb 7, Pb 9 (42 min walk)