Visiting museums is one of the main activities on the itinerary of any tourist who comes to CDMX, for something we are the second capital with more museums in the world and the first to dedicate a full month to the celebration of International Museum Day ( May 18).
In this list you will find cultural spaces that architecturally offer a unique experience to tourists.
Frida Kahlo Museum. Blue house
What makes this museum special is that it was the house where Frida Kahlo was born, lived and died. Inside it are not only some of her most famous works such as Viva la Vida and Frida and her Caesarean section, but there are also newspapers, dresses, mirrors and even her bed.
Franz Mayer Museum
Since design became fashionable, this museum too. In addition to housing some of the most relevant temporary exhibitions of this discipline, it houses the most important collection of decorative arts in the country, ranging from the 16th to the 19th century.
Munal. National Art's Museum
Dominating the square in front of the Munal, is the equestrian statue designed by the illustrious architect that gives its name to this esplanade: Manuel Tolsá. Better known as “El Caballito.
Memory and Tolerance Museum
It promotes diversity and inclusion through permanent exhibitions that commemorate genocides throughout human history, as well as temporary exhibitions that promote respect and dignity for minorities.
Museum of Modern Art
It has a large own collection of artists such as Diego Rivera, Leonora Carrington, Frida Kahlo, and Remedios Varo. Around the museum is the Sculpture Garden, a pleasant space to walk or rest in front of sculptures by great masters.
National Museum of Anthropology (MNA)
This site is considered the largest museum in Latin America. You will see the Toltec culture with different eyes, you will understand the Mexica better and maybe even a passion for the Mayans.
Museum of the Palace of Fine Arts.
Obviously it is one of the most important monuments in the capital. Some of the most imposing murals of the great Mexican muralists dominate its walls: Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco.
Soumaya Plaza Carso Museum
The prize could be taken to the museum with the most peculiar architecture. The bright and asymmetrical façade, made up of 16 thousand aluminum hexagons, are particular hallmarks of the building designed by Fernando Romero.
Do not hesitate to visit any of these museums, we assure you that you will live an unforgettable and very entertaining experience. In addition, you will be able to contemplate the beautiful landscapes near each site.
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