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Mexico City’s Best Museums
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items As someone who’s explored nearly every corner of Mexico City, I can confidently say that the city’s museums are among the best in the world. Whether you’re into ancient history, surrealist art, cutting-edge contemporary installations, or decorative f...
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This curated list brings together my favorite museums across CDMX—some world-famous, others hidden gems—each offering its own unique window into Mexico’s vibrant culture and creative spirit. From Chapultepec Park to the historic center, these museums...
The Museo Nacional de Antropología is a must-visit for anyone interested in understanding Mexico’s indigenous cultures. Designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, the museum’s architecture is as impressive as its contents, with a massive stone umbrella fount...
Museo Nacional de Antropología
La Casa Azul offers a powerful, personal look into the life and art of Frida Kahlo. This cobalt-blue house where she was born and died contains original furnishings, personal belongings, and a selection of her most famous works. Walking through her b...
Museo Frida Kahlo
Museo Soumaya’s futuristic, silver-tiled exterior is a landmark in its own right, but the inside is equally dazzling. Housing over 66,000 works of art, the collection spans from Old Masters like Tintoretto and Rubens to Mexican greats like Rivera and...
Museo Soumaya
MAM is home to one of Mexico’s best collections of modern art, featuring works by Frida Kahlo, Rufino Tamayo, and Remedios Varo. The circular museum is an oasis of creativity in the heart of Chapultepec Park, often overlooked by tourists heading to t...
Museo de Arte Moderno
Set in a grand Neoclassical palace, MUNAL offers an elegant journey through Mexican art from the 16th to early 20th centuries. Its exhibits are housed in what was once the Communications Palace—now restored with gilded interiors, soaring ceilings, an...
Museo Nacional de Arte
This often-overlooked gem in Chapultepec Park is an educational museum that brings Mexican history to life through dioramas, models, and immersive exhibits. The museum covers the country’s evolution from Independence to the Mexican Revolution, making...
Museo del Caracol
Built from black volcanic rock and designed by Diego Rivera himself, the Anahuacalli Museum feels like stepping into an ancient temple. Rivera created it to house his extensive collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts, intending it to be a space where th...
Museo Anahuacalli
Housed in a former 18th-century monastery, the Franz Mayer Museum is a beautifully curated space dedicated to decorative arts. The collection spans centuries and continents, from Talavera pottery and colonial silver to intricately woven textiles and ...
Museo Franz Mayer
Bright, colorful, and full of joy, the Museo de Arte Popular showcases Mexico’s vibrant folk traditions. From papier-mâché alebrijes and Day of the Dead altars to embroidered textiles and hand-carved masks, the museum celebrates the creativity and he...
Museo de Arte Popular
Museo Jumex is Mexico City’s foremost contemporary art space, housed in a clean-lined, minimalist building designed by British architect David Chipperfield. The museum focuses on international contemporary art and presents ambitious rotating exhibiti...
Museo Jumex
MUAC is the beating heart of Mexico’s contemporary art scene, located within UNAM’s expansive and culturally rich university campus. The museum highlights avant-garde, experimental, and socially engaged art, often with a focus on emerging Latin Ameri...
MUAC
Perhaps the most iconic building in Mexico City, the Palacio de Bellas Artes is both a cultural venue and a visual masterpiece. Its dramatic Art Nouveau exterior with a domed roof covered in colored tiles gives way to a lavish Art Deco interior, comp...
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Where to Stay in CDMX
Mexico City is one of the most exciting urban destinations in the world, filled with art, history, nightlife, and incredible food. Whether you’re planning a culture-packed getaway, a relaxing weekend escape, or a night out in the city’s trendiest nei...
A historic landmark in the heart of Zona Rosa, Hotel Geneve blends old-world elegance with modern comfort. With over a century of hospitality experience, it’s known for its lush interiors and easy access to shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Hotel Geneve
This stylish art deco hotel is a hidden gem with cozy rooms and a rooftop terrace. It’s pet-friendly and just a short walk from Condesa’s cafés and green spaces.
Casa DECU | Uncrowded Luxury in the Heart of Mexico City
An intimate boutique stay with just four rooms, Nima offers a highly personalized experience and beautiful design. Its location in Roma Norte puts you close to cafés, galleries, and vibrant street life.
Nima Local House Hotel
Prepare for Your Trip
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