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This geometric, aluminum-clad form museum echoes the organic influence of Frank Gehry. This private collection of 66,000 works extending from Mesoamerica to modern day was founded, relocated, and housed at the expense billionaire Carlos Slim.
705 locals recommend
Soumaya Museum
Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraThis geometric, aluminum-clad form museum echoes the organic influence of Frank Gehry. This private collection of 66,000 works extending from Mesoamerica to modern day was founded, relocated, and housed at the expense billionaire Carlos Slim.
The museum, also known as "Casa Azul" for its shocking cobalt blue exterior, is where Frida Kahlo was born, raised, lived, and died
1102 locals recommend
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresThe museum, also known as "Casa Azul" for its shocking cobalt blue exterior, is where Frida Kahlo was born, raised, lived, and died
Museo Jumex houses one of Latin America's largest private contemporary art collections, which includes works by Andy Warhol, Martin Kippenberger, Cy Twombly, and Damien Hirst.
6 locals recommend
Jumex Polanco
301 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraMuseo Jumex houses one of Latin America's largest private contemporary art collections, which includes works by Andy Warhol, Martin Kippenberger, Cy Twombly, and Damien Hirst.
This massive building in Chapultepec Park is among the city's most famed museumsz holds the world's largest collection of ancient Mexican artifacts. Some of the most iconic Mesoamerican artifacts discovered to date can be found across 23 rooms. If you want to understand Mexico's history, then a visit here is a must.
1501 locals recommend
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaThis massive building in Chapultepec Park is among the city's most famed museumsz holds the world's largest collection of ancient Mexican artifacts. Some of the most iconic Mesoamerican artifacts discovered to date can be found across 23 rooms. If you want to understand Mexico's history, then a visit here is a must.
Museo de Arte Popular
11 RevillagigedoA major showcase for folk art.
Leon Trotsky House Museum
410 Av. Río ChurubuscoThe Trotsky home.
This monument contains the tombs of the revolutionary and post-revolutionary heroes Pancho Villa, Francisco Madero, Venustiano Carranza, Plutarco Elías Calles and Lázaro Cárdena
445 locals recommend
Monument to the Revolution
s/n Pl. de la RepúblicaThis monument contains the tombs of the revolutionary and post-revolutionary heroes Pancho Villa, Francisco Madero, Venustiano Carranza, Plutarco Elías Calles and Lázaro Cárdena
Possibly the most important Diego Rivera collection of all belongs to this museum, ensconced in a peaceful 17th-century hacienda.
132 locals recommend
Museo Dolores Olmedo
5843 Av MexicoPossibly the most important Diego Rivera collection of all belongs to this museum, ensconced in a peaceful 17th-century hacienda.
University Museum Contemporary Art
3000 Av. Insurgentes Sur