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Things to do in Mexico City, Mexico: The Best Specialty Museums
Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation. World-class museums, restaurants and parks rub shoulders with the remains of several cultures. The nightlife, the shopping and the history make it a must-see regardless of your travel style.
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1. Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec
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4.5 based on 372 reviews
Located at the Castle of Chapultepec, a structure which has served as everything from a military academy to the home of the Mexican president, this museum specializes in Mexican art and culture from the beggining of the Conquest of Mexico until the beggining of the 20th. Century.
Reviewed By PrawetJ - Washington DC, United States
If you visit the Museo Nacional de Historia (MNH or National Museum of History) or the Chapultepec Castle, considered you that you completed two important landmarks or things to do. MNH is located inside the Castle in the Chapultepec Park. According to the pamflet, there areThere twelve or so rooms that chronicled fvarious stages of Mexican history, startifng the foundation of the Spanish Empire to War of Independence, and the the Revolution of 1910. There are plenty of things to read about the history, paintings, murals, and objects related to history of the country. Gardens and stained glasses are fabulous. Don't forget the view of the city from different angles. Wear comfortable shoes because you will walk up the hill and down to get to the Castle and back to the ground.
2. Museo Comite Olimpico
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
A museum dedicated to the history of Mexican athletes in the Olympic Games.
3. Museo Soumaya
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4.5 based on 3,876 reviews
This museum explores the role of art and culture in human life and includes art by such luminaries as the French sculptor Rodin.
Reviewed By sharianl2017 - Cumbaya, Ecuador
I had no expectations on this museum, but was blown away by it. They have such a beautiful collection of art and the architecture of the building is stunning too, museum is free to the public and we ended up staying all morning there!
4. Museo del Carcamo de Dolores
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By KatHD2347 - Vancouver, Canada
It is such a hidden gem that when we asked local workers doing some gardening in the Chapultec, They didn't know it was literally next door. When we got there, we were the only ones. There are descriptions in English about the place and Diego's work on this project and they are worth reading (look for them on the wall on the left-hand side from the entrance). Stunning design and concept and beautifully restored as it used to be a pool from what I read. definitely worth stopping by if you appreciate the art, murals and Diego's work.
5. Museo Trick Eye
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Trick Eye Museum, the optical illusion 3D art museum, is the hottest attraction in Mexico city.Trick Eye Museum is the world's first AR (augmented reality) museum, which applies augmented reality technology on its exhibits to produce vibrant and exciting photos and videos. Visitors can meet a fire-breathing sea dragon while standing over a log bridge, swim with whale sharks while trapped in a large tank, and even meet polar bears while sitting on ice cliffs.
Reviewed By felcaz5
make sure to download the app and go early, since it gets crowded, it is inside the Antara Shopping Mall, and is worth visiting as you will have tons of fun pictures to take
6. Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno)
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4.0 based on 392 reviews
This museum features a large collection of works by the greats of 20th-century Mexican art.
Reviewed By MarkasELPTX - El Paso, United States
The Museo De Arte Moderno is located in Polanco on Paseo De La Reforma just across from the Museo Rufino Tamayo and also near the Museo Antropologia. A visit can easily be combined with either of the other two or both museums. I truly loved lingering over all of the art in this museum and would heartily recommend it to any modern art lover. Visiting in August 2019, the temporary exhibit was the photography of the renown Mexican photographer, Antonio Caballero, showcasing 143 black and white photos from the period 1953-1985. Caballero is a Mexican photographic legend who captured the essence of the 1960's as well as candids of many of the world's luminaries visiting Mexico. The black and white photos catapulted me back to my 1960's childhood and memories of the time as depicted in fashion and styles. The Caballero exhibit is in the main floor gallery on the left and remains open through September 8, 2019. Captivating art on display from the permanent collection included works by David Alfaro Siqueiros; Jose Clemente Orozoco; Juan O'Gorman; Dulce Maria Nunez; Frida Kahlo; Eric Perez; Antonio Luquin; and Gustavo Monray. Introduced to some of these artists only for the first time, I want to see more of their work and learn more about these artists. Eric Perez had on display a work titled, "La Patria II", from 2017, which is a stirring patriotic work showing a deluge of a crowd massed into the area around El Angel on Paseo De La Reforma, the angel of independence statue. The colors are brilliant and the crowd detail is amazingly beautiful, being almost pointillistic. Antonio Luquin had on display a work titled, "Clase Gran Turismo", from 2001, and somewhat in the flavor of Salvador Dali, which appears to be a parody on tourists descending on Mexico. There was also a wall-sized mixed media work that is not to be missed depicting US President Donald Trump's demonization of all things Latin-American. The work is organized in a timeline with various quotes that had been made about Mexico and Mexicans. Witnessing this work and its statement, I cowered, and was suddenly embarrassed to be an American in Mexico. Both the temporary exhibit of Caballero photography as well as the displays from the permanent collection are far more extensive and far reaching than anything found at Museo Rufino Tamayo. At least for this visitor, I found myself far more deeply absorbed in these exhibits and wanting to linger for a more extended period of time just soaking it all in.
7. Museo Tamayo
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4.0 based on 306 reviews
Founded in 1981, the Museo Tamayo produces original exhibitions of the most representative aspects of the international contemporary art scene. In addition, it exhibits its modern and contemporary art collections as well as the oeuvre of its founder, the artist Rufino Tamayo.
Reviewed By sharedvision - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Refining Tamayo as a muralist represented the 20th century in his effort to create a distinct identity..his displayed pieces and a video demonstrate that he wishes for the viewer to see his work as a whole..this current museum was completed in 2012..It is located in Chapultepec Park..This museum displays contemporary art exhibitions..we ate a lunch at the Restaurant Tamayo and enjoyed the quality of the Mexican Cuisine...
8. Papalote Museo del Nino
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4.0 based on 452 reviews
Located in the second section of the Chapultepec Forest in Mexico City, Papalote Museo del Nino is an inclusive space in which children and their families live playful experiences of coexistence and learning. Under the emblematic motto: "touch, play and learn", Papalote Museo del Nino provides visitors with better service, more comfortable instalations and more meaningful and memorable learning experiences. At PAPALOTE we take play very seriously!
