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Museo Nacional de San Carlos

Puente de Alvarado, 50, Mexico City 06030, Mexico
52-5-5923721
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Ranked #83 of 247 attractions in Mexico City
5.0 of 5 stars 1 Review
Description: This small museum is connected with the famous San Carlos Academy, the art school which Diego Rivera attended.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Easily, my favorite small collection because it is walkable, not overwhelming and contains plenty of fantastic artwork from the Mexican colonial period, and some a bit older, right through the 19th century. With a lovely garden out back, it's not overwhelming, and doesn't make you feel like you're missing out on half the stuff because there is just so much.... More

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