The Antiguo Colegio has many murals that merit a visit. However, if your time in DF is tight, just pop in to see the amphitheater where Rivera completed his first Mexico City mural "The Creation." Although there is a general admission fee to the museum (free on Tuesdays; discount also available to teachers), there is never a charge to simply... More

This is a nice building in the hidtoricla center of Mexico but no one of the most interestings of beautiful. I woulsd say that it would be probably among 40 and 50 (considering the 100 most interesting places to visit in Mexico City). If you go because you are close or because there is an interesting exposition you want to... More

Bldg is gorgeous and the collections change so repeat visits are recommended. More

great in history and exhibits first national high school Preparatoria Nacional, my mom studied there! More

Amazing place to visit. Paintings and architecture are beautiful. More

We have been to the Colegio de San Ildefonso twice on trips to DF and have seen fantastic art exhibitions in their galleries. This time was a Ron Mueck show, the Australian artist who makes real-life human figures of various scales. Particularly interesting was the film showing how he makes them. More

San Ildefonso is a beautiful 16th century building, refurnished in the 1700's. Center of the education in Mexico from the begining until 1970's. It contains murals of the most important painters in Mexico, such as Orozco and Siqueiros. There are usually 3 or 4 temporary international exhibition. A most see if you plan to visit Downtown Mexico City. More

Over the years, I have seen exhibitions here of the Belgian conceptualist, Francis Alys, and the American cult photographer, David Lavalle, among others. The lines for the latter were huge, given his subjects include Madonna and other showbiz luminaries. Later this year (2009) I'll be back for the British sculptor, Anthony Gormley. The murals around the courtyards are splendid, although... More