Museo de Arte Popular
Museo de Arte Popular
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Neighborhood: Cuauhtémoc District
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- Juárez • 3 min walk
- Hidalgo • 5 min walk
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1,118 reviews
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53OIT
Boston, MA37 contributions
Dec 2022
What a surprise! We went to see a buggy car entirely decorated at the entrance of the museum, and we ended spending 3 hours in the museum. Beautiful art, excellent explanations of the popular / artisan art in Mexico and very nice staff.
Absolutely worth going, and not very known museum.
Absolutely worth going, and not very known museum.
Written December 9, 2022
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Robin T
Toronto, Canada48 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
This is a small, stunning museum that provides another level of understanding the many indigenous communities and their traditions in Mexico. The costume exhibit is great and I loved learning about the textiles. Our guide then taught us the embroidery techniques we had seen. Such a great experience.
Written February 12, 2023
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1,008 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
Though generally not a fan of folk art, I stumbled upon this gem of a museum near Chinatown and Alameda Park. It is awash with cultural artifacts of Mexico and is very interesting. It is four stories of colorful representations of the various states of Mexico spanning a few centuries. I spent more than two hours there and really enjoyed it. BTW, folks 60+ get in free, even non-Mexicans.
Written April 10, 2022
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Marilyn P
Alameda, California, United States28 contributions
Nov 2022
We were so impressed with the museum, I think it was one of the highlights of our visit. Having traveled all over Mexico, we think these artifacts represent the best of the best. Don't waste time at the local Craft market, If you want a souvenir of your trip, buy it here in the gift shop. The inventory is really outstanding. And there was a Piñata display in the tree levels of the interior courtyard that was really charming when we were there , and a Volkswagen covered in Beeds , Huichol style, Amazing!
Written November 10, 2022
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Rowan H
Cairns, Australia1,332 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Located in the former fire department headquarters the Museo de arte popular contains a eclectic collection of Mexican folk art spread over 4 floors.
It only cost 60 Mexican peso to enter.
The museum is very well curated with airy open spaces. There was English translations to most of the pieces which I’ve actually found to be a uncommon thing in Mexico City.
There is air conditioning.
I took about 1.5-2 hours to explore the museum.
Would recommend.
It only cost 60 Mexican peso to enter.
The museum is very well curated with airy open spaces. There was English translations to most of the pieces which I’ve actually found to be a uncommon thing in Mexico City.
There is air conditioning.
I took about 1.5-2 hours to explore the museum.
Would recommend.
Written July 16, 2022
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TravelerAndrew
Boston, MA94 contributions
Dec 2022
Go to this museum! While most people will head over to the Museo Nacional de Artes or the Pacio de Bellas Artes instead, this museum will inspire and amaze you far more than those other two Historic Center museums. My wife and I do not prefer old, colonial oil paintings and gaudy 19th century embellishments, so the two museums I mentioned above, while they held some great pieces, left us feeling kind of bored and uninspired. So we decided to go here, and it blew those other museums away! The vibrant colors, the miniature sculptures, the Dia de Los Muertos artifacts, the clothing, I could go on . . . And the museum itself, in stark contrast to the 19th/early 20th century gaudiness of of the previous two, is bright, white, airy, and uplifting. You will be smiling ear to ear for your entire visit. Please, please go to this museum! You will prefer seeing the folk art here as a representation of Mexican culture far more than the stuffy and depressing collections of some other close-by museums!
Written December 28, 2022
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Constance M
Davenport108 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
The architecture of the building and the first-class displays of art from all regions of Mexico make it a must-see.
The exhibition of culture was explained in English and Spanish. We learned the origins of cultural art representations from history to today. Teachers have free admission also.
The exhibition of culture was explained in English and Spanish. We learned the origins of cultural art representations from history to today. Teachers have free admission also.
Written November 3, 2022
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turksandallys
29 contributions
Jul 2022
We went to this on a Sunday afternoon and really enjoyed our visit. It is absolutely full of popular folk art from all over Mexico. Signs are in Spanish and English and helps one get oriented around the world of handicrafts that are here. There is also a nice gift shop where you can purchase locally-made products and, presumably, support the artisans. Photos allowed. It was free on Sunday for us.
Written July 31, 2022
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Jarko2015
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,749 contributions
Feb 2020
Almost everything in this stylish museum is new. It's a hybrid of modern and folk art, all produced relatively recently. There's a lot of art dedicated to the day of the dead. It's a cool space and well laid out and designed, with a great shop where you can buy a lot of stuff similar to the exhibits. It isn't high art, but it's fascinating stuff. Sundays are free for anyone to visit, otherwise there is a cash only charge on other opening days.
Written February 3, 2020
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Jennifer K
Olympia, WA9 contributions
Jul 2021
When we first walked into the museum, it wasn't clear that there was much to see. The bulk of the exhibits are up on higher floors, so be sure to go looking for them. We are both passionate about Mexican folk art, so we really loved this museum. The exhibits are beautifully curated and display some of the best artisanias from all regions of the country.
Written January 10, 2022
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Dorothy H
Merion Station, PA2 contributions
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
batesdrichard
Suffolk, UK13 contributions
Yes. It’s a fabulous museum with the best crafts/souvenir shop in all of Mexico City!
¿Cuál es el costo de la entrada?
David Z
141 contributions
De Martes a Sábado el costo es de $ 60.00 MXP. Los Domingos la entrada es libre. Los Lunes el Museo está cerrado.
Ally F
Dallas, TX4 contributions
Is there a check in for luggage?
An0nyMs
Tucson, Arizona1,337 contributions
There was when I visited a year ago. (Why do readers post no-help answers like "there should be"??) By the way, when you write "luggage", it makes me think that you might want to check suitcases or large backpacks. You might call ahead about that. The check room was pretty small.
Are there explanations of the art in English or just Spanish?
FRANCISCO FERNA... B
Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico35 contributions
Explanations should be in both languages.
If someone is missing, you can always ask for the Manager incharge to have the matter solved.
Museo de Arte Popular (Mexico City) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Museo de Arte Popular is open:
- Tue - Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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