Museo Soumaya
Museo Soumaya
4.5
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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This museum explores the role of art and culture in human life and includes art by such luminaries as the French sculptor Rodin.
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  • phil2u
    Graham, North Carolina282 contributions
    A Must See
    The Museo Sumayo is a “must see” if you are in CDMX and are at all interested in art and contemporary architecture. The building itself is a masterpiece, but do not hesitate to pay the reasonable entrance fee to see an amazing private collection of paintings, sculptures and artifacts. Highly recommended. You may wish to take a taxi; it was quite a walk from the Metro station.
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 19, 2020
  • Jarko2015
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,753 contributions
    Come for the design
    I can understand many of the negative reviews of this museum, but they are still quite harsh. I don't think you really come here to see the exhibits; it's the museum itself that's the attraction. It's genuinely stunning both inside and out, although some of the reviews about safety shouldn't be entirely dismissed and the balcony that overlooks the lobby is one such worry. The staff will stop anyone getting too close. The exhibits are eclectic to put it mildly and each floor focuses on different styles. The Rodin sculpture room on the top floor is probably the most impressive. The exhibit of telephones on the first floor I probably could have lived without seeing. It's FREE to visit. Who can complain about a museum that's free?
    Visited February 2020
    Written February 6, 2020
  • orange-u-tall
    Henderson, Nevada762 contributions
    Beautiful museum in Polanco
    With a staggering six floors of artistic vision to explore, the Museo Soumaya is a must see on every tour of Mexico City. The Slim family donated the exhibits for the top floor of the museum. Of course, each floor is unique and interesting in its own right. Even the exterior is a fascinating piece of architecture. I posted a collage below of some of the variety of works for display at the time I toured.
    Visited November 2019
    Traveled solo
    Written January 28, 2020
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SDS769
Brooklyn, NY342 contributions
Feb 2020
Visited this museum on a Monday and it is the only one open on that day. The building is impressive and reminds me of the Guggenheim in NYC. The collection was varied and featured LOTS of minor works by major artists. I expected to see more Latin American art. I was VERY disappointed by the gift shop which offered a very limited selection. Worth an hour long visit and it's free! Then recommend having lunch at Nobu in Polanco which is nearby.
Written March 8, 2020
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Brian B
Los Angeles, CA58 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
I really enjoyed the items on display. Not sure that tit said is was not worth the 100mx$ Uber (or even why he would do so when there’s such great public transport and bike rental options

We spend a good three hours. There were artists I had not heard of, and other big name ones

Price of entry was perfect too (it was free)

Definitely will return
Written April 10, 2022
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howardxp1
New York City, NY331 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Of course the design had me curious. It’s similar to the Guggenheim in NYC internally as you wind your way up by going around and around to each floor. Looking from the outside doesn’t look like that though.
The exhibits are varied which makes it so nice. Paintings, sculptures, coins and currency, lots of antique phones, phonographs, watches and other time pieces and more!

It’ll keep you busy for an hour or two.
There’s also a Costco right across the street with all the same products as ones in the States.
A modern shopping mall as well.

Won’t be disappointed. I think the museum was free as well.
Written March 5, 2020
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1,055 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
This is a very unique personal collection of the Mexican businessman Carlos Slim which is housed in a very impressive building. It is a varied and eclectic assembly of art and collectibles of all sorts. As for the art, it includes Spanish and colonial paintings, religious art and antiques, some old masters, classical and modern Mexican paintings and modern European works including nice sculptures of Rodins. and some other impressionists. There are also some nice Guardis and a Ribera and a Zubaran. Probably, the most interesting section for me were the carved ivories and bone from China, India and Europe. The other part of this collection are the many and varied collectibles including scientific instruments, telephones, phonographs, watches and clocks, fashions, miniatures , religious reliquary , medals, coins and currency. I gather Mr Slim was a fulsome collector.
Please note that this is a vast assemblage of “things” that interested him. This is not the Metropolitan, the Prado or the National Gallery — in other words, not all of the works are the best in their categories but nevertheless they are very interesting and worthy of exploration to suite one’s tastes.
There is no admission charge to this museum. I would recommend that, upon entering, you take the elevator to the top floor (there are six) and walk downward from the Rodin et al works to the lobby. It is much easier on the feet. I have been here three times in the last six months and always spent at least 2+ hours. The cafe is currently closed due to Covid. I most highly recommend visiting during your stay in CDMX.
Written April 20, 2022
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Travel Magic
Honolulu, HI60 contributions
May 2019
In May 2019, I ventured to visit the Museo Soumaya. I was blown away by everything about the experience. This $70 million, is free and open to the public. iT was great to see so many local students and people visiting along with me. No need for tickets and the line was rather quick.

This museum houses some of Carlos Slims's private art collection. The architecture is stunning, the museum is made of 16,000 hexagonal aluminum tiles and has no windows. The building itself is art!

I would recommend starting at the top of the museum and working you way down. It is similar in design like the Guggenheim in NYC in that you walk in a spiral. The art work is amazing - one of the largest collections of Rodin outside of France, coins collections, Mexican artists, the great masters of Europe, and beautiful artifacts from all over the world. The museum has something for everyone, not to mention one of the most beautiful marble bathrooms with floral arrangements.

The one downside, if you are looking for a great gift shop this is not the place. I would also say the museum cafe was rather basic. But when you are in Mexico City there are so many great food options all over the city.
Written January 12, 2020
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Suzanne T
Oaxaca, Mexico403 contributions
Jan 2020
If you are interested in or already love the art of the Mexican muralists, European Gothic to Salvador Dalí and Juan Míro, Asian art then this is a wonderful place for you! It's too much to see in one day as it's so rich in art but it's organized so well you can pick and choose the floors to visit.

Everyone recommends taking the elevator to the top and walk down. The top is stunning as all the sculptures, primarily Rodin, are flooded with sunlight. The section focused on Mexican artists is especially valuable in focusing on important artists like Martinez, often over looked, and includes Diego Rivera's last mural...all done in mozaics as well as the sketch and a slide show on his Nightmare of War, Dream of Peace mural that disappeared.

And instead of eating in the museum, I had a great lunch in the white tents on the street in front of the museum. $1.00 a taco and they are delicious and you get to sit down!
Written January 13, 2020
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mahinojo
Mexico City, Mexico52 contributions
Jan 2020
The Carlos Slim museum is named Soumaya, as his lost wife, and it's a homenage for the spirit. If the building is amazing, the collections inside are not less. The permanent art it´s a little bit eclectic with some Rodin sculptures, drawings from great masters and Mexican art, but the temporal exhibits use to be unusual in the city. Take your time to visit the area, because you also will find the Jumex Museum in front Soumaya's, and a extraordinary aquarium. Enjoy your day.
Written January 26, 2020
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Isabela Torezan
Londrina, PR17 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The museum is huge and the building is awesome. The entrance is free and you can see lots of famous works of art, including many Rodin sculptures. The only problem is the restaurant, which offers bad food with no vegetarian options.
Written January 2, 2020
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Mike G
Providence, RI4,904 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
At bit out of the way in the Polanco neighborhood but really worth the effort. Open on Monday when the official museums are closed and free - this collection of one Mexican oil baron is unbelievable e.g. hundreds of sculptures featuring Rodin and a huge personal art collection to satisfy whatever your taste happens to be e.g. at least a hundred or so smallish Renoirs. And they recently added a full scale version of Rodin’s Gates of Hell.
And of course the buildings architecture is stunning. Don’t miss this place.

Written February 17, 2020
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REMReviews
New York City, New York68 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The best part is looking at the building from outside — weird, fun shape covered in aluminum scales like an armadillo. The firt floor has some great pieces — a cast of Rodin’s Thinker and monumental Gates of Hell, and a Rivera mural. But upstairs are very personal, particular collections of high end stuff (gramophones, models) and religious paintings, which were disappointing to me. But it’s small and manageable.
Written March 1, 2020
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