Museum of the City of Mexico (Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico)
Museum of the City of Mexico (Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico)
Museum of the City of Mexico (Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico)
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The Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico is located in the Old Palace of the Counts of Calimaya, an eighteenth century building converted into a museum in 1964. Recently renovated, the museum offers temporary exhibitions of national and international artists, tours of the Palace, lectures, children's and family workshops, concerts and many other activities.
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Neighborhood: Centro Histórico
The beating heart of the city lies within Centro Histórico, the vast expanse of historical buildings and monuments that are a must when exploring Mexico City. Places such as the Museo Biblioteca Palacio Postal, Casa de los Azulejos and Palacio de Bellas Artes are the perfect eye candy for anyone seeking to admire arts and architecture. Don't forget to visit the wide variety of markets and plazas where any vintage item, handicrafts and jewelry characteristic of each state in Mexico can be found on Sundays. Admire majestic views of the city from the Monumento a la Revolución and Torre Latinoamericana, and round out the experience with restaurants of all cuisines nearby.
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- Pino Suárez • 6 min walk
- Zócalo • 6 min walk
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505badgolfer
Albuquerque, NM372 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
If your choices in life have been reduced to flossing or going to this museum, you might want to consider going to the museum. There were some mediocre paintings by mediocre artists on the second floor. 30 minutes is more than enough.
Written December 1, 2023
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jacktexas2022
Sugar Land, TX3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Was excited to learn about history of Mexico City - like the name of the museum implies.
No history, no Mexico City exhibits - only some modern art exhibits.
I went back to the front desk and asked where the museum was - he told me that I have to go elsewhere for information on Mexico City!
No history, no Mexico City exhibits - only some modern art exhibits.
I went back to the front desk and asked where the museum was - he told me that I have to go elsewhere for information on Mexico City!
Written December 1, 2023
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Maura_Patricia
Austin, TX177 contributions
Nov 2011 • Solo
On the third floor of the museum, you will find the best kept secret in the city--the studio of Joaquin Clausell. The artist has painted on all four walls of the room in the most surreal, fantastic collage of dreams one can imagine. You can stay for hours changing positions in the room and your distance from each piece. No matter how many times you visit you will see and feel something new. Additionally, there are often very interesting temporary exhibits. How long you will stay will depend on the temporary exhibits.
Written November 26, 2011
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Lucinda M
Guadalajara, Mexico88 contributions
Sep 2010 • Solo
I have seen some really fun changing exhibits at this centrally-located museum, and the place always seems to have a great 'feel' to it. Just the Clausell studio being permanently on view makes it worth the visit, but there are always lots of other facets of Mexico City life to explore as well. Also, check out the events the museum offers from time to time -- you just might happen upon a once-in-a-lifetime concert , as I did some years ago when Guadalupe Palomera sang there.
Here's a link to a bit more info on the Clausell studio - http://wcities.com/mexico-city/museums-galleries/poi-estudio-de-joaqu%C3%ADn-clausell-62694.html
Here's a link to a bit more info on the Clausell studio - http://wcities.com/mexico-city/museums-galleries/poi-estudio-de-joaqu%C3%ADn-clausell-62694.html
Written August 10, 2011
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Witoldzio
Manhattan, KS619 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
This is a huge palace converted to a museum. It seems like about half of the space is devoted to temporary exhibits. I expected much more detailed "voyage" through the city's history (which is indeed fascinating). There are a few rooms with antique furniture, 19th century prints, paintings and some religious art. Downstairs has 19th century carriages as well. A fascinating room whose walls are covered with painting sletches by Joaquin Clausell is definitely unique and worth seeing. Please be careful while exiting the building - the traffic on Pino Suarez is very dangerous and for some unknown reason just here in front of the building there is no divide between sidewalks and the actual streets. BTW, entry on Wednesdays is free.
Written August 13, 2014
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Jim J
mexico city57 contributions
May 2012 • Solo
The exhibits change here, but the buidling itself is a colonial gem (be sure to see the Aztec sculpture embedded in the cornerstone). TIP: go upstairs to visit THE STUDIO OF JOAQUIN CLAUSELL, a hidden gem!
Written August 12, 2012
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Willie_G20
Atlanta, GA9 contributions
Jan 2011
My family and I just got back from Mexico City. I had my doubts about my safety as well as other issues that had heard on the Internet about Mexico. I did not experience any bad thing. We were always alert and cautious but people were very polite and very helpful. We visit "El Zocalo" which is free and the Cathedral next to it which is also free. Food was very good but we stayed in restaurants that cater to foreigners. The pyramids of Teotihuacan is a must see. We also went to Huasca de Campo in Pachuca.Here is the link www.bosquedelastruchas.com.mx. We are already planning our next trip for the summer.
Written January 3, 2011
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H C
Dublin, Ireland77 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Starting with the story of the wooden doors to the ‘secret’ room of paintings, the history of the building is worth the visit. Remarkable/unique historic building with singular chandelier and staircases. The rotating exhibits can be hit or miss - depends on taste. We were offered a personal tour - free in English or Spanish. Pleased to have a guide who was friendly, interesting and informal. The guards were kind and helped with the lockers (no backpacks or large bags allowed).
Written January 29, 2022
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L2709ZBjohnw
Atlanta, United States2 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
I was expecting a museum on the history of Mexico City, but it was far from that. It was basically a modern art museum. A lot rooms / areas were closed off. There were hardly any people there at all even though we went on a Saturday.
Not that I was expecting otherwise, but everything was in Spanish. (I have translation app for that) At least it didn't cost very much to get in.
Not that I was expecting otherwise, but everything was in Spanish. (I have translation app for that) At least it didn't cost very much to get in.
Written January 23, 2019
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Marco_Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica60 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This is a very nice place, keeping the old cultures legacy but mixing it with nowdays activities and surprising issues like the Mexican´s history in neon light from the beginnin to today. Don´t miss it.
Written August 5, 2018
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