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The 10 Best Museums in Centro Histórico, Mexico
Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation. World-class museums, restaurants and parks rub shoulders with the remains of several cultures. The nightlife, the shopping and the history make it a must-see regardless of your travel style.
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1. Jose Clemente Orozco's Mural Series in the Escuela Nacional Preparatoria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Calistogababe - Oaxaca, Mexico
I came here with a guide to see Rivera's first wall mural, The Creation, and fell in love with Orozco! this is a great place to visit if you're interested in the great muralists of the 1920's I found I needed a guide to help me with the history of the Mexican Revolution. I then came back to my hotel and read up some more at night. This is so rich in social art...and to me this is also very relevant art for our current times.There is a lot of focus on the disparity between the extremely wealthy few and the rest of us.
2. Yawi Arte Tradicional
3. Museo Casa de la Memoria Indomita
4. El Museo Palacio de Valparaiso
5. Museo del Templo Mayor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,327 reviews
The ruins of the temple the Aztecs believed to be center of the universe.
Reviewed By murali8121 - Kochi (Cochin), India
Located in the historical centre next to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the national Palace. Open 9.00 - 5.00 except Mondays Entry ticket 80 pesos Time required to see two hours and more depending on interest The temple construction began around 1325 and was rebuilt multiple times. The Spanish partly destroyed the temple to make way for a cathedral in 1521. Templo Mayor was built as the main temple in the ancient capital city of Tenochtitlan for worshipping the God of war Huitzilopochtli, and Tlaloc, god of rain and agriculture, on top of pyramids with separate staircases. Do not miss the museum behind the excavations which exhibit plenty of the findings in several floors.
6. Museo Nacional de Artes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 842 reviews
This museum has a huge collection of artwork ranging from ancient times to the present. The most important collection of Mexican art.
Reviewed By Thebinkers - Raleigh, United States
We really enjoyed this museum. It’s a beautiful building with an interesting collection of Mexican art from the 20th and 21st centuries. There were few visitors.
7. Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 525 reviews
This recently restored old college, established by Jesuits in 1588, now hosts various exhibitions.
Reviewed By ScoopTraveler - New York City, United States
For anyone interested in Diego Rivera and Mexican muralism, this is not be be missed, though I would put it after the Office of Education.
8. Pinacoteca de la Profesa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
The art gallery at "La Profesa" opens in 1987 trying to share the wondefull collection of paintings (more tan 450) that have been in their custody since the XVII century. Every saturday at noon is open free of charge to the public and the director of the gallery guides the visit.
9. Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Built in the 18th century, this large home provides visitors a look a traditional baroque architecture.
Reviewed By Cabra - London, United Kingdom
Built for colonial nobility, it now houses a wide variety of exquisite works of art and it’s free. There are lots of different crafts, pottery, leather, fabric, sculpture and there should be something here for everyone.
10. Museo de Arte SHCP Antiguo Palacio del Arzobispado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
This preserved 16th-century home has been transformed into a museum that traces the development of Mexican art from pre-Columbian times to modern day.
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