City: Centro Poniente
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The 9 Best Museums in Centro Poniente, 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. Palacio de Bellas Artes
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4.5 based on 10,780 reviews
This historic white marble building serves as both the city's top performance hall and an art museum.
Reviewed By mhex2 - London, United Kingdom
If you have the chance to catch the folk dance troupe at the palace, it's a worthwhile show (beautiful dancing and great music) and you'll also see the amazing stained glass curtain in the theatre!
2. Museo Mural Diego Rivera
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4.5 based on 718 reviews
Mexican artist Diego Rivera's most famous mural, "Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the Alameda", is housed in this museum.
Reviewed By Westralia - Perth, Australia
The most famous mural of Diego Rivera, portraying prominent historical figures from the history of Mexico. Most of these figures are from period of the first hundred years after Mexico independence (1821-1921), placed in the park of the Alameda. There is a display in front of the mural which will tell you all of who the characters are. To me, this mural has been executed with incredible sensitivity, blending culture, history, personalities and the social attitudes between the classes of its times. It is really an artwork that needs to be felt as much as looked at. Very highly recommended to anyone with any interest in the art, history and/or culture of Mexico. Unmissable and stunning. The main mural is supported by a range of other artworks and exhibits. Don't miss the opportunity to walk between the displays of life sized cut outs of the figures, with explanations. Also there is an option to take photos dressed up as some of the characters in the mural, with recreations of the costumes from the mural.
3. Museo de Arte Popular
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4.5 based on 1,087 reviews
Desde su apertura al público, en marzo de 2006, el MAP se ha propuesto ser un referente indiscutible del arte popular mexicano, impulsándolo a través de sus exposiciones permanente, temporales e itinerantes; así como talleres para niños, artesanos y público en general; concursos, seminarios y actividades extra muros. Hoy en día resulta un magnífico escaparate de nuestras raíces, tradiciones y habilidades artísticas, que busca revalorar su riqueza y el trabajo de cerca de ocho millones de personas involucradas en los procesos artesanales, para el conocimiento y disfrute de las actuales y futuras generaciones. El público encuentra en el MAP un espacio único en su tipo; que al visitarlo, es como si realizara un recorrido por las diferentes regiones de México, poseedoras de entornos naturales, sociales, costumbres, tradiciones y estética propios.
Reviewed By wmsf - Olmsted Falls, United States
Mexico City is filled with museums, large and small. The "Museo de Arte Popular" (Museum of Popular Art) is my favorite small museum in the city. It is located just a block away from the Alameda Park in an art deco building that used to be the main fire station. Its display of Mexican handicrafts shows the wonderful and diverse talents of Mexican artisans from throughout the country. The collection is large enough to engage you for a couple hours, but compact enough that you can see it all before "museum fatigue" sets in. They also have frequent special exhibits. This summer I saw an interesting show dealing with Mexican fabrics. The museum sponsors the annual "alebrije" parade which which I saw last October. (In case you don't know, "alebrijes" are colorful, whimsical figures of animals. The entries in the parade are very large "alebrijes" that are wheeled down the streets.) When I visited the museum this summer the winner from last year's parade was on display in the courtyard. I was very pleased, because it was the entry which I had thought deserved to win!
4. Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By PaulPapich - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
In a city full of world-class museums, the Museo del Palacio de Belles Artes stands as one of the best of the best. First off, the building is absolutely stunning. I suggest taking the time to walk around before entering to get a feel for the facility. Once inside, pay attention to the structure as well as the collection it houses. It is worth your close attention. Secondly, this museum houses one of the very finest collections of the world-renowned Mexican muralists. These paintings are so important for historic reasons as well as the obvious artistic. And they are an absolute delight to see. Finally, temporary exhibits can be spectacular. We saw an exhibition devoted to the life and times of Emiliano Zapata. We loved it Don't miss this museum!
5. Memory and Tolerance Museum
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4.5 based on 1,570 reviews
The Memory and Tolerance Museum delinates -in a didactic manner- the historical memory of the multiple genocides and crimes against humanity. The visit warns the viewer of the danger of difference, discrimination and violence in order to engender responsability, respect and consciousness in each and every person. Contemporary subjects are also presented in order to lead us to reflect on the role we wish to play in our every day lives. Tolerance, diversity, dialogue and empathy force us to see the commitment we all have to humanity. The visitor is invited to be generators of change through social action.
Reviewed By akimball2k - Mexico City, Mexico
This museum focuses initially on the World War II Holocaust and covers genocidal atrocities in other regions like Armenia, Guatemala, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur and others which I found to be a unique experience compared to other museum experiences I've had. While each exhibit is full of information, poignant, and approached with a multi-media experience, I really appreciated the corrollary to the exhibit: tolerance, commnunity, diversity, acceptance. This included the effects of modern day technology (fake news, social media) and certain presidents deriding certain nationalities which made me feel tremendously ashamed. I thought the temporary exhibit was well done, though a little juvenile, I'm glad this museum aims to plant seeds early and is accessible to all ages. I noticed in the bookstore that other temporary exhibitions are ones I regret missing, too. Really well done!
6. Pinacoteca Virreinal de San Diego
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
A gallery of religious paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries located in a former church.
7. Museo de la Policia Preventiva de la Ciudad de Mexico.
8. 90o Fast Gallery
9. Museum Of Folk Art Mexico City
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