THE BEST MUSEUMS IN POLANCO, MEXICO CITY

THE BEST MUSEUMS IN POLANCO, MEXICO CITY

National Anthropology Museum 

It displays the biggest and more valuable archeological collection in Mexico. It exhibits more than 10,000 original artifacts, distributed in 11 rooms of Archaeology and eleven rooms of Ethnography. In the first floor each room is dedicated to a particular pre-Hispanic culture. 

The museum is big and the collection is extensive, so be sure to set aside enough time to do it. Everything is superbly displayed, with much explanatory text translated into English. Audio guides in English and French are available at the entrance. Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-19:00 hrs. Sunday 10:00-18:00 hrs.

Tamayo Contemporary Art Museum 

Exhibits more than 300 pieces. The collection includes the artwork of: Miró, Warhol, Bacon, Botero, Picasso, and Tamayo. The museum includes a souvenir shop and a nice restaurant. Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-18:00 hrs.

Museum of Modern Art   

It has four rooms with a permanent collection of paintings of Rivera, Siqueiros, Orozco, Kahlo, among others. A Sculpture Garden with artwork of Gelsen Gas, Mathias Goeritz and Manuel Felguerez surrounds the two circular buildings. Tuesday-Sunday: 10.00-17:30 hrs.

National Museum of History 

It is housed in the Chapultepec Castle, built at the end of the 18^th century, as a summer residence for the Spanish Viceroy. 

The museum displays an exhibition of furniture, jewelry, weapons, documents, clothes and paintings depicting Mexican history. From the castle there is a superb view of the city. There are guided tours, library, and video library. The museum host important cultural events. Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00-17:00 hrs.

Museum of Natural History 

The ten interconnecting domes of the museum exhibits preserved animals, tableaux of different natural environments with its wildlife. There are also displays of geology, astronomy, biology and the origin of life. Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-17:00 hrs.

 “Papalote” Museo del Niño

It is a place to have fun while learning about art and science. It also has an IMAX screen. Monday-Friday: 9:00-18:00 hrs. Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-19:0(The Kite, Children’s Museum) 0 hrs.

Museum of Electricity - Visitors can experiment the basic principles of Science and Technology thanks to all the interactive devices that this museum offers. Monday-Sunday: 9:00-17:00 hrs.

Soumaya Museum

The building is a 46-metre (151 ft.) high six story building covered by 16,000 hexagonal aluminum tiles. The interior of the museum is divided into 6 floors interconnected by lifts and a spiral exterior ramp, so it is better to start your visit at the top floor and then walk down. Considered one of the 15 most important art museums in the world, with more than 60,000 pieces of renowned artist. Daily 10:30 -18:30 hrs.

Jumex Museum 

This new museum exhibits part of one of the largest private collections of contemporary art in Latin America. The building can be described as a freestanding pavilion with an eclectic nature with a nice shaded café, terrace and balconies that allow the public to be simultaneously inside and outdoors. Tuesday-Sunday: 11:00-20:00 hrs.

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