Explore the world of vibrant Mexican folk art at Museo de Arte Popular. Established in 2006 in an Art Deco-style building, the museum is dedicated to preserving and restoring traditional arts and crafts from various regions of the country. Discover an array of Mexican traditional crafts displayed by theme, and read information--both in Spanish and English--about the origins of the vibrant pieces. The museum showcases striking textiles and ceramics, woodcarvings, glassware, and collections of traditional costumes and papier-mache art. Our Mexico City vacation planner makes visiting Museo de Arte Popular and other Mexico City attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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Museo de Arte Popular reviews
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Though generally not a fan of folk art, I stumbled upon this gem of a museum near Chinatown and Alameda Park. It is awash with cultural artifacts of Mexico and is very interesting. It is four stories.... more
Though generally not a fan of folk art, I stumbled upon this gem of a museum near Chinatown and Alameda Park. It is awash with cultural artifacts of Mexico and is very interesting. It is four stories.... more »
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My favorite museum in CDMX. A fabulous, well curated collection of the most amazing folk art you've ever seen. The building is pretty cool as well.
My favorite museum in CDMX. A fabulous, well curated collection of the most amazing folk art you've ever seen. The building is pretty cool as well. more »
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A great museum displaying the past and present of Mexican folk art. Beautifully organized. Most signs are written in English and Spanish so it's easy to tour without a guide. I suggest about 90 minutes for this museum.
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This place is so inspirational! I came out of here and went directly to the art supply store. The displays are bright, colorful, interesting, informative. It's open and airy and not many people around, very enjoyable.
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