Best Arts and Culture Places in Mexico

"The Museo de Arte Popular is a unique museum that focuses on Mexican folk and popular art. The museum has wonderful, colorful displays of traditional pottery, handicrafts, and instruments, from indigenous traditions through to religious and more modern traditions too. Once a year the Museo de Arte Popular sponsors the iconic Alebrije Parade, which sees enormous depictions of Mexican folkloric monsters being paraded through the streets of Mexico City."

"Revillagigedo 11, Colonia Centro, Centro, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico. There is so much to see and do in Mexico City, but this place should be on the itinerary of anyone interested in the incredibly varied world of Mexican folk art. The space is spacious and bright, which means the vibrant colors of, well,..."

"The Jumex Foundation, long regarded as the premier corporate collection of contemporary art in Latin America, began the Jumex museum in Polanco to at least occasionally show off some its collections. Mostly the David Chipperfield-designed museum in Polanco shows off the fact that contemporary art is still not that easy to find. The Jumex Foundation website (redesigned multiple times since the museum opened in 2012) has gotten a little better at promoting shows as they’re scheduled to open, and that includes nearly a full slate for 2017."

"In the last year I have seen impressive exhibitions showcasing works ranging from Andy Warhol to John Baldessari, and all of this is to say that the museum geared towards innovation and experimentation IS worth a visit. Designed by architect Sir David Chipperfield, it incorporates domestically sourced materials into the impressive construction that encourages conversation, curiosity and introspection."

"The so-called MoMA of Mexico City is the enormous five-story Museo Jumex. With a distinctive David Chipperfield designed, but neutral colored exterior, this museum blows people away. The comprehensive and permanent collection of modern art here includes framed pieces by modern artists such as Gabriel Orozco, Jeff Koons and Andy Warhol."

"A multilevel structure built to house international modern art, donated by Oaxaca-born painter Rufino Tamayo to the people of Mexico. The museum exhibits cutting-edge works from around the globe, which are thematically arranged with shows from the Tamayo collection. The renovated Tamayo has a new rustic-chic restaurant overlooking the park, an ideal breakfast stop before exploring Chapultepec's sights."

"At the end of the 1970s, Oaxacan artist, Rufino Tamayo, began to acquire works to form his own collection of contemporary international art. He later donated the collection to the Mexican people in order to better present the world artistic panorama to them. Inaugurated just in 1981, it became part of the National Institute of Fine Arts just a few later."

"Tamayo is a museum that I frequent when I’m having a bad day. It’s also one that I visit when having a good one. You don’t need to know what is on view before going, because, in my experience, it’s guaranteed to be intriguing and interesting."

"A more recent gallery that’s broken into the Mexico City art scene is the Brett Schultz (formerly of Yautepec) helmed BWSMX. An active part of the contemporary art landscape in Mexico City, Brett has been bringing eyes and awareness to the DF on both local and international scales through the monthly Sábado de Galerías and the annual Material Art Fair, which showcases galleries from around the world. It’s no surprise that his exhibitions captures the same intention."

"Diego Rivera Mural Museum is home to the murals created by notable muralist Diego Rivera. The museum houses the popular mural ‘Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda of Diego Rivera’ which is on permanent display in the museum. The museum focuses on preserving the works of Diego Rivera, but occasionally works of other artists are also displayed here."

"One of the most interesting museums to visit in Mexico City is the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia, or the Museum of Memory and Tolerance. Found by Alameda Park, just a short stroll from the Palacio de Bellas Artes, this museum is dedicated to remembering some of the worst human massacres and genocides in history. The museum focuses on the Holocaust in Europe and other, lesser known genocides committed in Latin America."

"Museo Memoria y ToleranciaCiudad de México, MexicoThis place is highly recommended because even though it presents very difficult and sad world issues (genocides, discrimination and violence), it gives a great museum experience to all its visitors, while promoting respect and tolerance for human diversity."

"More than 10 years in the making, the Museo de la Memoria y Tolerancia (Museum of Memory and Tolerance) may seem somewhat out of place if you don't know much about Mexico City's immigrant population and the capital's role in Jewish history..."

"Brothers Víctor and Ricardo Celaya have numerous art, design and publicity projects for both Mexican and foreign institutions, among which the "Seres Queridos"..."

"One of D.F.’s finest blue-chip galleries, Galería OMR, along with Proyectos Monclova and José García nearby, leads the charge representing Mexico City in fairs abroad, including Art Basel in Miami. This year, OMR showed a dynamic selection of works by Matti Braun, Jose Dávila, Yann Gerstberger, Artur Lescher, Jorge Méndez Blake, Gabriel Rico, Troika and James Turrell. The contemporary space is built perfectly to exhibit work ranging from painting to video, with its open floor plan providing limitless possibilities for installation."

"One of the most renowned galleries in the DF, OMR continuously investigates the contemporary art scene through exhibitions that showcase visions from the esteemed minds of Jose Davila, Sol LeWitt and James Turrell, to name a few. While you’re in the neighborhood, take time to reflect on your experience around the corner and over a glass of wine at Rosetta."

"The most famous and best art galleries in Mexico city are Galeria OMR. It has a some unique features which make it different. Its beauty can be compared with a pearl. You want to visit this place then you should know that this place located Roma district."

"In the corner of the back section of Mercado Roma, there is a small locale with a simple sign and a selection of colorful, gourmet popsicles that look as if they are straight out of a waffle press. The fruit used is 100% natural from Mexico, and even the water-based popsicles manage to taste creamy."

"3 de 5 estrellas Restaurantes Heladerías Roma. Si algo levanta los ánimos, es el helado con toppings ilimitados. Así es la modalidad en Sweet Monster, una heladería en la Roma de mucha personalidad y un gusto particular por el color rosa y los letreros neon."

"Quien diría que a unos pasos del WTC —en medio del ajetreo de godín — se esconde un pequeño spa que es perfecto para desconectarte de todos tus pendientes y preocupaciones. Entre sus tratamientos más pedidos está el anticelulítico manual, que garantiza una piel más lisa; el reductivo colombiano que reduce el tejido adiposo y moldea el cuerpo y el detox de café. Nos encantan sus precios, bastante accesibles para quien tiene un presupuesto limitado."

"Founded in 2006 by twin brothers from Piamonte, Italy, Quattro showcases northern Italian culinary delights in this swanky Santa Fe restaurant in the Marriott hotel. Chef Stefano Ferrero, also from Piamonte, ensures that all the ingredients used at Quattro are specially sourced and selected, meaning the quality of his dishes is flawless. Sit back and enjoy the high quality, attentive service from the wait staff and definitely don’t miss the opportunity to try the amazing, imported burratta cheese and risottos."

"Located in the heart of stylish Polanco, these beautiful private event spaces, with a terrace on Masaryk, are the perfect choice for any corporate, social or private affair. An elegant and timeless décor with the tradition of Cipriani service and cuisine guarantees the success of your celebrations. Additional to the dining room, Cipriani has a terrace with views to Mazaryk Street."