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Former College of San Ildefonso
A monumental, 18th-century Baroque building that preserves four centuries of Mexican history. Originally a prestigious Jesuit school, it later became the National Preparatory School (Escuela Nacional Preparatoria) until 1978. It is considered the birthplace of the Mexican Muralism movement, as its walls were the first major canvases for the "big three" muralists. Today, it operates as one of Mexico City's most important museums and cultural centers, hosting world-class temporary exhibitions alongside its permanent collection of mura
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Museo del Juguete Antiguo México
MUJAM is a one-of-a-kind museum housing the colossal, privately assembled collection of Roberto Shimizu. It is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting antique and vintage toys, dolls, and popular objects primarily from Mexico and Japan spanning the 19th to the early 21st centuries. The collection, which is thought to contain over 40,000 pieces, offers a nostalgic and anthropological look at Mexican popular culture, consumerism, and childhood memories.
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Museo Franz Mayer
Widely regarded as Latin America's premier decorative arts museum. It houses the vast personal collection of German-born financier Franz Mayer, comprising over 10,000 pieces of fine and decorative art, collected over 50 years. The collection focuses on Mexican, European, and Asian decorative arts from the 16th to the 19th centuries, including furniture, textiles, ceramics (especially Talavera pottery), silverwork, and clocks. The museum is housed in a beautifully preserved 16th-century building that was once a hospital and convent.
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Museo Nacional de Antropología
The Museo Nacional de Antropología (MNA) is the most visited museum in Mexico and one of the most comprehensive natural history museums in the world. It is dedicated to the archaeology and history of Mexico's pre-Hispanic heritage and the ethnography of the country's diverse indigenous groups today. The museum is housed in a famous, architecturally stunning building designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, featuring the iconic "Paraguas" (umbrella) fountain in the central courtyard.
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University Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC) is the premier university museum in Mexico dedicated exclusively to contemporary art. It is located on the sprawling campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) within the Ciudad Universitaria (CU) campus, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Opened in 2008, the museum was designed by Mexican architect Teodoro González de León and houses UNAM’s collection of contemporary art, focusing on works produced from 1952 to the present, primarily from Mexico and Latin America.
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
Mexico's premier cultural center, famous for its Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture. It hosts important murals by Mexican masters and is the primary venue for opera, dance, and music.
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Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo
Dedicated to contemporary art, both international and Mexican, this museum was founded by artist Rufino Tamayo. It is located within Chapultepec Park and is known for its distinctive modern architecture
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Palacio de Bellas Artes

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Mexico's premier cultural center, famous for its Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture. It hosts important murals by Mexican masters and is the primary venue for opera, dance, and music.

Address: Av. Juarez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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