iMuseo de Arte Popular
Opened in 2006 in a 1920s Art Deco former fire station by Carlos Obregón Santacilia, the Museo de Arte Popular (MAP) celebrates the handmade traditions of Mexico's artisans. Four permanent galleries explore the essence of folk art, its place in everyday life, the sacred and the fantastic, from ceramics and lacquerware to textiles and cartonería. The museum is known for its annual giant alebrije parade, piñata and kite competitions, and a well-stocked craft shop.
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What's On
Permanent Collections
El Arte Popular y la vida cotidiana
"Folk Art and Everyday Life": utilitarian and decorative objects, from ceramics to textiles, showing how popular art runs through Mexicans' daily routines.
Esencia del Arte Popular Mexicano
"The Essence of Mexican Folk Art": the opening gallery shows how Mexico's historic and artistic heritage shapes regional identity, linking past craft traditions to the present.
El Arte Popular y lo fantástico
"Folk Art and the Fantastic": the final gallery celebrates artisans' imagination, with pieces rooted in collective myth that keep the magical alive within tradition.
El Arte Popular y lo sagrado
"Folk Art and the Sacred": ritual, devotional and festive objects revealing the spiritual side of Mexican craft traditions.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Revillagigedo 11, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, Mexico
Nearest station: Juárez (Metro Line 3), San Juan de Letrán (Metro Line 8) and Bellas Artes (Metro Lines 2, 8)
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| MonToday | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Admission
From $60
Free on Sundays. Free for under-18s, students, teachers, people with disabilities and seniors with INAPAM card.
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- How much does Museo de Arte Popular cost?
- Standard adult admission to Museo de Arte Popular is $60. Free on Sundays. Free for under-18s, students, teachers, people with disabilities and seniors with INAPAM card.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Museo de Arte Popular?
- Museo de Arte Popular is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 (ticket office closes 17:30). Closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Museo de Arte Popular?
- Museo de Arte Popular is located at Revillagigedo 11, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, Mexico, in the Centro Histórico area of Mexico City. The nearest stations are Juárez (Metro Line 3), San Juan de Letrán (Metro Line 8) and Bellas Artes (Metro Lines 2, 8).
- What can I see at Museo de Arte Popular?
- Giant alebrijes, Talavera, Tree-of-Life candelabras and textiles fill an Art Deco fire station devoted to Mexican folk art. Current highlights include El Arte Popular y la vida cotidiana, Esencia del Arte Popular Mexicano and El Arte Popular y lo fantástico.
- Do I need to book Museo de Arte Popular in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Museo de Arte Popular?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Image credits
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- Museo de Arte PopularAlejandroLinaresGarcia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo Memoria y ToleranciaMuseo Memoria y Tolerancia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo Mural Diego RiveraJosé Luiz / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo KaluzYmblanter / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo Franz MayerGAED / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0