Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo

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Museo Tamayo. Arquitectura y cosmotécnica

The museum's own brutalist building by González de León and Zabludovsky, read through Yuk Hui's idea of "cosmotechnics", for its 45th anniversary.

Now showing23 Jul – 3 Jan 2027$95

Tamayo, Nieto, Toledo. Los años en París

"The Paris Years": Oaxacan artists Rufino Tamayo, Rodolfo Nieto and Francisco Toledo, whose Paris stays fused pre-Hispanic and popular art with the avant-garde.

Now showing20 Aug – 15 Feb 2027$95

El evento de un hilo. Narrativas globales en los textiles

"The Event of a Thread": 16 contemporary artists on the stories woven into textiles, an ifa touring show joined by 10 textile works from the Tamayo collection.

Now showing25 Sept – 3 Jan 2027$95

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Museo de Arte Moderno

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Museo Nacional de Antropología

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Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec

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Atlantis

Atlantis

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo is $95. Free on Sundays for everyone. Free for children under 13, and for students, teachers and seniors with valid ID. ICOM members 50% off.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo?

Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00; closed Mondays. Free admission on Sundays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo?

Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo is located at Paseo de la Reforma 51, Bosque de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, 11580 Ciudad de México, Mexico, in the Bosque de Chapultepec area of Mexico City. The nearest stations are Chapultepec (Metro Lines 1 & 3) and Gandhi (Metrobús Line 7).

What can I see at Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo?

Rufino Tamayo's brutalist, pyramid-like museum in Chapultepec forest, showing bold international contemporary art. Current highlights include Tamayo, Nieto, Toledo. Los años en París, El evento de un hilo. Narrativas globales en los textiles and Museo Tamayo. Arquitectura y cosmotécnica.

Do I need to book Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo 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 Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo?

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.