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Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo

ArchitectureArtOpen until 6pmFrom £95Chapultepec (Metro Lines 1 & 3)

Founded in 1981 by the Oaxacan painter Rufino Tamayo and his wife Olga, the museum was built by Teodoro González de León and Abraham Zabludovsky in hammered concrete, its stepped terraces evoking a pre-Hispanic pyramid rising from Bosque de Chapultepec. Its core is the more than 300 international works the Tamayos donated, from Picasso, Miró, Magritte and Léger to Henry Moore and Isamu Noguchi, now grown to over 980 pieces. Today it runs a rotating programme of contemporary exhibitions alongside shows drawn from its collection and Tamayo's own work.

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Getting there

Paseo de la Reforma 51, Bosque de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, 11580 Ciudad de México, Mexico

Nearest station: Chapultepec (Metro Lines 1 & 3), Gandhi (Metrobús Line 7)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From £95

Free on Sundays for everyone. Free for children under 13, and for students, teachers and seniors with valid ID. ICOM members 50% off.

Nearby

Museo de Arte Moderno

Architecture4 min walk

Museo Nacional de Antropología

Architecture6 min walk

Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec

Architecture7 min walk

Casa Luis Barragán

Architecture24 min walk

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), 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, Ante el eclipse. Arqueologías del arte en México, Tamayo Horizontes.
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.

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