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National Museum of Popular Culture

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Cultural museum with exhibitions focused on diverse contemporary, popular & folk arts. People often mention museum, culture,


Address

Av Miguel Hidalgo 289, Del Carmen, Coyoacán, 04100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Website

mncp.cultura.gob.mx

Contact

+52 55 4155 0920

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm

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  • 5/5 Dilan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! This is a SMALL and FREE museum. Literally in one door and out the other, of a small house. But inside there are so many cultural masks! They are used for dances and ceremonies. At the end there is a station to make your own little doll with a mask! When I was there, the materials were all used so I couldn't make anything :(.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joséphine C. 5 years ago on Google
    Really interesting museum, especially during El Dia de Muertos with an exhibition about the different celebrations around the country and a market of Popular Art.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Johanna R. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice local museum with two temporary exhibitions. Located in the very pleasant neighborhood of Coyoacán. The entry ticket is very cheap (19.50 mexican pesos for 1 adult) and there is no waiting time. Not a very big museum, so don't expect a long visit there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 P P. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful pictures & figurines. Unfortunately no english translation (although I didn't ask, so🤷🏽‍♂️maybe) but photos & video captured ceremonies and rituals so vividly it transcended language.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Weronika R. 7 months ago on Google
    Definitely worth visiting, especially if you’re into visual arts or design. -1 star for the lack of English captions (come on! if your exhibition is related to Alice in Wonderland bilingual captions are the least you can do).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bree G. 6 months ago on Google
    I loved this little museum! This is an easy stop if youre in the area to go to casa azul. The entry is super cheap and so worth the hour or so of your time! The special exhibit was so fascinating, i loved learning more about the punk political scene in cdmx. It was so wonderful to have a museum celebrate the importance of a space like alicia was. The descriptions are only in spanish, as a heads up! Its a little confusing to navigate around the exhibits, dont miss the exhibit after the temporary one! They also had a cute market while i visited, such a nice surprise! Also recommend the bookstore if youre looking for any interesting books or other media in spanish- the topics are quite extensive!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruth 9 months ago on Google
    Small museum. It's free on Sundays and 20 pesos during the week.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alysia 2 years ago on Google
    A great stop if you are in Coyoacán. They have some large alebrijes that are worth the visit. We saw a temporary exhibit about indigenous women potters and it was fantastic. Well displayed and organized. It is free on Sunday so don’t miss out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Francisco Caro del C. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a nice place, though it was a poor exposition

  • 5/5 Lena T. 2 years ago on Google
    "Tápame con tu rebozo" was absolutely lovely. Featured artisans from Oaxaca, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Michoacan and severas other Mexican States.

  • 5/5 Lily S. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful, colorful museum, also it's free! Stop by if you're by the plaza.

  • 5/5 Barak N. 1 year ago on Google
    Unskippable, you must stop here for real authentic culture. It's divided enough so you can see the different displays quickly.

  • 5/5 Jay F. 7 months ago on Google
    A real treasure. Great exhibits. Great ferias featuring artesania from all over. Great free live music performances. An absolute must visit.

  • 4/5 Elliott B. 6 months ago on Google
    Get to know a little about popular culture in Mexico at the Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares (National Museum of Popular Culture). It's an historic building showing temporary exhibitions about popular culture. Currently there's an exhibition about the alternative arts venue Multiforo Cultural Alicia, an exhibition of work by Felipe Ehrenberg and his inspiration from Mexican culture and a photo series on cultural diversity. There is an entry fee but it is nominal. For non-Spanish speakers be away didactics and information is not also displayed in English so have the Google Translate app ready. Also, you will have to cloak larger bags.

  • 5/5 EGKunz 5 months ago on Google
    This museum is small but extremely affordable and very informative! Expect to learn about the culture of Mexico’s indigenous people, their religious practices, and the social fabric that makes up daily life in the country. It is conveniently located nearby other major attractions in Coyoacán, so definitely stop by if you’re in the area!

  • 5/5 잇수리 5 months ago on Google
    Wonderful place, I visited the museum one week after the day of the dead, and I found a traditional market where I could see beautiful pieces of art!! ✨👌🏻

  • 4/5 Ana M. 5 months ago on Google
    A small cute museum with lots of information about Mexico and it’s culture. We really liked it!

  • 4/5 ed d. 5 months ago on Google
    You can‘t go wrong here if you are into modern art. Very reasonable priced.

  • 5/5 Alan K. 3 years ago on Google
    We found this museum quite interesting. The pieces on display were unusual and varied. My photos do not do the exhibits justice. Live music.

  • 5/5 Carolina Z (. 5 years ago on Google
    It was beautiful and now after the remodeling it's even better, a great space for arts in the heart of Coyoacán

  • 5/5 Sara A. 2 years ago on Google
    We visit this museum everytime we're in Mexico City. Always wonderful exhibitions. This weekend selling textiles, clay , etc traditional objects from local artisans from around the country. A delight to the eyes and fair prices directly from the creators!

  • 5/5 Melanie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Quick museum with lots of colorful art! The doll/mask making activity was an extra treat

  • 5/5 Petter N. 2 years ago on Google
    You should 100% go if you’re in the area, it’s a quick visit and while it’s not world famous art you’re in for a treat if you like more colorful art. It was raining ashen I was there and it’s partly outside so maybe try a day without heavy showers and thunder.

  • 4/5 Kay D. 1 year ago on Google
    Not much to see beyond the mask exhibit but they had a DIY doll station, which was very cute!

  • 5/5 KGDMLVNG 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this museum! Free on Sunday’s and Wednesday’s 👌🏼 super cool exhibit on keeping Mexican traditions going like pottery and basket weaving. 👏🏼

  • 5/5 Topher T. 2 years ago on Google
    Small, but really cute museum. We appreciated that they added wheelchair lifts to make it possible to access the buildings with stairs. Wheelchair users can see all the exhibits.

  • 5/5 Christopher C. 2 years ago on Google
    Exhibit featuring multiple cultures

  • 5/5 Hilary L. Chow F. 2 years ago on Google
    A small museum with a market selling artesian products from different states.

  • 5/5 Rafael B. 3 years ago on Google
    This library is located inside a museum that is located at Centro de Coyoacán so it is an entire experience. Once at the library you realize it is a small one but full of books and the staff is extremely friendly so it 8s very easy to enjoy being there. Preparatoria Abierta SEP books are at 60% off.

  • 5/5 Rob B. 5 years ago on Google
    Went on Sunday when it’s free and wasn’t crowded. Really enjoyed the new exhibition about Africans in Mexico, a bit of history we didn’t know about.

  • 4/5 Ji 5 years ago on Google
    fortunately i visited them when there was a little party(?). the food stands were great. although the artisan stands were a bit pricey, it was also very authentic and impressive

  • 5/5 david herrera s. 4 years ago on Google
    I went to the expo of Francisco Toledo and I had a great time, the museum is really nice and the zone allows to do a lot of things after the museum


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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