The Folk Art Museum (Museo de Arte Popular

Museum tour in CDMX

Located in a white Art Deco building in the historic center of Mexico City, the Folk Art Museum (Museo de Arte Popular) focuses on the variety of folk arts and crafts in Mexico. It features pieces that range from ceramics to textiles and everything in between. It's a great place to learn more about the indigenous peoples of Mexico through their creative work. Usually two or three non-permanent exhibitions take place at the same time. They all focus on handicrafts, some delve deeper into a specific craft or material, and others focus on how a subject is presented across Mexico. The museum is known for organizing an annual night parade with large carved figures called alebrijes.

What is this place about?

The Folk Art Museum (Museo de Arte Popular) is located in a white Art Deco building in the historic center of Mexico City.

How is the permanent collection?

The collection focuses on the diversity of folk arts and crafts in Mexico, displaying pieces that range from ceramics to textiles and everything in between. It's a great place to learn more about the indigenous peoples of Mexico through their creative work.

And the exhibits?

Usually two or three non-permanent exhibitions take place at the same time. They all focus on handicrafts, some delve deeper into a specific craft or material, and others focus on how a subject is presented across Mexico. The museum is known for organizing an annual night parade with large carved figures called alebrijes.

What did you do with the crowd?

The museum can get crowded with families on weekends as there are often workshops for kids on weekends, but it's generally quiet during the week.

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How were the facilities in the practical tip?

The museum, which is also wheelchair accessible, is easy to explore.

Gift shop: mandatory, inspiring - or skip it?

The gift shop filled with handicrafts from all over Mexico is run by a nonprofit that helps artisans around the country promote their jobs and earn fair wages.

Any advice for time or attention issues?

If you have limited time, spend 40 minutes in the museum and save at least 20 for the shop.

The Folk Art Museum (Museo de Arte Popular)