A Guide To Mexico City’s Arts & Culture – Greatest Museums

Mexico City is one of the oldest cities in the Americas with a very rich cultural and anthropological heritage. There are a large number of cultural centres here which are dedicated to educating visitors on Mexico and its history, culture and arts. Brightsun Travel offers cheap air tickets to Mexico City from UK, so why not make it your goal to visit here this year? It can be hard to know when to start in terms of visiting Mexico City’s museums, so we have put together a recommended list of the top choices to start your sightseeing adventure around the city.

Templo Mayor Museum

This captivating cultural centre is dedicated to educating visitors on Mexico’s culture before the Spanish conquest and the history of the iconic Templo Mayor temple which is one of the remaining sites of the Aztec land that Mexico City was built over. There are some spectacular Aztec artefacts to discover here, most of which were dug up from the ruins beside this former temple. Examples include a monolith of Coyolxauhqui (the Aztec moon goddess) and the Cuahxicalli Eagle.

Museo Nacional de Antropología

The Museo Nacional de Antropología displays the most important collection of archaeological and ethnographic objects in all of Mexico, allowing a fascinating insight into the heritage of this country. The museum is the largest in Mexico with the world’s largest collection of pre-Hispanic Mexican artworks, which includes paintings and sculptures and ethnographic exhibits which depict present-day indigenous cultures in Mexico. The museum building is a work of art itself, designed by Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez.

Museo Nacional de Arte

Mexico City’s Museo Nacional de Arte is dedicated to Mexican artworks dating from the latter 16th century to the 20th century, covering a number of different themes and styles; there are over 3000 permanent works of art to admire here. The museum building is an outstanding example of early 20th century architecture in Mexico; it was formerly the Communications and Public Works Palace. Displayed outside the museum is the iconic El Caballito sculpture.

Museo Frida Kahlo

The Museo Frida Kahlo is a preserved heritage house and museum set in one of Mexico’s oldest neighbourhoods, which is dedicated to the life and works of celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. This cultural space was the former residence of Kahlo and displays some of her personal objects as well as her most important paintings, including Long Live Life, Frida and her Caesarean and Portrait of My Father Wilhelm Kahlo.

Palacio de Bellas Artes

The Palacio de Bellas Artes is set in a stunning white marble monument with art-deco and art nouveau styles. This prominent cultural centre comprises of the National Theatre which often hosts important performances and events and on the grand structure’s top floor are some impressive murals created by famous Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco. The National Museum of Architecture is also set in the Palacio de Bellas Artes which is a hidden gem of the city.

You can book cheap flights to Mexico City from UK International Airport from several UK airports, and this international airport offers taxi, bus and metro services to the city centre. We recommend that you take a taxi, which is the easiest and quickest form of transport.

What is the Flight Time to Mexico City?

It takes around 12 hours on a direct flight to Mexico City from the UK. Several of our major partner airlines airlines offer direct services to Mexico City International Airport including Air Europa, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Aero Mexico. Book Mexico City tickets online today or give us a call.

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Brightsun Travel can arrange all of your travel needs, from flights, short haul to long haul holidays, world tours and memorable life adventures!