Friends recommended that we check out Museo Soumaya, the museum that was built and funded by Carlos Slim. The museum is six floors of really impressive art with one of the largest collections of Rodin statues. My friends said you can get through the museum in 60-90 minutes; that's true, but if you want to linger and really enjoy it, it'll take a solid two hours. Amazingly, the museum is free which is one of the reasons why it's a bit crowded. It can take time in the line to get through security, and there are some items not permitted including water bottles and camera stands. read more

One of my new all time favorite museums. Blows my mind that it was free. I have one piece of advice: go early. We got there in the morning and there was a ~15 minute line. By the time we had left the line was 2 city blocks long. Once you get in, you understand why. The museum is stunning. It's beautifully laid out, with a plethora of various ages of art. My personal favorite were the top three floors, particularly the impressionist art exhibit. But the Rodin sculptures on the top floor were really breathtaking. I'd absolutely return in a heartbeat! read more

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Museo Soumaya is truly one a beautiful museum. I can't believe that after all the times I've been to Mexico City, I had never stepped foot inside until my most recent trip--and now I'm so glad I finally did. The story behind the museum makes it even more special. It was created from a husband's private collection and dedicated to his wife after her passing, which adds a heartfelt and touching layer to the entire experience. The museum is completely free, and the sheer amount of art and history inside is incredible. You'll find everything from paintings and sculptures to jewelry, coins, and so many unique artifacts--honestly, anything you can think of. There's so much to see that you could easily spend hours exploring. I highly recommend starting at the top floor and working your way down, just like they advise. This way, you follow the flow of the museum and can read the stories behind the pieces, the artists, and the collections as you go. You can absolutely wander on your own, but if you can book a local tour, it really elevates the experience. My cousin was our guide, and since she had been there many times, she knew exactly how to break everything down and share amazing insights. Expect it to get busy--especially on weekends. We went on a Sunday, and while it was crowded, it wasn't overwhelming. You can take pictures (just no flash), which is great because there are so many stunning pieces you'll want to remember. I recommend giving yourself at least an hour and a half to two hours to enjoy the museum without rushing. Overall, Museo Soumaya is absolutely worth a visit. It's beautiful, meaningful, and filled with so many treasures. I can't recommend it enough! read more

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Super cool architecture with tons of cool art and sculptures it's a must visit in cdmx. read more

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Free admission, really big spiraling building with lots of interesting art and history. read more

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This is the museum that Carlos Sims built to memorialize his wife, Sumaiya, and it houses their private art collection. His "Taj Mahal". It's a spectacular building and well worth the visit. CDMX is a wonderful city for museums, and this is up there. read more

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Completely free and 100% worth checking out if you're in the Polanco area. It has the largest Rodin exhibit outside of Europe housed in a multi-floor spiral interior. read more

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A good option in Mexico City; specially if you've already seen other museums in the city that are institutions of their own (this museum is newer and more modern, with several replicas in its collection). It's also free! A modern, friendly, and accessible art museum in CDMX. Una buena opción en la Cd. de México; especialmente si ya conoces otros museos destacados (este museo es nuevo y moderno, con varias réplicas en su colección). También es gratis! Un museo moderno, amigable, y accesible en CDMX. read more

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Neat place to look at some great art pieces and immerse in authentic Mexican culture. The place can get crowded like cattle being hurdled but the times to go during a slower time might be best. After the second level I was more then submerged in the unique art. read more

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Visited one of my favorite museums in CDMX, and got to see art pieces from famous artists like Rodin, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet, just to name a few! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE ARCHITECTURE! read more

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I can't believe that the girlfriend and I have been travelling to Mexico City this entire time, but haven't come to this fine museum before. Well, that changed on our last excursion. We were shopping and hanging out in Antara, and we chanced upon this museum when we decided to take a walk outside the shopping center. We walked across the street, and up the long stairs to the entrance. There was a security guard manning a metal detector, and there is a window where you have to check in your bags. After doing so, we proceeded to check out the museum inside. So this museum has six floor, of which we only explore the first three this time around. The exhibits are a mix of artwork historic to Mexico as well as the Roman Catholic faith. It is a mixture of sculptures, paintings, scale models, and actual historic items (telecommunications from the late-19th and early-20th century, dresses from that same era, etc.). One of my favorite exhibitions is the mosaic of a person holding a sword and a scale. I'm a fan of this Byzantine-era type of art, although this particular exhibit was probably made in a later era. Seeing as we only explored the first three floors, I will be back with an update and far more photos once we explore the remaining floors in this fine museum. read more

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This was an absolutely fantastic museum. I actually cannot rave about this place enough. Here are some of my observations from the experience: - First of all the museum is free every single day of the year. Nothing like free Wednesdays of first Sundays free. Every day of the year you are able to enter here with absolutely no charge. - They have all the greats including Salvador Dali, Picasso, Degas, and Monet. Although you can argue that its the not as important pieces, it's still very interesting to see all the different pieces from these great artists. - The museum is actually very well organized and I especially appreciated the floor that just focused on Mexican artists and artifacts as I thought it was a great way to better learn about the culture. - I liked that there wasn't an overemphasis on anything as it becomes one of those places where you can move through topics and - The architecture of the building was absolutely stunning. It kind of reminded me of the Guggenheim with the way it spiraled upwards. I actually really appreciate the mini breaks that you get from the art as you just trace the wall to move across levels. - The bathroom is one of the cleanest and best smelling bathrooms I've ever been to. If I didn't know better I would think it was in a Michelin-starred restaurant. read more

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Absolutely high recommend, beautiful building, the art is amazing , the staff is not interacting with the visitors but completely understand that they have to take care of the art. Surprised that is completely FREE. read more

Amazing architecture. Great place to explore and see the amazing art work. One of my favorite museums in Mexico City. A must see when coming to CDMX. It's Free. read more

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Lots of Rodins and contemporaries. This museum is free to enter. It's private and founded by wealthy patrons whose art collections are here on display. Many Rodins. Lots of medieval art. So interesting to see the evolution from early medieval art to early renaissance. President Porfirio's extravagant dinner menu and his sumptuous glass collection. He was a powerful general who brought trains and infrastructure to Mexico then became a monarch-like ruler of Mexico. Fascinating. So much to see here. Mostly contemporary art and not specifically Mexican. Khalil Gibran exhibit. Hand marked by KG was JFK's inauguration speech. Dali's. Sequieros - phenomenal works of ginormous size and movement captured in oil. read more

Museo Soumaya - In Khalil Gibran collection. He hand marked portions of JFK's inauguration speech. So important today! - Museums Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

I'm not sure why anyone would give this museum any less than 5 stars. It is free.... A free museum that has Picasso, Gaugin, Renoir, Rodin, Diego Rivera, just to name a few, along with tons of local exhibits, statues of all sorts, historical art, not to mention it is in a super cool building, has free bag check and really nice bathrooms. There is something for everyone at this museum. If you are not someone who appreciates this type of experience and opportunity for the cost of zero, you should probably skip this museum. If you expect a free museum to cater specifically to what you think is the most interesting or inspiring art to you, then you should probably skip this museum. If you have an open mind and appreciate all types of different art in a continuously spiraling building with something different on every floor that includes some of the most famous artists in the world, mixed with all sorts of different art from both Mexico and beyond, then this is "worth" your time and a visit. I went in with no expectations and was blown away. read more

This is a must visit even if you just check it out from the outside. The building itself is sooo cool from the outside and we spent about an hour just sitting outside on the steps admiring it. On the night that we visited, they had a viewing going on for one of the sculptures that was being presented. Security was at the door and we had to go through a metal detector. The inside was interesting but too plain for me.. We went upstairs and we weren't really feeling the vibe of what was being presented. Overall though, everything was well taken care of and clean. There is a gift shop on the first floor but everything was pricey. read more

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Este museo es gratis cada dia, y esta abierto Lunes, cuando muchos museos y lugares están cerradas. This museum is FREE, and it's open on Mondays when most museums and tourist attractions are closed in Mexico City. The building itself if Mexico City's most identifiable buildings - it's shaped as a rotated rhomboid (I had to Google that) with an exterior flanked by hexagonal mirrored-steel tiles. And the museum spans six floors, home and host to a collection of 66,000 works from across the world and spanning 30 centuries. We spent about two hours roaming each level; I can't remember everything I saw (there was simply soooo much). I do wish the gift shop had a better selection of posters - such a missed opportunity to sell Museo Soumaya-branded prints. read more

This building is incredibly unique and beautiful outside. There are so many sculptures and paintings of interest inside. A very fun stop with great AC for the warmer months. I believe it was wheelchair accessible with ramps between displays going up the building. A few benches throughout. read more

The museum is beautiful. The art, the architecture. I came with my father and I did not find the museum to be very accessible. Two people offered us a wheelchair, but we declined. There was a whole floor that I did not see a single bench. The first floor and top floor are only accessible via ramp, not elevator. Bathrooms were very discreetly marked and not obvious. Again, the art was beautiful but the lack of accessibility made for a difficult trip. read more

What a beautiful museum space filled with amazing art pieces! Most enjoyable museum visit I've had in a long time! read more

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Just Go! Don't think about it as there is nothing to contemplate. Museo Soumaya is open 7 days a week and it's FREE. That's right. It bears repeating. 7 days a week with FREE ADMISSION Here are some helpful tips 1 No Selfie sticks 2 No bottled glasses of water 3. Backpacks will need to be checked at the locker 4. There are 7 floors. Each floor has a different theme 5. There are restrooms on each floor and an elevator if you are not able to walk or climb the steps during your visit. 6. TAKE YOUR TIME and ENJOY EVERY EXHIBIT 7. Check out the gift shop, it's not as ridiculously expensive as you would think. I could spend a day every week at SouMaya and lose myself easily. It's a gem that should be treasured by all. read more

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Free museum that you can't miss in Polanco, CDMX. There is security at the front, but all they do is check your temp and bag and you're through. Located in perhaps Mexico City's most affluent neighborhood Polanco, Soumaya is a modernist art museum filled with various ivory carvings, art sculptures, and other riches in it's 3 level building. Its striking design of a curved exterior and white inner walls makes this spot stand above the rest, even if its surrounded by the same brutal modern architecture of glass and concrete. As for the experience I liked it! It's fully Air conditioned which is great on a hot day and never felt too crowded entering at 10am. After noon though the line filled up fast so definitely get here before the lunch crowd. Overall it was nice and would recommend going at least once if you're shopping or staying in Polanco in an Airbnb. read more

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Museo Soumaya is a tale of two museums. If you love design, the outside is unique. It's an interesting shape and there are no windows except for an opening to let the sun in at the very top. You enter and take a spiral pathway to the very top passing European art. The inside is full of European art and sculptures. If you're into that, this is your place. I personally am not and found it a little boring. Such old art doesn't really match the design of the building. Admission is free so it's worth a visit to see if you like it or not. If not, walk across the street to the Museo Jumex, a modern art gallery also with free admission. read more

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This was a beautiful museum filled with artwork, sculptures, historical trinkets and more! I went on a Sunday and got to explore every floor of the building for free admission. A lot of the artwork was repetitive however, for example, there was a whole floor were the paintings primarily depicted Virgin Mary and with a child. This made the experience feel a bit uninspired at times. However, I wouldn't discount the overall experience of the museum. If you are looking for something to do in Polanco on a Sunday, I'd recommend checking out Soumaya. read more

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Stopping here wasn't high on our list, but I'm so glad we went. It is open on Mondays while most other museum-like attractions in CDMX are closed. The building itself is a spectacle to see in person. Upon entering we encountered a Diego Rivera mosaic piece. I'm not an art history expert, but the museum had 6 levels of sculptures and paintings from all over the world. We encountered Monet, Picasso, Degas, Salvadori Dali, Renoir, Matisse, and Rodin just to name a few. You ascend the floors of the museum by elevator or by walking up the stark white wide flat ramp like halls that twist around the building. The museum was free to enter. Definitely try to fit this in if you're in CDMX. read more

This museum has free entry to the public. The architecture of the building itself is a must see. The white interior adds so much character. The walls and ceiling are white from floor to floor. As we came in, we were directed to a section where we were to check in our bags and water bottles. This first floor is a large open space area with a few large exhibits that caught the attention of the visitors. There is also a souvenir shop in this same floor. We walked up from floor to floor through a spiraled walkway ramp situated around the perimeter of the structure. In the center, at each floor, we found so many collections ranging from coins to artwork to sculptures. read more

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Museo Soumaya is a stunning museum with so much to see! I know, I know there are so many museums in Mexico City, so time is a tickin', but if you're able to see Soumaya, you will not regret it. Located in the most affluent neighborhood in Mexico City, Polanco, we spent hours at Museo Soumaya. You can't miss trying to find where it is, as the exterior of the museum is very modern and what stands out in this neighborhood. It's also located next door to another art museum, Museo Jumex and several chain restaurants and hotels, given how touristy the area is. Admission is always free, which was awesome. After entering, we were told to leave our bags in the free locker area. Down where the entrance is, in the lobby, there were some pieces of art there, like Rodin's Gates of Hell. But the showcase of artwork really starts as you ascend up the stairs. Each floor has artwork, based off time periods and themes. The top floor is dedicated to all sculptures, including several Rodin pieces! My favorite floor was the impressionists, with van Gogh, Monet, and Renoir. So much beautiful artwork on every floor though; we spent hours here. Museo Soumaya was a wonderful visit, even though Polanco was out of the way for us. I would recommend starting early, especially if you plan to visit next door's Museo Jumex (we sadly ran out of time and missed it!) because you will need at least an hour for just one floor. Loved Soumaya! read more

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So much to see here it is well worth the visit. And the best part was it was free. Levels and levels of amazing priceless artwork. read more

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One of the highlights of our trip to Mexico City was the Soumaya Museum, a hexagon-shape aluminum-tiled exterior, which housed a vast collection of beautiful artwork, paintings, sculptures, murals of sorts, etc. by famous artists from different eras. The museum is easily accessible thru spiral staircases/walkway from top to bottom so be prepared to walk! Best of all, it's FREE to the general public. A must-visit! read more

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Great art. Loved the variety. The museum wasn't very busy which allowed us to enjoy the exhibits.

Wonderful art museum in Polanco area. Really enjoyed my visit. Especially loved the musical instruments collections.

This beautiful non-profit cultural institution is remarkable, full of elegance and fine art. The architecture of the building itself is mesmerizing. Thanks to Carlos Slim, who has shared with all of us his private collection of 65,000 pieces, we can enjoy the museum for free, any day of the week. I highly recommend it! It is a dream for art lovers like me. Enjoy! read more

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Last attraction during my Mexico City trip! This FREE museum, yes you read that correctly, houses art from many different eras and countries. Unfortunately we only had two hours before we had to leave for the airport, but you can easily spend four or more hours admiring the collection here. This museum focuses on European artists, from Impressionism to Renaissance, etc. It's definitely different from most of the other museums in CDMX that feature murals by Rivera and paintings by Kahlo. The museum is mostly all in Spanish. With five floors of exhibits, you'll certainly find pieces that you enjoy. Even if you don't have time to go inside, the modern architecture of the museum is certainly a view to behold. read more

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The Soumaya is a great, free museum. It's not expertly organized or curated but it's packed full of art. Start at the top with the sculpture exhibits focusing on Rodin. Then, work your way through the remaining exhibits. As the floors decrease, so did my engagement. The impressionist exhibits have a mind-blowing variety of artists including Van Gough, Matisse, and many others. One gripe about Soumaya is that too much art is packed, stacked, and shoe-horned into the space. Some might find it somewhat overwhelming. Strong wifi throughout the museum. Restrooms were clean. Not many exhibits included English labels. read more

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A fantastic collection of fine art, so fascinating What a gift to be able to experience all this fantastic sculpture and historical art! Just go, and it's free. read more

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This is a massive museum. The building is just stunning - it's a work of art itself. The museum is a bit overwhelming. Even if the building was mostly empty inside, I would get a skateboard, shopping cart or big wheel and zoom down the ramps all day long (or socks! right?). They advise you start at the top floor, so you "don't get tired." Honestly - just the top floor made me tired. There are so many statues there -- too many. It's a big, gorgeous open space and so many of the statues look the same... wait. Many are the same. There are plenty of duplicates and the organization makes no sense. OK, tired now, going downstairs. The 4th floor is all VENICE. All Venice, all the time. Here's a wall with 10 pictures of Piazza San Marco. Here's a wall with 10 pictures of the same jetty/church/fishing boat docks. There's so much grouping by subject matter and little sense of context to the manner of organization. I left that floor feeling like I would like to just run away from CDMX and get on the next flight to Venice! The next couple of floors were also full of so much art - in groupings by subject - here's a bunch of pictures of white flowers in vases, here's a bunch of pictures of horses, paintings of women bathing, paintings of dancers and so on ... I kept looking around hoping to find the area with cat paintings. The gothic religious stuff didn't do much for me - though - again - without context - just seemed overwhelming and too much to process. Are these the best artists? The best examples of an artist or a style or a subject? Why are these paintings significant, interesting or valuable? What exactly are we looking at - and why? I think with most museums, they set up things in a way that doesn't require a guidebook, audio tour or tour guide - and that makes it interesting to visitors who don't have an art history background. This museum felt like walking into wikipedia without the hyperlinks to other subjects for context. Help! I'm stuck in 19th century Venice - throw a life preserver or a glass of cinzano! read more

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Wowzzzzness! One of the greatest museums in the world! If you have a love of and/or have a fierce hankering for Art, the Museo Soumaya in CDMX will sate your appetite! Three points of interest. First, built in 2010, the Mexican architect Franco Romero designed this super beautiful and über modern edifice with engineering guidance from Frank Gehry and Ove Arup. Second, the museum is named after the wife of one of the richest men on Planet Earth (whose $75B honey pot trumps Trump's "reported" peewee $3B, LOLs. Trump is just some peon compared to him..) Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú. Opened in 2014, Museo Soumaya joins The Broad (another billionaire's Art collection) in Los Angeles, the Guggenheim Bilbao in Spain and the Guggenheim in NYC as examples of distinctive modern intergalactic architecture. Third, Museo Soumaya, hosts 66,000 pieces of Euro, Central American, Asian and Mexican Art valued at $700M. The curator/director of the museum deserves kudos also as many of the pieces are hung strategically (due to lack of wall space), that the pieces feel like they are floating on air. Very cool spatial arrangement of Art. I'm not an artist by any stretch but have seen great museums in the US, Europe and Asia. Having walked through the collection for over 4 hours, the Museo Soumaya ranks in my opi as one of the top 5 modern architecture museums in the world. The collections here were so impressive, I had more curiosity and more fun here than at The Broad and NYC's Guggenheim. I've yet to visit the Guggenheim Bilbao so I have no comments for now. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museo_Soumaya Tip: Entrance is free. Spend at least 3 hours here. Food options in museum and nearby eateries abound. But across the street from the museo, you'll find culinary gems: many many street food vendors cater to your inner Mexican culinary connoisseur. Website: museosoumaya.org read more

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I don't think I have ever posted a review for an art museum. This is a must do in Mexico City. The price is free and the art is amazing. Nothing in here is a dud. Take that from someone who often could care less about art museums. read more

Museo Soumaya - Gates of Hell - Museums Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

Great atrium replete with Rodin sculptures, degas, Chagall, Dufy & many more. Select artwork to tie in the origins of religion spanning to eastern influences can be observed through the five floors. Soumaya is modern and showy with its own select flair. Beautiful space for a great afternoon. And when you're done, it's attached to a semi mall with tea, coffee or ice cream pops if you need a pick-me-upper or pick up groceries from a giant superfood shop. read more

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