Museo De Arte Popular

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  • Address
    Revillagigedo 11, Alameda Central & Around
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  • Phone
    5510 2201
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  • Transport
    underground rail: Juárez

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Lonely Planet review

Opened in 2006, the Museo de Arte Popular is a major showcase for Mexico's folk arts and traditions. Contemporary crafts from all over Mexico are thematically displayed on the museum's three levels, including pottery from Michoacán, carnival masks from Chiapas, alebrijes (fanciful animal figures) from Oaxaca and trees of life from Puebla. There are also beaded textiles, fantastic headdresses and votive paintings, along with videos of indigenous festivities.

The museum occupies the former fire department headquarters, itself an outstanding example of 1920s art deco by architect Vicente Mendiola, with a skylight over the interior patio. Not surprisingly, the ground-level shop is an excellent place to look for quality handicrafts.