Ciudad de México Trip Overview
Get close to modern Mexico with the most significant expression of art of the 20th century: Mexican Muralism. It is a form of art available to everyone that that defined the identity of Mexico after the Mexican Revolution, and during most of last century. It provided an opportunity to educate and inform the people with messages of cultural identity, politics and progress.
“The artist must paint as he would speak. I don’t want people to speculate what I mean; I want them to understand.” – Siqueiros
Visit three different museums, including the Muralist Museum inside Palacio de Bellas Artes, in a 3+ hours walking tour. Along with your guide, you will understand Mexican history through the work of some of the most important artist of modern Mexico.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Ciudad de México, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Get close to modern Mexico with the most significant expression of art of the 20th century: Mexican Muralism. It is a form of art available to everyone that that defined the identity of Mexico after the Mexican Revolution, and during most of last century. It provided an opportunity to educate and inform the people with messages of cultural identity, politics and progress.
“The artist must paint as he would speak. I don’t want people to speculate what I mean; I want them to understand.” – Siqueiros
Visit three different museums, including the Muralist Museum inside Palacio de Bellas Artes, in a 3+ hours walking tour. Along with your guide, you will understand Mexican history through the work of some of the most important artist of modern Mexico.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica, Calle Republica de Argentina 28, Mexico City 06000 Mexico
Visit the building of the Ministry of Education with murals from Diego Rivera and other important mural artists.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes, Juarez, esq. Eje Central, Col. Centro Del. Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México, Mexico City 06010 Mexico
Visit the 17 different murals, from different artists through the years, inside one of the most emblematic artistic buildings in Mexico.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Colon 7 at Calle Balderas, Mexico City Mexico
Learn about one of the most emblematic murals of Diego Rivera, and about the history behind this painting.
Duration: 45 minutes
