How much does the Museo Soumaya cost?

Tourist Guide Museo Soumaya The Museo Soumaya is open every day between 10:30 and 18:30 and there is no admission fee. The museum is located in the Plaza Carso just off the Revolución Avenue with the junction to the Eje 10 south, it is approximately 15km to the south of the Zocalo and Mexico Cathedral.

What is the Museo Soumaya made of?

Construction. The building is a 46-metre-high (151 ft) six-story building covered by 16,000 hexagonal aluminum tiles. The aluminium used in the project was supplied by a company that is also owned by Carlos Slim.

Is Museo Soumaya free?

Museo Soumaya From Tamayo murals and 20th-century Mexican works to the ever-changing temporary expositions on the top floor, it also boasts a wealth of European art from the Old Masters. And it’s completely free, every day.

How long did Museo Soumaya take to build?

four years
Mexico City–Designed by FREE Fernando Romero EnterprisE, Museo Soumaya opened to the public on March 29, 2011 after four years of development. The Museo Soumaya houses one of the most important art collections in Latin America with over 6,200 artworks and 60,000 square feet of exhibition space.

Why was Museo Soumaya built?

The Museu Soumaya was established by the Carlos Slim Foundation in 1994 with the aim to “collect, study, preserve, present and showcase art mainly from Mexico and Europe” (collecionar, investigar, conservar, difundir y exponer testimonios artisticos de Mexico y Europa principalmente).

When was Museo Soumaya built?

1994
Soumaya Museum/Founded

History & Construction Iconic from the moment it was opened in 1994, Museo Soumaya is actually a catch all term for two separate buildings both designed by famed architect Fernando Romero.

Are museums free in Mexico?

There are many museums to which you can access free of charge every day, get to know them! So varied is the array of museums in Mexico City that few people could claim to know them all, but unlike other cities around the world, here the prices are very accessible.

How much is Carlos Slim net worth?

79.2 billion USD (2021)
Carlos Slim/Net worth

When did Museo Soumaya open?

Iconic from the moment it was opened in 1994, Museo Soumaya is actually a catch all term for two separate buildings both designed by famed architect Fernando Romero.

What can you do in Mexico City for free?

10 Best Free Things to Do in Mexico City

• Bike down Paseo de la Reforma.
• Rivera murals in the Palacio Nacional.
• Museo Soumaya.
• Basilica de Guadalupe.
• Parque México.
• Explore the UNAM Campus.
• Watch Aztec dancers in Zócalo.
• Mariachi bands in Plaza Garibaldi.

What is there to do in Mexico City on a Sunday?

Options for a not-so-lazy local Sunday in Mexico City

• Walk Reforma. Avenida Reforma is one of the main thoroughfares in the city—and it is gorgeous in its own right.
• Casa Fusión (pictured)
• Mercado Jamaica.
• Museo del Arte Moderno and MUAC.
• Coyoacán.
• MEET THE LOCAL: KATIE BIELAMOWICZ.
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