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National Museum of Mexican Art

1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
312 738 1503
As featured in Chicago For free and 1 other guide
Ranked #50 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Fee: No
Owner description: Enjoy one of the country's largest collections of Mexican art and culture, including a vibrant textile collection including indigenous outfits and... more » Owner description: Enjoy one of the country's largest collections of Mexican art and culture, including a vibrant textile collection including indigenous outfits and weavings, folk art including masks and Día de los Muertos artifacts and ephemera documenting the Chicano Movement. Open daily 10am-5pm, closed Mondays. « less
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Chicago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

When I visited this was considered the largest collection of Mexican art in the world. It was also free at the time which is always a plus. The staff were unbelievably knowledgeable and helpful. Even in the gift shop the staff were there to help instead of hard-sell. This is one of the top tier art museums in Chicago and... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I Love going to this museum! Not only is it filled with beautiful mexican art but its filled with mexican history and culture

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Beautiful exhibitions. Loved being able to take my time and stroll through each gallery. The quality of the contents could easily merit an entrance fee. However the free admission really got me in the door. The only weird thing was having staff members hang around in the galleries - it kind of made me feel rushed toward the end.

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Beautiful colors, wonderful museum in the heart of Chicago's Mexican-American neighborhood of Pilsen (formerly a Czech neighborhood.) If you can, visit during the Day of the Dead exhibit in November. Permanent exhibits are wonderful as well.

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Nothing out of the ordinary, didn't seem like anything you don't already see in the latino neighborhoods.

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paris
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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Learned a lot in going through the rooms devoted to history; panels in both English and Spanish explained and elaborated on the times and the objects. The special exhibits, such as for processions, day of the dead, sculptures, etc. were also adelight. And the gift shop was full of eye candy. They have lots of seasonal programs, too. Check out... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

with all of the mexican people living in chicago, i feel like they could really expand on some of the stuff they have. the day of the dead exibit was cool though, and its free admission.

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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This museum was wonderful. Free admission (although they happily take donations) and an amazing space

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Lousiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Enjoyed the museum with my family. Much interesting art work, but also a lot of cultural information regarding Mexicans and Mexican-Americans, very informative. The curators did an excellent job with the information they displayed with each and every piece.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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It is so accessible for all.....If you are planning to visit Chicago.....and you stay in Downtown Chicago....You can take pink line....to 18th st.....from there is like two blocks....

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