Bored of waiting in line and overwhelmed at the sheer magnitude of works on display at the “Museo Nacional de Antrologia” and distraught at not being able to advance book tickets to “Museo Frida Kahlo” - “Museo de Arte Popular” offers a colourful alternative to the well trodden tourist trail of Mexico City. Elitist West European culture tends to be very sniffy about folk art. However folk art is the life blood of Mexican culture. It gives the distinct flavour that distinguishes Mexican art from the rest of the world. While you might be nervous the museum’s works might resemble nothing more than a Mercado Artesanal Mexicano. The art on display is of stunning quality, extremely colourful and wonderfully curated. There is enough information and context that doesn’t overwhelm or bore. At this present time there are a comfortable number of visitors, no massive lines to enter, enough space to appreciate the exhibits without obscuring fellow onlookers and vice versa. With enough time to enjoy the pieces without feeling rushed. I highly recommend “Museo de Arte Popular” it celebrates the joy of Mexican art and even the gift shop is a delight. This museum should be on all tourists’ schedules.

This museum has interesting displays of artworks from various regions and cultures of Mexico. When you enter the museum on the bottom floor, you will see a bead-covered Volkswagen and several very large and colorful Alebrije (fantastical animals). There is something for everyone: pottery, jewelry, woodworking, paper mache, etc. There was a very amusing section of day of the dead (skeleton) themed artwork as well lots of interesting masks. We spent 1 1/2 hours here and could have spent more time here but the museum was closing.

What a joyful place! If you're at all interested in Mexican culture, this is a wonderful place to learn a bit about alebrijes, masks, various festivals and celebrations, and all sorts of traditions in different regions. The museum isn't overwhelming and it certainly wasn't crowded the day I was there. A lot of the verbiage is in English as well as Spanish and it has an amazing gift shop.

We didn't get around to this museum on our first visit to Mexico City several years ago, but so glad we did so this time around. Loved all of it - the art is so interesting and uplifting. The amazing beaded Volkswagen Beetle in the front foyer is a fitting introduction to the wonderful art inside the museum. Even better, we visited on a Sunday when admission was free for all visitors (not just Mexican nationals), and it was not very crowded. Recommended!

This is a great museum, suitable for kids and adults. It features multi-floor exhibits of folk and popular art. The current exhibit includes a fascinating textile exhibit by San Miguel de Allende artist Lena Bartula, reason enough to visit. Exhibits can be seen within 90 minutes to 2 hours. I've been more than three times and always find something interesting.

This is an utterly spectacular museum. Truly. The art is first-rate, the curation excellent, and the facility wonderful. The staff was very welcoming and very professional. I can't praise Museo de Arte Popular enough!

I had never even heard of this museum and I don’t know why. Very cool, nicely laid out, close to Zocalo Mexico City. Plan to spend 1.5 hours. Excellent examples of Mexican folk art.