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May 19, 2024

　　This museum has a wonderfully varied collection of Mexico’s traditional arts and crafts, with some astounding ‘trees of life’ from Metepec, whimsical Day of the Dead figures and a fine display of charro (cowboy) gear. There are also mosaics, traditional rugs, a loft and a gift shop.

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Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez
West of Mexico City
　　Dedicated to Mexican painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez (1824-1904), the Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez is divided into eight rooms in an 18th Century building. Gutiérrez travelled throughout Mexico, South America, England and Italy. His greatest claim to infamy is as the first Mexican artist to show a painting of a nude...
Museo José María Velasco
West of Mexico City
　　This museum is dedicated to landscape painter José María Velasco (1840–1912), who helped to create a sense of Mexican identity through the country's landscapes. He captures the grandeur of the land with vivid clarity. One such painting of the Valley Of Mexico is in the Museum of the Vatican, in...
Museo de Antropología e História
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　　This standout museum presents exhibits on the state’s history from prehistoric times to the 20th century, with a good collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts. It also traces pre-Hispanic cultural influences up to the modern day in tools, clothing, textiles and religion. Most labeling is in Spanish only. ...
Centro Cultural Mexiquense
West of Mexico City
　　This large cultural center, 4.5km west of the city center, houses three good museums (which all keep the same hours). It’s no must-see, but still a worthwhile free diversion for visitors interested in local arts and crafts, local archaeology and modern art. 　　From downtown you can take a taxi (M$40),...
Museo Luis Nishizawa
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　　This musuem exhibits the work of modern Mexican-Japanese muralist and landscape artist Luis Nishizawa (1918–2014). Nishizawa was born in the state of Mexico and trained in both Mexican and Japanese artistic styles, which is reflected in murals constructed from ceramics. He is known for his mixed-media sculptures and intensely colorful...
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Museo de Culturas Populares
West of Mexico City
　　This museum has a wonderfully varied collection of Mexico’s traditional arts and crafts, with some astounding ‘trees of life’ from Metepec, whimsical Day of the Dead figures and a fine display of charro (cowboy) gear. There are also mosaics, traditional rugs, a loft and a gift shop. ...
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