3 Best Modern art museums in Mexico
Best Modern art museums in Mexico
At a glance
Data updated: October 2026
- Places listed
- 5
- Average rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Reviews
- 25,306
- Rated 4.5 or higher
- 67%
- With a website
- 100%
3 best Modern art museums in Mexico compared
| Rank | Place | Score | Rating | Reviews | 5★ share |
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| #1 | Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey | 4.70 | 4.7 | 8,899 | 80% |
| #2 | Museo de Arte Moderno | 4.60 | 4.6 | 14,456 | 75% |
| #3 | MUFO | 3.41 | 3.4 | 1,951 | 42% |
LocalGuideWorld score: the average rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 2,000 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 3 reviews.
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How the places are rated
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★ 4.5 – 5.02 places (67%)
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★ 4.0 – 4.40 places (0%)
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★ 3.5 – 3.90 places (0%)
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★ < 3.51 places (33%)
What reviewers talk about
Share of 23 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Price & value39%
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View13%
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Service & staff13%
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Waiting & crowds4%
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Atmosphere4%
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Quick facts
- How many places in the “Modern art museum” category are listed in Mexico?
- There are 5 places in the “Modern art museum” category in Mexico on LocalGuideWorld.
- What are the 3 best places in the “Modern art museum” category in Mexico?
- By LocalGuideWorld score: Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey, Museo de Arte Moderno, MUFO.
- Which place in the “Modern art museum” category in Mexico has the highest rating?
- Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey, rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 8,899 reviews.
- Which place in the “Modern art museum” category in Mexico has the most reviews?
- Museo de Arte Moderno, with 14,456 reviews.
- What is the average rating of places in the “Modern art museum” category in Mexico?
- 4.4 out of 5 on average, based on 52,715 reviews.
Reviews
A stunning museum with two floors of exhibits and outdoor statue garden. There were a variety of exhibits featuring Mexico City artists from Abraham Ángel to Enrique Archie Verría and a visiting exhibit from John Golding. I enjoyed the variety and the setting in Chapultepec Park was serene. A must visit!
You can also find The Two Fridas by Frida Kahlo canvas in this museum.
You can also find The Two Fridas by Frida Kahlo canvas in this museum.
Not worth the $5 to get in. The only great painting is Frida's. The rest of this "museum's" collection is subpar at best. Skip this lousy museum that is not even worth 1-Star. The employees here are jerks!
A nice museum surrounded by a garden full of art. It isn't a huge museum, but there are many interesting pieces.
There are a few sky lights in this building, which is nice and the rooms had a nice layout.
Sadly, one room was closed, and I can only assume that it is due to a change of exhibition.
I enjoyed my time here as there were many artists that I am familiar with, so it was great to see some of their other work. I have discovered new artists that I would also like to see more of.
I would visit again. I highly recommend the gardens and surrounding parks on a nice day.
85 pesos during the week and free on Sunday.
Gift shop.
Cloakroom was free of charge.
There are a few sky lights in this building, which is nice and the rooms had a nice layout.
Sadly, one room was closed, and I can only assume that it is due to a change of exhibition.
I enjoyed my time here as there were many artists that I am familiar with, so it was great to see some of their other work. I have discovered new artists that I would also like to see more of.
I would visit again. I highly recommend the gardens and surrounding parks on a nice day.
85 pesos during the week and free on Sunday.
Gift shop.
Cloakroom was free of charge.
Great Museum, very nice clear layout, easy to follow.
Nice little museum where you can see Frida Kahlo's Two Fridas as well as a range of works by Mexican artists such as Rufino Tamayo and Francisco Castro Leñero.
Nicely curated collections, easily digestible size. They don't take card payment however, so make sure you have enough cash for tickets.
Nicely curated collections, easily digestible size. They don't take card payment however, so make sure you have enough cash for tickets.
This is the first time I write a review. But I just couldn't let it go. DO NOT go to this "museum". You would literally pay to se some rooms with lights or very cheap decoration. It is terrible, it only takes like 20 min to see all those 6 rooms. Wish I had read the reviews before. Such a waste of money and time.
Must see museum on the eastern edge of Bosque de Chapultepec. I went on Sunday when entry is free. It was not at all crowded upon opening or during the 90 minutes of my stay there.
Lots to see and enjoy and contemplate. I was surprised to be as captivated as I was with the volcanos exhibit. Volcanoes, both active and dormant, play a significant role in the Mexican psyche. The idea that nature can be both destructive and nurturing as well as unpredictable. Seismic activity accounts for much devastation in the distant past as well as in more recent history. During my stay the city conducted a seismic alert/readiness test as they do annually to keep the public aware of the threat and how to stay safe when the next one strikes.
In addition to the many striking exhibits the building itself is also beautiful and adds to the aesthetic appeal of the entire experience.
Lots to see and enjoy and contemplate. I was surprised to be as captivated as I was with the volcanos exhibit. Volcanoes, both active and dormant, play a significant role in the Mexican psyche. The idea that nature can be both destructive and nurturing as well as unpredictable. Seismic activity accounts for much devastation in the distant past as well as in more recent history. During my stay the city conducted a seismic alert/readiness test as they do annually to keep the public aware of the threat and how to stay safe when the next one strikes.
In addition to the many striking exhibits the building itself is also beautiful and adds to the aesthetic appeal of the entire experience.
Do not waste your time. I hardly ever do any reviews. It was 250 mxn per person and went on a weekday so it was not busy. Its not about the money, i just really do not want anyone to waste their time. There are 6 exhibits, only like one is interesting, makes for ok photos on like 2 of them but we finished all 6 in like 10 mins. The staff was awful, they kept telling us to hurry up and we could not enjoy anything. Not worth anyones time. Whoever wrote positive reviews on here must work with the museum or something. Trust the bad reviews
Excellent museum, currently with two major exhibitions: Bill Viola with video art and Jose Bedia’s paintings. The building itself is beautiful and I think it is the best museum of modern art I visited in the recent years
Full of modern art treasures with paintings from Orozco, Siqueiros and Frieda Kahlo. They have and entire section dedicated to Diego Rivera that features some of his portraits and his work from his visit to the Soviet Union. Another domed area has a large mural by Ruffino Tamayo. Upstairs was a section dedicated to Remedios Varo, but I don't know if it is permanent. There is a large sculpture garden outside.
Amazing collection of art. And the exhibition of Emma Hurtado and Diego Rivera is a great look into their lives. And to see so many paintings by Diego. Incredible.
The Museum has a nice architecture. And Sunday’s free entry.
Also the exhibition of Remedios Barios. One of the key female Mexican surrealists. Two thumbs up.
The Museum has a nice architecture. And Sunday’s free entry.
Also the exhibition of Remedios Barios. One of the key female Mexican surrealists. Two thumbs up.
I went on a Friday and the entrance was free so I am not sure about buying tickets in advance or how that works so that was an upside; the museum was had great pieces too look at and admire. The staff was very helpful as well incase you get lost or need to find a WC they would point you into the right direction. I recommend seeing the museum if you have time and are into art. These are some pieces I found interesting and liked.
Beautiful building! Sadly the whole museum wasn’t open. There were too many restricted areas. Not enough art was seen. I loved the Marcela y Gina exhibit along with the Helen Escobedo exhibit.
Beautiful facility. Interesting installations. Great spot to stop for a rest from the heat. Staff is kind and personable. Price $4-5 US dollars. If you are touring the plaza it's worth the stop.
This museum of the future is very placed on the present.
They have two rooms, NFTs gallery and some kind of screens.
I would say the best room is the tundra.
It's overpriced.
Save your money and go somewhere else.
They have two rooms, NFTs gallery and some kind of screens.
I would say the best room is the tundra.
It's overpriced.
Save your money and go somewhere else.