The Museo de Arte Popular, or MAP, brings together folk art from all over Mexico: textiles, ceramics, glass, toys, piñatas and alebrijes. It fills a 1927 Art Deco building downtown, a block from Avenida Juárez, and it’s an easy way to grasp the range of Mexican crafts in a single visit. It’s 3.3 km from Hotel Emma Boutique.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance from the hotel | 3.3 km |
| Getting there | Metro Line 1 from Sevilla to Balderas, then Line 3 to Juárez |
| Hours | Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; closed Mondays |
| Cost | Paid admission; free on Sundays |
| Suggested time | 1.5 to 2 hours |
Hours and admission per the museum’s official website. Under-18s, students and teachers with valid ID, over-60s with ID, people with disabilities and artisans also get in free.
What to see
- The building: a former Art Deco fire station designed by Vicente Mendiola, with pre-Hispanic-inspired reliefs on the façade.
- The central courtyard under a modern glass dome that fills the interior with light.
- The themed galleries of the permanent collection, with textiles, ceramics, blown glass, furniture, toys and kitchenware.
- The rooms devoted to master artisans and to pieces from Mexico’s different states.
- The alebrijes: the museum organizes the yearly parade of giant alebrijes, and its permanent collection includes alebrijes.
Getting there from Hotel Emma Boutique
By Metro: walk 200 m to Sevilla station on Line 1 and ride toward Pantitlán to Balderas, three stops away. Change to Line 3 toward Indios Verdes and get off at Juárez, the next stop. The museum is a block away, at Revillagigedo 11, on the corner of Independencia.
By taxi or ride-hailing app: about 3.3 km; travel time depends heavily on downtown traffic.
Tips for your visit
- It’s closed on Mondays. For free entry go on a Sunday, though it tends to be busier.
- Arrive early: the ticket office closes half an hour before the museum does.
- Pair it with the Memory and Tolerance Museum, a few blocks away, and the Alameda Central.
- Check the museum’s program: temporary exhibitions change throughout the year.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Museo de Arte Popular’s opening hours?
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It’s closed on Mondays, and the ticket office closes at 5:30 p.m.
How much does the Museo de Arte Popular cost?
General admission is paid, and entry is free on Sundays. Under-18s, students and teachers with ID, over-60s, people with disabilities and artisans don’t pay.
How do I get to the Museo de Arte Popular by Metro?
Take Line 3 to Juárez station, a block from the museum. From Roma Norte, board Line 1 at Sevilla and change at Balderas.
Where to stay to visit the Museo de Arte Popular?
In Roma Norte, Hotel Emma Boutique is 200 m from Sevilla Metro, from where you reach the museum with a single change at Balderas.