The Museo de Arte Moderno, or MAM, opened in 1964 in Chapultepec Park, on Paseo de la Reforma. It holds Mexican and Latin American art from the 20th and 21st centuries, including Frida Kahlo’s The Two Fridas. Its two round buildings, designed by a team led by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, also the architect of the National Museum of Anthropology, are linked by a sculpture garden. It’s a manageable size, ideal for a morning visit. It’s 1.4 km from Hotel Emma Boutique.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance from the hotel | 1.4 km |
| Getting there | About a 17-minute walk, or Chapultepec Metro (Line 1) |
| Opening hours | Tuesday to Sunday, 10:15 to 17:45; closed Mondays |
| Cost | Paid admission; free for everyone on Sundays |
| Suggested time | 1.5 to 2 hours |
Hours and free-entry policy published by INBAL, the national fine arts institute. Check temporary exhibitions on the museum’s website.
What to see at the museum
- The Two Fridas, Frida Kahlo’s painting and the best-known piece in the collection.
- Surrealism in Mexico: works by Remedios Varo and Leonora Carrington.
- 20th-century Mexican painting: Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Dr. Atl and Rufino Tamayo, among others.
- The sculpture garden: outdoor pieces among the park’s trees, worth a stroll before or after the galleries.
- Temporary exhibitions: they change several times a year and often feature contemporary art.
Getting there from Hotel Emma Boutique
- On foot (about 17 minutes): walk west to Paseo de la Reforma and follow it toward Chapultepec to the corner of Calzada Gandhi, where the entrance is.
- By Metro: from Sevilla, 200 m from the hotel, take Line 1 toward Observatorio to Chapultepec, the next stop; from there it’s about a 10-minute walk to Reforma and Gandhi.
- By Metrobús: Line 7 runs along Paseo de la Reforma and its Gandhi station is right by the museum.
Tips for your visit
- Don’t go on a Monday: the museum is closed, and so is the park’s First Section.
- Sundays are free and busier; on weekdays you can take the galleries at your own pace.
- Pair it with the Tamayo Museum across Reforma, or with Chapultepec Castle.
- Save time for the garden: it’s a nice break between museums.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Museum of Modern Art’s opening hours?
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:15 to 17:45. It’s closed on Mondays.
How much does the Museum of Modern Art cost?
Admission is paid except on Sundays, when it’s free for everyone. Check the current fee on its website.
How do I get to the Museum of Modern Art from Roma Norte?
Walk about 17 minutes along Paseo de la Reforma, or take Metro Line 1 from Sevilla to Chapultepec and walk 10 minutes.
Where to stay near the Museum of Modern Art?
In Roma Norte, Hotel Emma Boutique is 1.4 km from the museum and 200 m from Sevilla Metro, with rooms for 1 to 5 guests.