National Museum of Mexican Art

1852 W 19th St, Chicago, Illinois 60608 USA

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“A museum without borders”

The National Museum of Mexican Art (Formerly known as the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum) is a museum which features Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art and culture. The museum was founded in 1982 by Carlos Tortolero. Located in the neighborhood of Pilsen in Chicago, Illinois, the current building in Harrison Park opened on March 27, 1987. The museum is the only Latino museum accredited by the American Association of Museums. The mission of the museum is to display Mexican culture as one sin fronteras(without borders).

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Gentry Q.

August 09, 2024

Literally an amazing experience. I got to see a Diego Rivera in person . And Mario my tour guide was so incredible and informative I learned so much . Can't wait to take other there it's so local Read more

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Isaiah G.

April 10, 2024

We found this place on yelp and it said it was free so we decided to stop by. There's a side parking lot and you pay for parking. Someone greats you in the front. There's several rooms you can go... Read more

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Linda I.

February 04, 2024

Loved visiting this museum! I was looking for things to do in the Pilsen area and stumbled upon this. It's free (donations welcome) with some really wonderful art. During my visit, there were two... Read more

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