Built over the former Hospital of San Andrés, former novitiate of the company of Jesus. The building of the National Museum of Art is a witness to a time, culture and society that was developing and dreaming of Order and Progress. With these ideals in mind, Porfirio Díaz ordered the construction of the Communications Palace from 1902 to 1911, which was completed.
On July 25, 1982, the National Museum of Art opened its doors to show the public a cultural and artistic legacy and the monumentality of its building. In the year 2000, it reopened its doors to the public as the MUNAL after an intense process of remodelling and technological and museological updating in the manner of the great galleries of the world. Currently, it exhibits, studies and disseminates Mexican and international art from the sixteenth century to the first half of the twentieth century, providing innovative experiences for the understanding and aesthetic enjoyment of its collections and exhibitions in the public.
Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30 hrs.
Location: Calle Tacuba 8, Cuauhtémoc, Centro Histórico, 06010 Mexico City.
Contact: Tel. 01 55 8647 5430