A must tour to encounter the art, soul and history of Mexico
About
Discover some of the murals most iconic and beautiful murals you’ll find around Mexico City. Muralism has been a big thing in Mexico for almost a century and some of its exponents are also considered to be among the country’s greatest artists. Murals are much more than just aesthetics though, they act as detailed representations of the political and social environment of Mexico throughout its history. If you’re interested in learning some Mexican history, murals are a great place to start. Most of them are located in historical buildings and museums you can not miss in your visit.
Highlights
Museo de las Constituciones UNAM, Calle del Carmen 31, Centro Histórico
Contemplate Mexico’s first mural (1922), Roberto Montenegro’s mural, The Tree of Life, often called the Tree of Science, remains remainsIts meanings encompass everything from cosmic to psychological aspects, bringing together the celestial, the feminine, and the maternal, while also embodying a bisexual character.»
Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Ciudad de México México
The old National Preparatory School is the birthplace of Muralimso. Here is La Creación, the first mural by Diego Rivera. The piece decorates the amphitheater of the Old College of San Ildefonso, where he would meet for the first time a teenager named Frida Kahlo.
Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaría de Educacion Publica, Calle Republica de Argentina 28, Ciudad de México 06000 México
Open from Tuesday to Friday
Diego Rivera was chosen to decorate the walls of the former ex-convent of the «Divino Verbo», converted during the government of Álvaro Obregón del Divino Verbo, converted during the government of Álvaro Obregón into the Secretariat of Public Education.
We enter the Patio de los Trabajos. It is impossible to find a space free of paint; Rivera occupied everything. In fact, from floor to ceiling he expressed his interpretation of our pre-Hispanic heritage, the distribution of land and the dignified treatment of workers and peasants. There are more than 150 murals.
- Palacio de Bellas Artes, Avenida Juarez y Eje Central s/n Centro Histórico, Ciudad de México
Shortly before the inauguration of the majestic Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1934, several Mexican muralists with international recognition received the official commission to paint on the walls of said enclosure.
This building, which stands intact on Juarez Avenue in the Historic Center of the city, is the maximum house of artistic and cultural expression in Mexico City.
It is a space that accommodates exhibitions, dance shows, plays and more. Its museum, which opened at the same time as the building, was the first museum in Mexico. And undoubtedly the most important works of this place, are the murals that adorn the walls, and that were run by different Mexican artists.
Meeting & Pick-Up
We meet all travelers at a starting point.
Starting points
Colegio de San Ildefonso
Justo Sierra 16, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX
End points
Palacio de Bellas Artes, Av. Juárez, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Schedules
Every day available, but Monday
- 10:30am, 2pm
Includes
- Bilingual guide
- Admision Fees
