Places to visit in Ciudad de México
Museum

Rufino Tamayo Museum

Rufino Tamayo Museum
Museum

Rufino Tamayo Museum

(55) 4122 8200.

Paséo de la Reforma 51, Bosque de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX.. 11580.

$ 4.00

Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm

Information

The legendary Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo, known internationally for his pictorial work, began collecting plastic works from the 60’s to create a rich cultural heritage and make it available to the public.  It was the idea behind the building, the Museo Rufino Tamayo, also known as the Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art.

The construction of the campus began in 1979 by the architect Teodoro González de León and Abraham Zabludowsky, finishing two years later. The building has several levels organized in modules, designed to be illuminated with natural light inside. The total area is 2800 square meters, with 5100 construction.

He was awarded the National Architecture Prize in 1981 for its contemporary style; it is regarded as one more piece of the collection that integrates into a museum.

The museum’s collection was comprised of Olga and Rufino Tamayo, and bears witness to the artistic movements in the second half of the twentieth century, a time which brought together the 300 pieces of the museum’s permanent collection. The works included come from different artistic movements such as the School of Paris, figuration and Expressionism.

The museum collection is extended outside of the enclosure, which shows contemporary sculptures that can be enjoyed outside.

Currently, temporary exhibitions include the work of artists Monika Sosnowska and Roman Ondák.

Location: Rufino Tamayo Museum, Extension of the Paseo de la Reforma in front of Chapultepec Park.

Auditorio subway station, line 7.

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Price: $ 15.00, $19.00 pesos.

Services: Café Tamayo, bookstore, guided tours.

Multimedia

Photo Gallery

Temporary Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Temporary Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Temporary Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Temporary Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Couple, bronze sculptures of Contemporary Art
Couple, bronze sculptures of Contemporary Art
Rust Cube by artiste Fernando Gonzalez Gortazar
Rust Cube by artiste Fernando Gonzalez Gortazar
Main facade Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art
Main facade Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art
First stone of the museum s expansion works laid on June 17 2011
First stone of the museum s expansion works laid on June 17 2011
Contacto

Location on map

(55) 4122 8200.

Paséo de la Reforma 51, Bosque de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX.. 11580.