MUSEO NACIONAL DE ARTE (MUNICIPAL)
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This museum, which presents a vast panorama of Mexican art, hosts major international exhibitions on the first floor
Founded in 1982, the museum presents a vast panorama of Mexican art from the 16th to the 20th century. The building, then the headquarters of the Ministry of Communications, can be considered the ultimate expression of the architecture of the Porfirio Díaz era; it features an eclectic style typical of the early 20th century, with a neoclassical predominance. The entrance to its immense hall is immediately striking, and visitors must then climb its magnificent staircases to reach the various exhibition levels. These are divided into three distinct periods: Assimilation of the West (1550-1821), Nation Building (1810-1910), Plastic Strategies for a New Nation (1910-1950). All the country's greatest artists are represented, from religious painters to Mexican muralists such as Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco, and landscape artists like Dr. Atl and Jose Maria Velasco. A comprehensive visit, well worth the detour. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum also hosts major international exhibitions on the first floor. The Museo Nacional de Arte is best recognized by the large statue of Spanish King Charles IV on horseback, by Spanish sculptor Manuel Tolsá, which stands in front of the entrance and greets visitors. Opposite is the Palacio de Minería (5 Calle Tacuba), a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture in vogue in Mexico in the early 19th century.
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