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Museo Jumex
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Small museum of contemporary art, offering rotating exhibits in a bold, modern space.via Google
Designed by David Chipperfield, this museum houses one of the largest private contemporary art collections in Latin America.
- Good to know
- Free admission, 1.5 hours needed.
Reviews from Google
Museo Jumex is one of the leading contemporary art museums in Mexico City and a must-visit for anyone interested in modern and experimental art. Those familiar with Whitney museum in New York, will feel the same vibe. Located in the vibrant Polanco district, the museum’s striking white building, designed by architect David Chipperfield, is a work of art in itself. The museum hosts rotating exhibitions featuring works by prominent international and Mexican contemporary artists. The galleries are spacious and thoughtfully curated, allowing visitors to fully engage with the installations, paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works on display. One of the highlights of Museo Jumex is how it encourages visitors to think differently about art and modern culture. The exhibitions are often bold, creative, and thought-provoking.
Museo Jumex is a contemporary art museum located in Polanco. Admission is free, although weekends can get very crowded. During my CDMX visit in May 2026, I got the opportunity to visit the museum and I really enjoyed the FIFA World Cup themed exhibits. I’m not a soccer fan, but I still found the exhibit educational and genuinely intriguing. One of the most fascinating sections was about the 1971 “Women’s World Cup” in Mexico, which was unofficially hosted by the country and drew large crowds despite FIFA not formally recognizing it at the time. The exhibit examines how this moment in sports history was largely erased from mainstream, and simultaneously celebrates the women and fans who made it significant. The show does an excellent job connecting sports, culture, gender, media, and historical memory in a way that feels important ans meaningful even if you know very little about soccer. Also, Museo Jumex has wonderful restrooms.
Definitely not as massive as their neighbours but, definitely worth the time to visit. Though provoking. Quite a long line when we left after an hour at 15:30. Free entrance as well.
Standout collection, which does an amazing job of rotating works. The building itself is airy and allows for easy flow. Highly recommend!!!
Museo Jumex is a Premier Contemporary Art Institution, a Super obligated stop when visiting Mexico City. It houses an outstanding private collection featuring renowned international artists such as Andy Warhol, Gabriel Orozco, among others. The iconic building, designed by David Chipperfield, stands out with its travertine clad façade and sawtooth roof. It is a space devoted to experimentation, education, and a deep affection for art, almost like a laboratory for new generations of global collectors. The main staircase is a monumental composition of ancestral materials, geometry, wrapped by heavy steel. Elevation of the ceiling invites light and fresh air from Iztaccihuatl volcano. The elevators are spacious enough for a vip party.....No bubble gum allowed... Marble generosity everywhere...Restrooms are a Palace.... Visiting feels like a cinematic lottery: even if you know the name of the exhibition, you never know what you will encounter, only that you will be amazed. It is deeply satisfying that this extraordinary museum is free. Visitors should admire the family behind; first class art gift, not only to Mexico, to the world. Stay hydrated, stay inspired drinking several glasses a day of Jumex juice, a delicious exposition of Mexico’s finest fruits. Yosef