University Museum of Contemporary Art

The University Museum of Contemporary Art is an art museum located on the UNAM campus in Coyoacán, designed by architect Teodoro González de León. The building contains spacious exhibition halls with high ceilings that hold a substantial collection of modern and contemporary artworks.

The museum was established in 2008 as Mexico's first public museum dedicated entirely to contemporary art of the 21st century. Its creation reflected an institutional commitment to providing a center for artistic research and exhibition linked to the university.

The museum occupies a central place on the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico and shapes how students and visitors experience the academic landscape. Works on display show how contemporary artists have responded to life in Mexico and beyond.

The museum is located on the UNAM campus and is easily reached by public transportation, including the metro to Universidad station. Visitors will find wheelchair access, guided tours, and an on-site restaurant to make their visit comfortable.

At the entrance of the museum stands a large steel sculpture called La Espiga, created by the renowned artist Rufino Tamayo. This striking installation is one of the first artworks visitors encounter when arriving at the site.

Location: Coyoacán

Address: Av. Insurgentes Sur 3000, C.U., Coyoacán, 04510 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Phone: +525556226972

Website: https://muac.unam.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.31478,-99.18544

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22