Estanquillo Museum, Art museum in Historic Center, Mexico
The Estanquillo Museum is an art museum in Mexico City's Historic Center that houses over 10,000 works. The collection includes prints, paintings, sculptures, miniatures, photographs, musical scores, and historical documents created by Mexican artists.
The museum occupies the La Esmeralda building constructed in 1890 and is based on the collection assembled by writer Carlos Monsiváis. Monsiváis spent his life gathering and preserving Mexican cultural treasures.
The collection features works by Mexican artists from different periods that reflect daily life and social themes in Mexico City. These pieces offer a direct view of how artists across generations saw and interpreted their city.
The museum is centrally located and open Wednesday through Monday. Admission is free, and visitors can relax on the rooftop cafeteria with views of the Historic Center after exploring the galleries.
The rooftop cafeteria offers expansive views across the buildings and streets of the Historic Center. It provides a quiet spot to rest and take in the surroundings after visiting the galleries.
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