Diego Rivera Mural Museum, Art museum in Historic Center, Mexico
The Diego Rivera Mural Museum houses a monumental 15-meter-long mural with over 150 figures from Mexican history and society. The work displays a detailed composition spanning several centuries of Mexican life within a single scene.
The mural was originally created inside Hotel del Prado but faced threat from the 1985 earthquake. Authorities decided to build a dedicated museum that opened in 1988 to protect and preserve the work for future generations.
The central mural shows Mexican society through historical figures including revolutionaries, artists, and workers who shaped the nation. Visitors can see how Rivera chose to represent different social classes and moments from the country's past.
The location sits centrally on Balderas Avenue and is easy to reach by public transport. Photography is permitted with possible additional arrangement, and guided tours help visitors understand the details of the work better.
The museum building was designed specifically around the existing mural, using a metal structure to support its considerable weight. This engineering solution allowed the artwork to remain in place rather than being moved or divided.
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