Secretariat of Public Education Main Headquarters, Museum building in Historic Center, Mexico
The Secretariat of Public Education headquarters occupies a colonial structure with multiple courtyards decorated with murals depicting Mexican education and society.
Originally constructed as the Convent of the Incarnation in 1639, the building underwent transformation in 1921 to house Mexico's educational administration offices.
The walls feature extensive murals by Diego Rivera, presenting narratives about Mexican history, indigenous traditions, and the national education system.
The museum maintains regular visiting hours from Monday to Friday, offering guided tours through its exhibition halls and historical architecture.
The building contains three interior patios with stone staircases connecting different levels, displaying more than 200 individual mural panels.
Location: Mexico City
Address: República de Argentina 28, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Phone: +525536011000ext.51238
Website: http://sic.gob.mx/ficha.php?table=museo&table_id=706
GPS coordinates: 19.43706,-99.13180
Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:37
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