Free: All time
The National Museum of Mexican Art features prominent works by Mexican, Latino and Chicano artists and artifacts from Mexican history. The permanent exhibit “Mexicanidad: Our Past is Present” explores the history of Mexico in five stages: Pre-Cuahtemoc Mexico, Colonial Mexico, Mexico from Independence to revolution, Post-Mexican Revolution to Present-day Mexico and The Mexican Experience in the U.S. Meanwhile, the museum’s most popular temporary exhibit happens every October, in celebration of “Day of the Dead” (Dia de los Muertos).
Address: 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am – 5pm; Closed Mondays
Direction: Subway Pink Line to Damen Station or 18th St. Station; Bus No. 50 to 19th St. stop, No. 9 to 18th St. stop
Phone: +1 (312) 738-1503
Website: www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
Photo credit: National Museum of Mexican Art
