EXCLUSIVE TOUR at Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum - Small Groups
Description
The Anahuacalli Museum, whose name in Nahuatl means 'house on land between two seas,' is a visionary creation by Diego Rivera together with architect Juan O'Gorman. Conceived as a studio, museum, and temple for art, this one-of-a-kind space allows visitors to appreciate not only the vast collection of crafts and pre-Hispanic pieces Rivera gathered throughout his life, but also contemporary works in constant dialogue with the past. Its monumental architecture, inspired by ancient Mesoamerican constructions and built with volcanic stone, makes it a work of art in itself. Integrated into the natural environment of El Pedregal, Anahuacalli is also a City of the Arts: a living place where art is exhibited, created, and reflected upon. It is a constantly evolving museum that unites pre-Hispanic and contemporary aesthetics — past, present, and future — in a single space.
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Itinerary
Begin your experience with an introduction to the Coyoacán area, the Pedregal de San Ángel, and the local towns and neighborhoods of the city, while touring the building complex amidst architecture embedded in a rugged natural setting. You will also learn about the creators of the site, Diego Rivera and Juan O'Gorman, among other notable figures. Finally, begin your tour through the main building and traverse all the levels of the universe according to the Mesoamerican worldview.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels