University Museum of Contemporary Art
Art museum · Ampl Insurgentes Cuicuilco ·
Contemporary art museum with unique architecture & diverse exhibits
Contemporary art museum with unique architecture & diverse exhibits
"A 14,000 square-foot contemporary art museum on the grounds of Mexico City's largest public university, this destination draws architecture and design aficionados to Teodoro Gonzalez de Leon’s building and contemporary art fans to its collection of Mexican work from the 1950s onward, ranging from paintings and drawings to video and sound installations. The university grounds (which sit on an eco-reserve) are also a popular place for families to hang during weekends." - Scarlett Lindeman, Susannah Rigg
"Located within the University Cultural Center, MUAC (University Museum of Contemporary Art) is a contemporary art museum on the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). MUAC opened in November 2008 and is the first museum conceived holistically, from corporate management to the architectural project of the great Teodoro González de Leon as the first public museum for contemporary art in México. It houses and exhibits the contemporary art collection of the UNAM, consisting of works of art created from 1952 onwards and are transcendent and representative in the development of contemporary art in Mexico." - Leolab
"Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC) is the city’s main contemporary art museum focusing on Latin American artists, located within the Ciudad Universitaria." - David Shortell
"Located on the outskirts of Mexico City proper, at the National Autonomous University of Mexico campus, the Sculpture Park is totally off the tourist track. Featuring a range of grand outdoor sculptures, the park is best explored by foot. The sculpture space, which looks like a giant crater, is one the top things to spot. It's built around lava (which can be seen in the center) and has wonderful views from the ledge." - Scarlett Lindeman
"Designer Jewelry at MUAC If you happen to be on the hunt for Mexican designer jewelry and you're already at the Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo (University Museum of Contemporary Art), then be sure to stop by the museum's large store, where the work of more than 200 designers is on display. The pieces tend more toward contemporary than traditional, though there's a style and piece for practically every taste. And if you need a scarf, shawl, or purse to complement your newly acquired ring, bracelet, or necklace, the store sells those, too."
