Museo Soumaya

Top 1% of attractions in Mexico City
9/10

10 expert reviews

“This grandiose museum, which belongs to Mexican magnate Carlos Slim is housed in a bold architectural complex, named after his deceased wife.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"One of Mexico City's newest architectural icons opened in 2011 and includes one of the most valuable collections of art in Latin America." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Holds a large collection of sculptures by Frenchman Auguste Rodin and Catalan surrealist Salvador Dalí." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Includes works from Degas, Matisse, Renoir, Daumier, collections of Mexican portraits... and paintings by Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The original Plaza Loreto branch still houses four exhibition rooms inside a colonial-era villa-like building." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Inside the hourglass-shaped building, Slim Helú’s 66,000-piece collection features paintings by da Vinci, Picasso, and Dalí and sculptures by Rodin." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"66,000 pieces of art, donated by one of the world's richest men. " Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This museum could win the award for most peculiar architecture...the museum also has a temporary exhibition hall, an auditorium with capacity for 300 people, the library " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Arguably the most dazzling museum in Mexico City...the Soumaya also houses one of the most impressive art collections in town. The museum is Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's own"
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The striking architecture is just part of what makes this jaw-dropping art museum one of the best things to do in Mexico City. The private collection holds over 66,000 pieces. "


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