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Added by Jopie, at 13 March 2017
Opening Hours
- Monday 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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15 Reviews
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12 April 2018
It's free. The architecture of the building itself is very cool to see especially at sunset / at dark. It has 6 floors I think each with different types of art or old vintage items. The top floor was closed for renovation when I went.
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09 April 2018
The museum is free everyday. The area is very quiet. Permanent collections of art are very interesting (you can take hundred of photos). The design of the building is very particular. It is always very clean inside. They have a very safe area for wardrobe.
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01 April 2018
This museum is mostly overrated, even the outside is unique.
To reach the place with public transportation is not easy.
The inside is full of partially good art and I can see no clear order in this place.
Even there are different floors, the curator made some not so good choices to place the art.
Less is more.
I think the foundation just want to show off what Mr Slim collected.
This museum is cramped up and the visitor is overwhelmed.
So if you cannot make it to Palanko, you do not miss a thing.
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23 February 2018
Wonderful building with incredible art! Every time we thought we had gotten to the top floor, there was one more The space is enormous. Interesting collection, it's hard to believe one man owned all these beautiful pieces. We we're able to get in on Sunday for free shortly after it opened before the line started.
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16 January 2018
Incredible Museum. The architecture of the Museum is amazing, the shapes of the building are one of a kind. The content of the Museum is amazing. There are several exhibitions and art collections inside the Museum. The inside shape of the Museum is really amazing due to the architecture of its outside. I highly advice you get around the Museum with a guide, it will make the visit more practical and for learning purposes a more richer experience. The use of cameras is something to discuss with the security guards of the Museum. There is wheel chair access and facilities. The Museum has stairs and elevators in use, there is also lots of security and even paramedics in case of any accident. There is a store inside the building and places to take a seat and rest. The Museum is surrounded by other Museums, stores, a mall and restaurants. The view from the restaurants that are next to the Museum are Amazing. Once you get inside the Museum please ask regarding the story of why the museum was made and the reason of its name. I advice you get to know the story behind the Museum. The man behind all the work its someone worthy to learn about and most of all from his purposes of building this amazing contribution to human history.
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04 November 2017
Amazing building and gallery. Great exhibitions and somehow free entry. Highly recommended!
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22 October 2017
Nice museum. My only observation is that there are some details that look old and with no maintenance, like some signs of different sculptures.
The good thing is that is free.response / report this review -
21 October 2017
Some of the art and sculptures are not that interesting. Also one of the exhibition rooms, I think on the second floor was quite uninteresting (old watches and coins). Also, the arrangement of art at times is not as good, there is no flow in the way I'm walking through. But the building is incredible.
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27 September 2017
The 'gateway to hell' exhibit that is at the entrance to the Sowmaya museum is extremely captivating. If you can get an art or history buff to go with you, this place has so much to show. The construction of the building itself and all individual Salas are a must-see. Especially if you come from a different part of the world, make sure to visit the hall corresponding to your part - Asia, Africa etc.,. It will allow you to see your culture through a different lens. Several of them have English translations on them but some detailed explanations were lacking. Still all in all a great place to visit.
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05 July 2017
Very beautiful place . One of the architectural marvel.
The collection of artifacts is great. The ivory work is unbelievable , delicate beautiful mesmerizing.
The paintings are detailed and very lively.
The best two the show stoppers are Gates of hell and and the thinking man. The bronze of Christ is also very good.
Nicest place , you can seat outside the museum, nice peaceful place.response / report this review -
18 May 2017
The pprivate collection of Carlos Slim (well part) is a must see. Free entrance and if you are a person who likes Impressionism/Baroque start from 6th floor down.
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10 April 2017
Great museum. Is modern and spacious. It has also free allowance which is rare nowadays. Nice that while climbing internal ramp it shows the art periods from ancient to more modern.
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28 March 2017
The Soumaya is a large museum built by and containing the private collection of Carlos Slim, one of the 3 richest people in the world. It is named for his first wife, Soumaya Domit, who died in 1999. The museum has a wide range of exhibits - which gives it a Vatican museum feeling, just big groups of similar things bought with unlimited funds. The archiecture of the museum if gorgeous, and on the inside you get led through the exhibit while climbing up the floors. Lots of the collections are truly interesting, especially the more modern art, which has interesting Mexican artists sprinkled throughout, and the top floor with a massive Rodin collection in an organized-chaotic layout that highlights the studies and steps and inspiration on the way to as well as the big pieces themselves. You can find two of Rodin's thinkers in this museum, which is one more than the Vatican has! Oh, also the museum is free of charge, and it has a modestly interesting museum store.
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24 March 2017
Someone mentioned that "the collection is a mess", maybe for curated exhibition lovers. But for me who also visited a lot of curated museums, I love how the art pieces are just "left open" for viewing. Who said Rodin's sculptures should always be seen from a distant and up-scale manner? Either the curator left the exhibition like this intentionally or not, it was very interesting to see "boasted" or "fancy" art pieces to be "democratized".
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20 March 2017
Beautifully designed building. Entrance is free. The entire museum can be seen in under 3 hours. Nice collection of artwork. One of the best museums in Latin America that I have visited.
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