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The Museo Soumaya has a collection of over 66,000 pieces of art. The majority of the art consists of European works from the 15th to the 20th centuries. It also holds Mexican art, religious relics, and historical documents and coins. The museum contains the world's largest collection of pre-Hispanic and colonial era coins.
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- 1.1 million (2013), Ranked 1st nationally, Ranked 56th globally
- Carlos Slim Foundation
Exposiciones permanentes de retrato mexicano de los siglos XVIII y XIX, arte novohispano, artes aplicadas y una sala dedicada a Auguste Rodin y escultura de los siglos XIX y XX. Información general, calendario de eventos y exposiciones, planta del museo.
Museo Soumaya is a wonderful museum in Mexico City and I highly recommend a visit if you're in the city. The building itself is worth a visit for its architecture but the art collection is more than I expected. Paintings and sculptures from very well known artists including three pieces by Vincent van Gogh.
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Aug 25, 2021 · Museo Soumaya is a private art museum owned by Carlos Slim, with over 66,000 pieces of art from Europe, Mexico, and Latin America. The museum has two locations, one in the Plaza Loreto area and one in the Nuevo Polanco area, both with modern architecture and free admission. Learn about the collection, highlights, hours, and how to get there.
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Oct 5, 2023 · Learn about the history and collection of Museo Soumaya, a private museum founded by Carlos Slim in honor of his wife Soumaya. Explore the diverse and impressive artworks from 30 centuries of artistic expression, from pre-Hispanic to modern, and admire the iconic honeycomb façade.
Dec 28, 2016 · Museo Soumaya is a stunning art museum in Mexico City, named for the late wife of its millionaire owner Carlos Slim. It has two buildings with over 66,000 pieces of art from Mesoamerica to the modern day, including Rodin, Rivera, Dalí and Old Masters. The museum also has the world's largest collection of pre-Hispanic and Colonial coins and currency.
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Museo Soumaya showcases more than thirty centuries of art from different cultures and periods, including Rodin, Impressionism, Gibran Kahlil Gibran and Mexican art. It has three venues in Mexico City and offers online exhibits, cultural projects and social commitment.