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Contemporary Mexico Cultural Center

Living history transformed into art and thought

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What Makes It Special?
It is a space open to artistic diversity. Here, exhibitions of visual art, literature, music, and contemporary thought come together in a building steeped in history and beauty.

Did You Know…?
It is located in the former Convent of Santo Domingo and serves as the headquarters of the Historic Center Foundation. The contrast between the colonial architecture and the modern design elements makes it unique.

Don’t Miss
Admission is free, and so are many of the activities. If you're lucky, you might catch a literary festival, film series, or large-scale art installation.

Plan Your Visit

Leandro Valle 20, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Opening Hours:

Monday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Admission:

Free admission

Recommended Visit Time:

45 minutes to 1 hour (longer if you're attending an event)

Ideal For:

Young PeopleArtistsReadersCulture Buffs

How to Get There

Logo Metro
Allende (Blue Line 2) – 11-minute walk
Logo Metrobus
Republic of Argentina (Line 4) – 9-minute walk
Logo Ecobici
CE-262 Republic of Cuba–Republic of Brazil – 7-minute walk
Logo Autobuses
Republic of Peru – 4-minute walk
Easy access from anywhere along Av. Juárez. You can get there via Bellas Artes and walk along Iturbide or Leandro Valle
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Available Services:

Auditorium
Auditorium
Cultural Activities
Cultural Activities
Partial Accessibility
Partial Accessibility
Temporary Exhibitions
Temporary Exhibitions
Workshops
Workshops

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