Museo Jumex
Inside a white travertine structure designed by British architect David Chipperfield, the museum exhibits work by prolific artists such as Damien Hirst, Gabriel Orozco, and Cy Twombly.

Inside a white travertine structure designed by British architect David Chipperfield, the museum exhibits work by prolific artists such as Damien Hirst, Gabriel Orozco, and Cy Twombly.
Inside a white travertine structure designed by British architect David Chipperfield, the museum exhibits work by prolific artists such as Damien Hirst, Gabriel Orozco, and Cy Twombly.
The 600,000-plus objects housed in the museum trace the cultural evolution of Mexico, from 5000 B.C.E. to the 1500s and beyond.
The 600,000-plus objects housed in the museum trace the cultural evolution of Mexico, from 5000 B.C.E. to the 1500s and beyond.
Visitors get a glimpse inside the home of beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's, who has gained worldwide acclaim as a feminist hero.
Visitors get a glimpse inside the home of beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's, who has gained worldwide acclaim as a feminist hero.
After she passed away in 2002, Dolores Olmedo's home and expansive art collection were opened to the public. Highlights include works by Diego River and Frida Kahlo, as well as pre-Hispanic folk art.
After she passed away in 2002, Dolores Olmedo's home and expansive art collection were opened to the public. Highlights include works by Diego River and Frida Kahlo, as well as pre-Hispanic folk art.
Luis Barragán was Mexico's most acclaimed modernist architect, known for bold colors and pared-down structures. His home was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is well worth a visit.
Luis Barragán was Mexico's most acclaimed modernist architect, known for bold colors and pared-down structures. His home was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is well worth a visit.
The striking, undulating exterior by Fernando Romero is a must-see, but the museum's interiors and private collection from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim may be a letdown.
The striking, undulating exterior by Fernando Romero is a must-see, but the museum's interiors and private collection from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim may be a letdown.
Fernando Romero and his wife, Soumaya Slim, are behind this design-focused gallery. On display: the 1,500 curios they've amassed over the years.
Fernando Romero and his wife, Soumaya Slim, are behind this design-focused gallery. On display: the 1,500 curios they've amassed over the years.
The offbeat institution offers exhibitions of consumer objects, ranging from the modern Mexican kitchen to the iconic blue Nivea cream jar.
The offbeat institution offers exhibitions of consumer objects, ranging from the modern Mexican kitchen to the iconic blue Nivea cream jar.
Power-house dealers Mónica Manzutto and José Kuri’s internationally-renowned gallery, set in a dramatically refurbished bakery, helped spawn Mexico City’s contemporary art movement in the ’90s.
Power-house dealers Mónica Manzutto and José Kuri’s internationally-renowned gallery, set in a dramatically refurbished bakery, helped spawn Mexico City’s contemporary art movement in the ’90s.
A go-to gallery to catch a glimpse of work by emerging artists. Don't worry—there's no relation to the American pop star.
A go-to gallery to catch a glimpse of work by emerging artists. Don't worry—there's no relation to the American pop star.
A local institution, OMR has established the standard for local talent across numerous genres since the 1980s.
A local institution, OMR has established the standard for local talent across numerous genres since the 1980s.
Here, impressively stark spaces set the stage for themed and single-artist shows. Included on the artist roster are Daniel Buren, Damien Hirst, and Bosco Sodi.
Here, impressively stark spaces set the stage for themed and single-artist shows. Included on the artist roster are Daniel Buren, Damien Hirst, and Bosco Sodi.
Located in the heart of the Centro Histórico, Limosneros is Mexican to the core. Dishes are classic yet creative, and the 400-year–old colonial structure, updated by the owner, balances original features with a contemporary simplicity.
Located in the heart of the Centro Histórico, Limosneros is Mexican to the core. Dishes are classic yet creative, and the 400-year–old colonial structure, updated by the owner, balances original features with a contemporary simplicity.
Here, refined Jerusalem cuisine complements considered interiors, done up in golden stone, black clay, and undulating blond wood paneling spiked with gold leaf.
Here, refined Jerusalem cuisine complements considered interiors, done up in golden stone, black clay, and undulating blond wood paneling spiked with gold leaf.
The beautiful combinations of market ingredients this spot turns out are influenced by European cuisine—as is the Scandi-esque dining room—and span everything from housemade ravioli to Spanish arroz negro.
The beautiful combinations of market ingredients this spot turns out are influenced by European cuisine—as is the Scandi-esque dining room—and span everything from housemade ravioli to Spanish arroz negro.
The just-opened gourmet market peddles high-end tacos and ceviche made with hyper-local produce.
The just-opened gourmet market peddles high-end tacos and ceviche made with hyper-local produce.
Considered one of the best places for Japanese cuisine, in part for an imaginative design that is as big of a draw as the sushi.
Considered one of the best places for Japanese cuisine, in part for an imaginative design that is as big of a draw as the sushi.
Set in a formerly dowdy ’60s structure in the up-and-coming Cuauhtémoc neighborhood, the sleek new Hotel Carlota’s restaurant is one of the hottest tables in town.
Set in a formerly dowdy ’60s structure in the up-and-coming Cuauhtémoc neighborhood, the sleek new Hotel Carlota’s restaurant is one of the hottest tables in town.
Cool elegance prevails at this a cement-walled venue, which doubles as an art gallery and hosts live music.
Cool elegance prevails at this a cement-walled venue, which doubles as an art gallery and hosts live music.
An intimate spot in Condesa, designed to mimic a stylish loft with retro wallpaper and midcentury furniture culled from flea markets.
An intimate spot in Condesa, designed to mimic a stylish loft with retro wallpaper and midcentury furniture culled from flea markets.
At Grupo Habita’s 17-room resort, Cherem Arquitectos cunningly restored a 17th-century palace while maintaining its historic integrity.
At Grupo Habita’s 17-room resort, Cherem Arquitectos cunningly restored a 17th-century palace while maintaining its historic integrity.
Parisian designer Joseph Dirand envisioned the midcentury aesthetic that pervades the 30 rooms and public spaces. Another highlight: the fifth-floor restaurant conceptualized by chef Enrique Olvera.
Parisian designer Joseph Dirand envisioned the midcentury aesthetic that pervades the 30 rooms and public spaces. Another highlight: the fifth-floor restaurant conceptualized by chef Enrique Olvera.
Located on a quiet street in Colonia Roma, the Emmanuel Picault-designed resort offers just three suites. The rooms are outfitted with bold touches such as a Yucatecan hammock, and a ’60s coffee table covered in crocodile skin.
Located on a quiet street in Colonia Roma, the Emmanuel Picault-designed resort offers just three suites. The rooms are outfitted with bold touches such as a Yucatecan hammock, and a ’60s coffee table covered in crocodile skin.
A private home-turned-hotel in Condesa, AR218 features an original art deco facade that blends seamlessly with a contemporary glass, steel, and concrete tower.
A private home-turned-hotel in Condesa, AR218 features an original art deco facade that blends seamlessly with a contemporary glass, steel, and concrete tower.
Canadian firm Yabu Pushelberg used the surrounding neighborhood as a reference point, making it the place to say in Polanco.
Canadian firm Yabu Pushelberg used the surrounding neighborhood as a reference point, making it the place to say in Polanco.
The work on display in the Polanco boutique may be avant-garde—leather-embroidered ponchos, sleeved rebozos—but it’s firmly rooted in indigenous craft and weaving.
The work on display in the Polanco boutique may be avant-garde—leather-embroidered ponchos, sleeved rebozos—but it’s firmly rooted in indigenous craft and weaving.
Current fashion star Lorena Saravia shows off her minimalist label in this spare space on the city’s most luxurious retail avenue, Masaryk.
Current fashion star Lorena Saravia shows off her minimalist label in this spare space on the city’s most luxurious retail avenue, Masaryk.
Designed by Emiliano Godoy and Tuux with brick and patterned tile, the interior mirrors the pared-down womenswear on display, handcrafted by artisans from all over the country.
Designed by Emiliano Godoy and Tuux with brick and patterned tile, the interior mirrors the pared-down womenswear on display, handcrafted by artisans from all over the country.
A Polanco-based encore to the cult concept shop Common People, the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Max Feldman and Monika Biringer.
A Polanco-based encore to the cult concept shop Common People, the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Max Feldman and Monika Biringer.
A modern take on a mini-mall, housed in a refurbished historic space.
A modern take on a mini-mall, housed in a refurbished historic space.
Don't miss the contemporary home goods on view in this stylish outpost.
Don't miss the contemporary home goods on view in this stylish outpost.
The theatrical three-floor space was imagined by a team of stage and interior designers. Expect a rooftop café, barbershop, and labels such as Rick Owens and Tomorrowland Tailors.
The theatrical three-floor space was imagined by a team of stage and interior designers. Expect a rooftop café, barbershop, and labels such as Rick Owens and Tomorrowland Tailors.
A can't-miss boutique for lovers of postmodern fashion, located inside Barrio Alameda.
A can't-miss boutique for lovers of postmodern fashion, located inside Barrio Alameda.