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Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
1852 West 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 514 attractions in Chicago
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Traveler Description: Mexican museum located in the Pilsen neighborhood.
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Attraction type: Art museum, Other
Address: 1852 West 19th Street Chicago, IL 60608
Tel: 312 738 1503
Fax: 312 738 9740

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“One of the top Mexican Art Musuem Collections in the Country”
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5 of 5 stars
southlondoner067   1 contribution
London, UK
Jun 7, 2009

This is a unique opportunity in any city and in Chicago it is essential to understanding the development of the strong and vibrant Mexican community. There are rotating exhibits as with most museums, but the permanent collection alone houses over 6,000 objects and is a remarkable, colorful, political and enlightening display of what has been happening in the U.S. and... more

“One of the best ethnic arts museums in the US”
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5 of 5 stars
JohnTheBear   4,349 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Dec 5, 2008

Free museum with lots of great stuff -- nice juxtaposition of history with contemporary art influenced by history. Fun gift shop. This place really shines on its special exhibits. If you happen to be in Chicago in October, don't miss the annual Dia de los Muertes show. Mexico has produced some of the world's greatest art, though it is often... more

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Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum Address

1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Tel: 312 738 1503 Fax: 312 738 9740