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@daniela_wolfvok - UnsplashMuseo Soumaya
📍 From Inside, Mexico
Museo Soumaya, located in Ciudad de México, is a striking museum known for its futuristic architecture and vast art collection. Designed by architect Fernando Romero, the building's unique shape is clad in 16,000 hexagonal aluminum tiles, making it a standout in the Plaza Carso district. The museum is named after Soumaya Domit, the late wife of Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, who founded the museum.
Inside, visitors can explore over 66,000 pieces spanning European and Mexican art, including works by Auguste Rodin, Salvador Dalí, and Diego Rivera. The museum is particularly famous for housing the largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside France. Entry to Museo Soumaya is free, offering an accessible cultural experience that highlights both the richness of Mexican heritage and international masterpieces.
Inside, visitors can explore over 66,000 pieces spanning European and Mexican art, including works by Auguste Rodin, Salvador Dalí, and Diego Rivera. The museum is particularly famous for housing the largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside France. Entry to Museo Soumaya is free, offering an accessible cultural experience that highlights both the richness of Mexican heritage and international masterpieces.
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