Museo Soumaya

Overview

Museo Soumaya is a free private museum funded by Carlos Slim, housed in a sculptural aluminium-hexagon-clad building designed by Fernando Romero. Its six floors hold over 66,000 works spanning 30 centuries of art.

Highlights

• Rodin collection: The largest collection of Auguste Rodin bronzes outside France, including multiple casts of The Thinker.
• European Masters: Works by Dalí, Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh alongside colonial-era Mexican paintings.
• Architecture: The 17,000-hexagon aluminium facade makes the building a landmark of Plaza Carso in Polanco.

History

Named after Slim's late wife Soumaya Domit, the museum opened in 2011. The collection began as Slim's private holdings assembled over four decades.

Visitor Tips

• Free entry: No ticket required.
• Top floor first: Take the elevator up and spiral down through the galleries.
• Duration: 1.5-2 hours.