Museo Rufino Tamayo is a public contemporary art museum located in Mexico City's Chapultepec Park, that produces contemporary art exhibitions, using its collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as artworks from the collection of its founder, the artist Rufino Tamayo. The museum building was designed by Mexican architects Teodoro González de León and Abraham Zabludovsky. Both received the National Award of Science and Art, in the "Fine Arts" in 1982 for their design.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City?+
Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City was designed by Bjarke Ingels and completed in 1981. It is located in Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico.
Where is Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City located?+
Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City is located in Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico. Its coordinates are 19.4255°, -99.1817°.
When was Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City built?+
Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City was completed in 1981. It was designed by Bjarke Ingels.
Can I visit Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City?+
Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City is a real building in Miguel Hidalgo that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.