The Jumex Museum, also known as the Jumex Contemporary Art Foundation, has become one of the main cultural platforms in Mexico City. Located right next to the Soumaya Museum, this cultural venue opened its doors in November 2013.
But its history dates back to 1994, the year in which Eugenio López Alonso bought his first work of art. At that time, the Mexican businessman, owner of one of the most important food companies in Mexico, did not imagine that he would become the most important collector of contemporary art in Latin America.
During the following years of the 1990s, López Alonso dedicated himself to researching and learning as much as he could about art around the world. He did this with the support of a group of professionals who guided him in his desire not only to collect but to make contemporary art known in Mexico.
Thus, little by little, the businessman acquired pieces by artists as important as Andreas Gursky, until he had a fairly extensive collection.
Due to its quality and wonderful exhibition space, the Jumex Museum has established itself as a benchmark for contemporary art in Latin America.
Distance from Hotel Alteza Polanco:700 meters or 5 minutes on foot.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Cost: $30 pesos.
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Hotel in the best location, in exclusive Polanco, just 19 km from the International Airport Benito Juarez. Alteza Polanco is located a 7-minute drive from the Citibanamex Center and a 10-minute walk from the Antara Shopping Center, as well as the Inbursa Aquarium and the Jumex and Soumaya Museums. Close to the Financial Districts, the best Restaurants, Museums, Boutiques and Shopping Centers for shopping in Mexico City. All our facilities are one hundred percent smoke-free.