The Mexican Museum, San Francisco

About The Mexican Museum

The Mexican Museum in San Francisco explores Mexican, Mexican American, Latin American, and Chicano art and culture. Founded in 1975, the museum is the oldest institution in the country dedicated to this artistic tradition. The collection comprises over 16,500 artworks spanning 2,500 years of history, from pre-Hispanic objects to contemporary pieces. Visitors can experience digital art exhibits and virtual tours through the museum's website, including augmented reality viewing in partnership with Google Arts and Culture accessible on mobile devices. The museum's galleries display alebrijes from the Valner Collection and feature works connected to significant cultural landmarks. An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum presents objects and exhibitions from the Smithsonian's collections. Located at Mission and 3rd Streets in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Gardens Arts District, the museum sits adjacent to the Contemporary Jewish Museum and near other major cultural institutions.