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National Museum of Mexican Art
front door of a one-story brick building
Museum entrance.
Map
Established1982 (1982)
Location1852 W. 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608 US
Coordinates41°51′22″N 87°40′23″W / 41.856162°N 87.672948°W / 41.856162; -87.672948
TypeArt Museum
FounderCarlos Tortelero[1]
PresidentCarlos Tortelero
Public transit accessCTA Bus routes:
Routes 9 and 50

CTA 'L' (Pink Line):
Damen or 18th St.
Websitenationalmuseumofmexicanart.org

The National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA), formerly known as the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, is a museum featuring Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art and culture. It is located in Harrison Park in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The museum was founded in 1982 by Carlos Tortolero and opened on March 27, 1987. It is the only Latino museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The museum describes itself as the largest Latino cultural institution in America.[2]

Admission to the museum is free.[3]

  1. ^ Savedra, Madison (20 October 2022). "National Museum Of Mexican Art In Pilsen Gets $500K To Expand Educational Programs". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  2. ^ V.v.B (5 October 2017). "Latinos have become Chicago's second-largest ethnic group". The Economist.
  3. ^ Greszes, Sam. "11 Completely Free Things to Do in Chicago". Thrillist. Retrieved 29 October 2022.

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