The Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP) is a real gem, slap bang in the Historic Center and a must for anyone with an interest in Mexican art. The impressive collection is wide-ranging, you can start off by viewing 18th century Madonnas, Rivera murals and Russian Orthodox icons and finish off examining gigantic billiard balls or bizarre sculptures entitled “Within the Fish´ s Eye”- and all for only $0.80! The art is housed in a lovely 16th century palace, formerly the residence of the Archbishop, which was built on the site of the temple dedicated to Texcatlipoca, the Aztec god who protected warriors. Excavated parts of the temple can still be seen within the building.

Location:
Moneda 4, Centro Historico
Mexico City, Mexico

Museum Types:
Art

Price Description: $0.80

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:10 a.m.

Open Hours to:5 p.m.

Days Closed:Monday

Travel Skills: None

Contact Information:
Phone: 9158 1243/45
URL: www.shcp.gob.mx

By Lisa Rodan

Created: 10 Mar 2009

Updated: 10 Mar 2009