Polyforum Siqueiros contains the world's largest mural, the final work by renowned Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros. This dynamic building, 12-sidedon the exterior and an octagon on the interior, is an enormous canvas for Siqueiros’ sculpted painting. The March of Humanity vividly covers 4,331 sq m (46,618 sq ft) of curving walls and ceiling, depicting man’s journey from violence to peace.Siqueiros, whose political beliefs were as complicated as his style of painting, died in 1971 after completing this masterpiece.
Services: Restrooms, restaurant, sale of publications, performances, gallery, exhibitions, conferences, meetings
Additional information: Sound and Light show, Saturday/Sunday, 11:30 am, 12:45 and 5:00 pm
Location:
Insurgentes Sur No. 701, at the corner of CalleFiladelfia, Colonia Nápoles (next to World Trade Center)
Museum Types:
Historical museum, Art museum, Cultural, Art
Getting There
Métro: Line 9, Chilpancingo Station. Metrobús Insurgentes, Poliforum Station.
Travel Tips:
Price Description:
MX$30/US$3
Relative price: Budget
Open Hours from:9 am
Open Hours to:6 pm
Travel Skills: beginner/easy.
You Need to Bring:
Currencies accepted
Mexican peso
Contact Information:
Phone: +52 (55) 5536-4520
Fax: +52 (55) 5523-4258
E-mail: +52 (55) 5523-4258
URL: polyforumsiqueiros.com
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