The building's steel structure is supported by 28 curved columns of varying shapes and sizes.
The facade's 16,000 aluminum tiles were hand-welded to create the building's distinctive metallic appearance.
The museum houses the largest collection of Salvador Dalí sculptures in Latin America.
The structure's shape is inspired by the organic forms of a sculpture and the geometry of a Möbius strip.
It holds one of the world's most significant collections of pre-Hispanic gold and silver coins.
The building was intentionally designed without windows to ensure a controlled environment for the preservation of delicate art.
The museum contains works by European masters including Tintoretto, Rubens, and El Greco.
The entire structural frame is composed of recycled steel.
The building sits on a foundation designed to withstand Mexico City's frequent seismic activity.
The gallery floor is made of marble imported from Greece.
Museo Soumaya is a private, non-profit museum located in the Plaza Carso complex in Mexico City, housed in an iconic building designed by architect Fernando Romero. The structure features an asymmetric, silver-tiled facade made of 16,000 hexagonal aluminum plates. Its collection spans from the 15th to the 20th century, containing extensive European works, including one of the largest private collections of Auguste Rodin sculptures outside France. The museum also displays Old Master paintings, colonial-era Mexican artifacts, and decorative arts. Visitors ascend the building via a continuous, winding ramp that spirals through six exhibition levels. It is owned by the Carlos Slim Foundation and provides free public access to its galleries. The interior is characterized by a central light-filled atrium and column-free exhibition halls. The facility is a central landmark within the regenerated industrial area of Nuevo Polanco.
The exterior from the Plaza Carso courtyard, capturing the reflection of the silver tiles against the sky.
Start at the top floor and descend via the ramp to save energy.
Look for the large-scale Rodin sculptures displayed in the top-floor skylit hall.
Visit the gift shop for high-quality catalogs of the museum's rotating special exhibitions.
Do not rush through the lower levels; the most impressive art collection is located at the top.
Open daily, though check the official website for rare closures during major public holidays.
Photography is permitted without flash; large bags and food must be stored in lockers.
