Museo Jumex
Mexico City · Mexico · Founded 2013
Good for: Art Lovers · Architecture
2,800
Works in Collection
2013
Opened
90 minutes
Recommended Visit
Quick answer
Museo Jumex in Mexico City, Mexico. Admission: From MX$80 standard admission. Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays). Latin America's leading private contemporary art museum in Polanco — the Colección Jumex spans Pop Art, Minimalism, and contemporary Latin American artists in a David Chipperfield building.
About Museo Jumex
Museo Jumex opened in November 2013 as the public face of the Colección Jumex — one of Latin America's largest private art collections, assembled by Eugenio López Alonso, heir to the Jumex fruit-juice fortune. The building by David Chipperfield is a minimalist travertine-and-glass sawtooth structure in Plaza Carso, Polanco — Mexico City's most upscale neighborhood.
The collection of more than 2,800 works focuses on Pop Art, Minimalism, Conceptual art, and contemporary Latin American artists. Major holdings include works by Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Marcel Duchamp, Damien Hirst, Gabriel Orozco, and Francis Alÿs. Unlike encyclopedic museums, Jumex presents tightly curated exhibitions drawn from the collection alongside major international loans.
The museum sits two minutes' walk from the free Museo Soumaya in the same Plaza Carso development — allowing visitors to pair Jumex's focused contemporary program with Soumaya's eclectic collection in a single morning. The Plaza Carso complex also includes a shopping center, aquarium, and the Telcel Theatre.
Free admission on Sundays and a modest weekday ticket price (from MX$80) reflect the Fundación Jumex's mission to make contemporary art accessible in a city with limited public funding for culture. The museum has quickly become the reference point for contemporary art in Latin America.
90 minutes highlights route
A focused route through 4 must-see highlights at Museo Jumex without museum fatigue. · 90 minutes
- 1
One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank
📍 Collection exhibition rotation, 2nd Floor
Koons' basketball suspended in a saline solution inside a glass vitrine — an icon of 1980s Neo-Pop exploring consumer culture and perfection.
- 2
Hombre de la mano (Hand Man)
📍 Latin American collection, rotation
Orozco's photograph of a hand holding a ball of clay on a bicycle wheel — a foundational work of 1990s Mexican conceptual art and relational aesthetics.
- 3
Brillo Box (Soap Pad Box)
📍 Pop Art gallery, rotation
One of Warhol's plywood replicas of a Brillo soap pad box — indistinguishable from the supermarket original.
- 4
Cosmic Thing
📍 Contemporary Latin American, rotation
Ortega's disassembled Volkswagen Beetle suspended from the ceiling with each part on wire — a deconstruction of Mexico's most iconic consumer object and a commentary on NAFTA-era trade.
Masterworks & must-see highlights
The works that define Museo Jumex — and why they matter.
One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank
Jeff Koons · 1985
📍 Collection exhibition rotation, 2nd Floor
Koons' basketball suspended in a saline solution inside a glass vitrine — an icon of 1980s Neo-Pop exploring consumer culture and perfection. Part of the Jumex collection's deep Koons holdings.
Hombre de la mano (Hand Man)
Gabriel Orozco · 1991
📍 Latin American collection, rotation
Orozco's photograph of a hand holding a ball of clay on a bicycle wheel — a foundational work of 1990s Mexican conceptual art and relational aesthetics.
Brillo Box (Soap Pad Box)
Andy Warhol · 1964
📍 Pop Art gallery, rotation
One of Warhol's plywood replicas of a Brillo soap pad box — indistinguishable from the supermarket original. The Jumex collection holds significant Pop Art including multiple Warhol works.
Cosmic Thing
Damián Ortega · 2002
📍 Contemporary Latin American, rotation
Ortega's disassembled Volkswagen Beetle suspended from the ceiling with each part on wire — a deconstruction of Mexico's most iconic consumer object and a commentary on NAFTA-era trade.
Collections & highlights
- • Pop Art — Warhol, Lichtenstein, Rosenquist
- • Minimalism and Conceptual art
- • Contemporary Latin American — Orozco, Ortega, Alÿs
- • Jeff Koons — multiple major works
- • Marcel Duchamp readymades and editions
- • Damien Hirst and Young British Artists
- • Rotating curated exhibitions from the collection
- • David Chipperfield architecture — sawtooth roof
Frequently asked questions
Is Museo Jumex near Museo Soumaya?
Yes — both are in Plaza Carso in Polanco, a 2-minute walk apart. Many visitors pair Jumex (contemporary) with Soumaya (free, eclectic collection) in one morning.
How long should I spend at Museo Jumex?
Plan 90 minutes for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.
What is Museo Jumex best known for?
Latin America's leading private contemporary art museum in Polanco — the Colección Jumex spans Pop Art, Minimalism, and contemporary Latin American artists in a David Chipperfield building. Key highlights include Pop Art — Warhol, Lichtenstein, Rosenquist, Minimalism and Conceptual art, Contemporary Latin American — Orozco, Ortega, Alÿs.
How do I get tickets for Museo Jumex?
From MX$80 standard admission Free on Sundays · Under 12 free. Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.fundacionjumex.org/en/museo_jumex/
How does Museo Jumex compare to Museo Soumaya next door?
They are complementary opposites. Jumex is a focused contemporary art museum with curated exhibitions from a single private collection — expect Pop Art, Minimalism, and Latin American conceptual work. Soumaya (free, Carlos Slim's collection) is eclectic and encyclopedic — Rodin bronzes, Old Masters, and decorative arts in a flashy Fernando Romero building. Most visitors do both in 2–3 hours total.
What is the Fundación Jumex?
The Fundación Jumex is the cultural arm of Grupo Jumex — Mexico's largest fruit-juice producer. Eugenio López Alonso began collecting art in the 1990s and opened the collection to the public in 2013. The foundation also runs the Colección Jumex Contemporary Art Prize, residencies, and educational programs — making it the most influential private art institution in Latin America.
Does Museo Jumex have a permanent collection display?
Jumex does not maintain a fixed permanent display like a traditional museum. Instead, it presents rotating curated exhibitions drawn from the 2,800-work collection, typically changing every 4–6 months. Check the current exhibition before visiting — the quality is consistently high but the specific works on view change regularly.
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