Diego Rivera's Pre-Columbian Collection Housed at Mexico City's Anahuacalli Museum

The Anahuacalli Museum in Mexico City is home to an impressive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts gathered by Diego Rivera, totaling 60,000 items, with 2,500 on display across 23 galleries. Rivera, a key figure in Mexican muralism, designed the museum himself using volcanic stone and drew inspiration from Teotihuacan and Mayan techniques. Opened on September 18, 1964, the museum was a collaborative effort with his daughter, architect Ruth Rivera, and artist Juan O'Gorman. Instead of a standard archaeological exhibit, it focuses on the artistic beauty of the artifacts. Rivera once stated he aimed to return the artistic heritage to the people. The museum also features his sketches and contemporary art shows. It’s located at Museo 150, San Pablo Tepetlapa, Coyoacán, and is open Tuesday to Sunday, except on holidays.