Cultural
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17 Museums Reimagined for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

17 museums, one celebration

ART, HISTORY & FOOTBALL

Mexico City is preparing to make history as the only FIFA World Cup 2026™ host city to host three opening matches. The Host City Cultural Corridor is the heart of this celebration beyond the stadium.

Through an unprecedented partnership with the capital's most iconic venues, we present a program that blends art, science, history, and the passion of football, leaving a social and urban legacy that will extend far beyond the tournament.

MUSEO 
FRANZ MAYER

An exhibition that explores football as a total design work: technology, engineering, architecture and aesthetics that have transformed the game and its visual culture in the context of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Exhibition

Futbol: Diseñando Una Pasión

INAUGURATION

24 Marzo 2026

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MUSEO DE MEMORIA Y TOLERANCIA

A challenging and thought-provoking experience that invites visitors to reimagine football as a space for connection, tolerance and inclusion.

Exhibition

Juego Limpio: La cancha que nos une

INAUGURATION

25  Marzo 2026

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MUSEO
JUMEX

Works by international artists exploring football as a global cultural phenomenon. Includes a public viewing in the museum's outdoor esplanade.

Exhibition

Futbol y Arte, esa misma emoción

INAUGURATION

24 Marzo 2026

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MUSEO
YANCUIC

One of the largest collections of football memorabilia in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with over 15,000 authentic pieces and free admission.

Exhibition

Álbum Épico

INAUGURATION

24 Marzo 2026

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Centro de las Artes Inmersivas

A multimedia journey through a surrealist labyrinth. A monumental installation featuring 4-meter sculptures, archival photographs and original pieces from the artist's studio.

Exhibition

El Laberinto de Leonora Carrington

INAUGURATION

22 Abril 2026

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MIDE — MUSEO INTERACTIVO DE ECONOMÍA

A binational educational exhibition in partnership with the Perot Museum of Dallas, exploring the cultural, economic and social impact of football through interactive experiences at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Exhibition

Pasa el Balón

INAUGURATION

30 Abril 2026

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EL COLEGIO NACIONAL

An exhibition curated by Juan Villoro on the Mexican national team: moments that have shaped collective memory, told through literature and national identity.

Exhibition

¿De qué color pinta el verde?

INAUGURATION

12 Mayo 2026

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MUSEO DE LAS CIENCIAS DE LA UNAM

Discover the science behind football: ball physics, biomechanics and artificial intelligence applied to the game at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Exhibition

La ciencia está en la cancha

INAUGURATION

!9 Mayo 2026

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PALACIO DE ITURBIDE

A competition and traveling exhibition celebrating Mexico's rich artisanal heritage in connection with football, featuring pieces in clay, textiles, wood and other materials.

Exhibition

Copa de Arte Popular

INAUGURATION

21 Mayo 2026

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MUSEO DOLORES OLMEDO

The historic reopening of the museum housing the world's most extensive collection of works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera — establishing itself as an essential milestone of the cultural corridor.

Exhibition

Reapertura oficial

INAUGURATION

30 Mayo 2026

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CONFERENCIA INTERAMERICANA DE SEGURIDAD SOCIAL

A reconstruction of football's emotional impact on CDMX, connecting 1970, 1986 and 2026, held in the very building where Pelé stayed during the FIFA World Cup™ 1970.

Exhibition

La ciudad que no ha dejado de jugar

INAUGURATION

1 Junio 2026

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PAPALOTE MUSEO DEL NIÑO

An experience for playing, creating and growing, where the youngest visitors live their passion for football through learning and fun.

Exhibition

Cancha de los niños

INAUGURATION

2 Junio 2026

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MUSEO DE HISTORIA NATURAL Y CULTURA AMBIENTAL

Footballs transformed into artistic canvases, weaving together nature and sport in the context of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The exhibition is complemented by "El Partido del Siglo," a program of nature and climate change activities inspired by football themes.

Exhibition

Un Balón para el Museo 2026

INAUGURATION

3 Junio 2026

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MUSEO NACIONAL DE ANTROPOLOGÍA

A photography exhibition connecting Mexico's past and present through the lens of Annie Leibovitz, in the context of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Exhibition

Annie Leibovitz. Futbol 2026

INAUGURATION

8 Junio 2026

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MUSEO TAMAYO

A summer program including the exhibitions "Tamayo horizontes," "Ante el eclipse: Arqueologías del arte mexicano" and "Fátima Rodrigo."

Exhibition

Tres exposiciones simultáneas

INAUGURATION

10 Junio 2026

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MUSEO TAMAYO

"Canchas desiguales" is an installation that transforms a football pitch to reflect social inequalities. With tilted and fragmented terrain, it confronts visitors with the invisible barriers that shape both the game and life. A project inspired by the work of Priscilla Monge.

Exhibition

Canchas Desiguales

INAUGURATION

1 Junio 2026

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MUSEO KALUZ

Over four centuries of Mexican art overlooking the Alameda Central, connecting artistic heritage with the city's landscape.

Exhibition

El jardín de Velasco

DAtes

Exposición permanente

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Discover the city

GASTRONOMY - HOTELS - BARS

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