Celebrate Mexico’s history with crafts inspired by pieces from our collection and online tours of Mexican art.
Did You Know?
Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day.
Mexico’s Independence Day is celebrated on September 16th. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the battle of Puebla.
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated differently in Mexico and America.
Cinco de Mayo is mostly celebrated in the Pueblo region where the holiday originated. In America, Cinco de Mayo has come to be a celebration of Mexican heritage.
Visit Exhibits Honoring Mexican Artists
Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City
View Urban Landscape, a virtual exhibit of a little-known work by Frida Kahlo.
Museo Dolores Olmedo, Mexico
View a wide variety of exhibits featuring many Mexican artists.
The National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL
Explore the largest collection of Mexican art in the United States.
Museo Frida Kahlo, Mexico City
Experience Appearances Can Be Deceiving to see a unique look into Frida Kahlo’s everyday life through her wardrobe.
The Mexican Museum, San Francisco, CA
See selections from The Mexican Museum’s permanent collection for artworks throughout time–from Pre-colonial times to modern Mexican-American art.
Explore More of Mexico’s History Through Art Making
The Fashion of Frida Kahlo: Paper Dolls
Create a paper doll inspired by Frida Kahlo.
Salt Dough Alebrijes
Alebrijes are painted animal sculptures inspired by Mexican Folk Art. Make your own Alebrije sculptures with salt dough.