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Mexican Fine Arts Museum in Chicago




I could not imagine Chicago without Mexicans. That is like New York without Jamaicans or Miami with Haitians or something absurd like that. Thank goodness someone had enough sense to put up a magnificent center of arts dedicated to Mexico. This place will engulf you in culture. You will spend hours walking around in admiration. Since the late 60's this museum has graced Pilsen with incredible exhibits and shows. They are dedicated to children and local artists. They are the home of one of my favorite Static murals ever. If you don't learn something after walking through this entourage of art, you must be brain dead. You don't have to be Mexican or speak Spanish to appreciate this gem. And it is right by the train. Here is the address. Put this on your to do list if you reside in the Chi, pronto essay:

Mexican Fine Arts Museum 1852 W. 19th Street, 60608

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