Museo del Estanquillo facts for kids
The museum is located in the Edificio Esmeralda
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| Established | November 23, 2006 |
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| Location | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Type | Popular Art |
| Public transit access | Metro Zócalo and Metro Allende (Line 2) |
The Museo del Estanquillo is a special museum in the Historic Center of Mexico City, Mexico. Its name means "Museum of the Little Shop." This museum holds a huge collection of items gathered by a famous Mexican writer named Carlos Monsivais. His collection includes paintings, old photos, toys, music albums, calendars, advertisements, and many books.
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About the Museo del Estanquillo
The Museo del Estanquillo is home to the amazing collection of Carlos Monsivais. He was a very important writer and journalist in Mexico. For over 30 years, he collected about 20,000 different objects. These items show what life was like in Mexico and celebrate its unique folk art.
The Amazing Collection of Carlos Monsivais
Carlos Monsivais loved collecting all sorts of things. His collection is divided into different groups. You can see old photographs and tiny models. There are also many drawings and cartoons. He collected engravings and items from everyday life. All these objects help tell the story of Mexico and its people.
How the Museum Started
The idea for this museum came from Carlos Monsivais himself. He wanted a place to share his unique collection with everyone. Important people like Rafael Barajas, Carlos Payan, Carlos Slim, and the mayor at the time, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, helped make his dream come true.
Monsivais chose the name "Estanquillo" because his collection was so varied. It was like a small shop that sells all kinds of different things. The museum first opened its doors on November 23, 2006. Its first exhibit was called En orden de aparición. This show explored the identity of Mexico City from old times until today. The city government helps support the museum.
The Historic Building of the Museum
The Museo del Estanquillo is located in a beautiful old building. It is called the La Esmeralda building. You can find it at the corner of Isabel La Católica Street and Madero Street.
This building has a long and interesting history. In the late 1800s, it was a fancy jewelry store called La Esmeralda Hauser-Zivy and Company. Over the years, the building changed many times. It was once a government office and even a bank. At one point, it was a nightclub called La Opulencia. Today, it also has a record store inside.
See also
In Spanish: Museo del Estanquillo para niños
