MUNAVI (Museo Nacional de la Vivienda
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet street in the charming Guadalupe Inn neighborhood, MUNAVI offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life of 20th-century Mexico City. This isn't your typical museum of grand art; instead, it's a collection of six fully preserved houses, each one frozen in a different decade from the 1920s to the 1970s. You can literally walk through time, peeking into kitchens with vintage appliances and lounges with period-appropriate furniture. It’s an incredibly intimate and nostalgic experience that feels more like exploring your grandparents' old photo album than visiting a formal institution.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the museum is its six model homes, which showcase distinct eras like the functionalist 1930s abode and the colorful, modern 1970s house complete with its original shag carpets and bold patterns.
Visitor Information
It's located at Calle Gustavo E. Campa 60 in Álvaro Obregón, and since it's a bit off the main tourist trail, checking their social media for current opening hours before you go is a good idea.
Architecture & Building
The museum itself is housed in a series of unassuming residential buildings that perfectly embody the middle-class domestic architecture they seek to preserve, making the entire site feel authentic.
Contact & Location
Address: Calle Gustavo E. Campa, Guadalupe Inn, Ciudad de México, Álvaro Obregón, Ciudad de México, 01020, México
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