Colección Jumex

Colección Jumex is the private art collection assembled by collector Eugenio López Alonso and presented to the public through Fundación Jumex Arte Contemporáneo. Since 2013 the core of the collection has been housed at Museo Jumex, a purpose-built contemporary art outpost in the Plaza Carso complex.

The museum building, designed by David Chipperfield Architects, contains roughly 1,600 m2 of exhibition space and was intended as a laboratory for contemporary art practice and public programming. The Jumex holdings number in the thousands and include international and Mexican artists, making it one of Latin America’s most significant contemporary collections.

Fundación Jumex runs exhibitions drawn from the collection alongside temporary shows, and it supports artists and students through scholarships and grants. Visits tend to mix large-scale installations and high-profile retrospectives with rotating contemporary projects, and the museum is located across the street from Museo Soumaya, which makes the area a concentrated cultural stop.

• Permanent collection galleries: Works from the Jumex collection span international and Mexican contemporary artists and are shown in the museum’s main galleries.
• Temporary and major exhibitions: The museum mounts rotating shows and significant retrospectives that often draw large audiences and press attention.
• David Chipperfield architecture: The building’s clean, restrained design and public spaces are part of the visit and were conceived to complement contemporary art.
• Plaza Carso public spaces: The museum sits within a mixed-use complex whose plazas and walkways provide informal meeting and viewing areas.
• Museo Soumaya across the street: A short walk away, Museo Soumaya provides a contrasting private collection and striking exterior that many visitors pair with a Jumex visit.

Museo Jumex is in the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City, inside the Plaza Carso development; the closest major airport is Mexico City International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez). For rail-based travel within the metropolitan area, the Buenavista railway station (Tren Suburbano) serves as a regional commuter hub.

From the city center or the airport the last stretch is most easily covered by taxi or ride-hailing service; there are nearby Metro and bus connections that bring you to the Polanco area, and the museum is a short walk from the Polanco metro station on Line 7 or from local bus stops - check local transit maps for the best route.

• Check the museum website or local listings for current exhibitions and any visitor requirements before you go.
• Photography rules vary by show and by artwork, so look for posted signs or ask staff if you plan to take photos.
• Combine a visit with Museo Soumaya across the street to make the most of the Polanco museum cluster.
• Security procedures are in place; avoid bringing large bags and arrive a little early if you want time to read exhibition texts.