The collection fills three of the four levels of the building, for a total of 7,000 square meters. The five themed halls are called “Las raices del arte mexicano” (Roots of Mexican art), “Las raices del arte popular” (Roots of crafts or popular art), “Lo cotidiano” (Everyday things), “Lo religioso” (Religious items) and “Lo fantasmagico” (Fantastic and magical things). The collection is organized into five permanent halls divided by theme, and two dedicated to “grand masters” each of which contains various kinds of crafts. She donated 400 pieces, many of which were weaved on backstrap looms. The second donor was Carlota Mapeli, who came to Mexico from Italy in the 1970s and dedicated herself to collecting embroidered garments and other textiles. He donated 1,400 pieces towards the opening of the museum. Some of the principal private donors include Alfonso Romo of Grupo Savia, who had promoted crafts for a number of years. The collection was gathered through the generosity of individual donors.

The permanent collection contains both older and newer craft pieces from the various traditions that make up Mexican culture. and dignify Mexican crafts though restoration of older works and the promotion of their creation both inside and outside the museum itself. Its purpose is to serve as a reference for Mexican crafts as well as promoting them through workshops, and other events to both Mexico and foreign tourism. The Museo de Arte Popular opened in March 2006. Sculpture display at the Museum de Artes Populares in Mexico City by Oscar Soteno.

Download mexican art museum