Art, Science and history, Historical houses, Family entertainment center, Meeting places, Art and history museums
(55) 2616 6975
República de Guatemala #34, Col. Centro. 06010, Historic Center
This property was built in the late sixteenth century and was known as Casa de las Ajaracas, and owes its name to the ornate Moorish type plaster work of the facade which is noted for its fifteenth century Moorish influence. However, it is also known as Casa del mayorazgo Nava Chávez. There is a sculpture of the goddess Tlaltecuhtli in the house.
Currently the Photography Archvive Museum is a space dedicated to conservation, research and dissemination of photography, with special attention to that which reflects the different historical moments of the twentieth century, in connection with Mexico City. The current collection of over two million copies is ready for visitors to soak up knowledge and culture.
