Museo Franz Mayer

The Franz Mayer Museum is a cultural trust administered by the Bank of Mexico, with a Board of Trustees established by the German-born philanthropist and collector Franz Mayer. The Museum is located in a unique 16th-century building in the Historic Center of Mexico City, which belonged to the Order of Saint John of God and functioned as a hospital until 1966.

The Franz Mayer Museum is a non-profit institution that for 35 years has been dedicated to preserving, researching and presenting the extensive collections of books, paintings, and decorative arts that constitute the legacy of Franz Mayer, as well as other important collections, highlighting the Ruth Lechuga Folk Art Collection and that of William Spratling. It fosters innovation and creativity in society by preserving, researching, and disseminating art and design through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. It strives to be an institution of excellence that provides enriching experiences of knowledge, enjoyment, and learning for all audiences, contributing to human development and growth.