While the nation of Mexico was formally established in 1821, Mexican culture remains a mosaic of traditions founded deep in antiquity and later merged with Spanish culture. Las Artes de Mexico examines over three millennia of tradition and change through more than 100 examples of pottery, paintings, folk art, and prints centered on themes of ceremony and celebration, ritual warfare, veneration of the dead, feast days and religion, and social commentary related to development of the modern Mexican state. Always Free Admission. Closed Monday and Holidays.