Gastronomic Museums You Must Visit in Mexico

The food is an essential part of our identity as Mexicans and a boundless source of pride and inspiration. The topic of Mexican food is so important that in Mexico there are several museums that pay tribute to the food of our country.  On the occasion of International Museum Day, celebrated on May 18 each year, we set out to research the museums dedicated to food that every foodie must visit. Mexico has many flavors and knowledge to offer! You can also read: La comida corrida, the invisible treasure of Mexican gastronomy10 gastronomic museums you must visit If you are a fan of Mexican gastronomy and food in general, you are surely hungry for knowledge, so you cannot miss this list of Mexican museums that you must visit. It’s the perfect activity to enjoy with family, friends, and even as a couple.  1. Cencalli: House of Corn and Food CultureThe corn is the basis of Mexican nutrition for thousands of years. Moreover, it is worth remembering that the indigenous peoples of our country invented nixtamalization, a technique that allows for better digestion and the utilization of corn nutrients. Visit Cencalli: House of Corn and Food Culture, as here you can learn about the domestication of corn, milpa, nixtamalization, and the future of corn, among many other topics.  Cost: Free admission. Address: Av. Parque Lira s/n, Col. Bosque de Chapultepec, 1st Section. 2. Museo Galería Nuestra Cocina Duque de Herdez This museum, located in the historic center of Mexico City, opened its doors in 2000. For over 20 years, it has dedicated its efforts to promoting Mexican cuisine.  The museum has rooms dedicated to the various stages of the gastronomy of our country: pre-Hispanic, colonial, modern, and the cuisine of the future. To top it off, each room features interactive activities, making it perfect for both young and old.  Cost: Between $15 and $30 Address: Seminario 18, Centro Histórico, CDMX. 3. Chocolate Museum This museum, known as MUCHO, is located in the Cuauhtémoc borough. It opened its doors in 2010 and focuses on telling the history of chocolate and cocoa, as well as the production process and the role it plays in society.  The Chocolate Museum has 9 rooms, where the history and evolution of this ingredient is explored. Additionally, there is a chocolate workshop on a metate, which costs $150 per person.  Cost: $80 Address: Milán 45 corner of Roma, Col. Juárez, CDMX. 4. Coffee Museum The museum, dedicated to the most aromatic drink of all, is located in Chiapas, one of the most important coffee-growing regions of the country. It opened its doors in 2009 and has since dedicated itself to promoting coffee culture.  Cost: $25 Address: 2ª Oriente Norte 236, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas.5. National Tequila Museum This is one of the most famous gastronomic museums in Mexico! As you well know, tequila is an elixir that we can enjoy neat, in margaritas, and in many other cocktails. For over 20 years, this museum has focused its efforts on educating about the history of the maguey and its many uses in our country, even dating back to pre-Hispanic times. Visit it and toast for tequila, a 100% Mexican distilled spirit.  Cost: $20 Address: Ramón Corona 34, Tequila, Tequila, Jalisco. Read more: Mexican Food: The Day It Became a Heritage of Humanity6. Choco-Story Uxmal Choco-Story is an interactive museum located in Yucatán. During the tour, you will travel through a timeline to learn the history of cocoa and how it became chocolate.  In the museum, you can also taste a Mayan drink made with cocoa and spices. Additionally, you can become a spectator of a Mayan cocoa ceremony.  Cost: $180 Address: Km 78 of the old Mérida-Campeche road, in front of the archaeological zone, Santa Elena, Yucatán. 7. Pulque and Pulquerías Museum First of all, cheers! If you are a fan of pulque, a drink with a lot of history and tradition, then you have to visit this museum in Mexico City. The work of this museum has gained great importance in recent years, as new generations no longer consume pulque, and it has also fought against the myths generated around this fermented drink.  Cost: $20 Address: Av. Hidalgo 107, Ex Convento de San Hipólito, Col. Guerrero, CDMX.  8. Sugar Art Museum This curious venue has 5 rooms where you can admire the incredible works made by master Marithé de Alvarado, which were used in the decoration of breads and cakes. In addition, the museum features reproductions of sugar designs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.  Cost: Voluntary donation. Address: Av. Cuauhtémoc 950, Col. Narvarte, CDMX.  9. Wine and Vine Museum It doesn't matter if you are a connoisseur of the world of wine or if you are just starting your adventure, as this museum located in Ensenada will teach you everything you need to know about this drink. Here you can explore the history of wine: its production, types of wine, and the wine industry around the world. You will also learn a lot about the history of wine, which began with the arrival of the Spaniards.  Cost: $50 Address: Carr. Federal Tecate-Ensenada Km 81.3, Col. Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, Baja California. 10. Candy Museum Mexico has an important tradition when it comes to sweets, as each region has countless recipes and delicacies to offer. In 2015, the Candy Museum opened its doors in Monterrey.  In this space, you can learn all about candy production, the utensils used, and the most common ingredients.  Cost: $50 Address: Diego de Montemayor 444, Paseo Santa Lucía, Monterrey, Nuevo León. Now that you know about the existence of gastronomic museums in Mexico, be sure to visit these cultural venues on your next vacation. Remember that there is always something new to learn!  Continue reading:What foods and ingredients did the Spaniards bring to Mexico? Mexican food: 30 tacos to give flavor to the patriotic month