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and Julio César Olivé proposed that the space be converted into a museum featuring world cultures. After renovation, the building opened on 5 December 1965, with Barba serving as its deputy director until 1976 as the
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as a reward for the invasion of Mexico, and Cortés rebuilt the New
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Exploration room, items from the time of initial European contact with the Americas are on display. For modern cultures, there are exhibits from all continents and some dedicated to cultures little-known in Mexico such as that of
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This mint is responsible for the name of the street on which it is located, called Moneda, which means "coin". The building was again expanded between 1772 and 1779 by Miguel
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floor believed to be part of the Black House. More excavations are planned.
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RodrĂguez-Shadow, MarĂa; Aguilar Medina, Iñigo (2013).
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in 1825. At the beginning of the 20th century, artist
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Museo de la SecretarĂa de Hacienda y CrĂ©dito PĂşblico
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206:in order to establish the vice-regal palace.
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710:"Destinos en Mexico: Museo de las Culturas"
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623:"Beatriz Barba Ahuactzin de Piña"
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732:"MĂ©xico: Museo de las Culturas"
481:Siddique, Haroon (2008-06-10).
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1509:Historic center of Mexico City
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1211:House of the Marquis of Uluapa
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780:Historic center of Mexico City
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405:"EstadĂstica de Visitantes"
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304:National Cultural Museum
92:Gabriela E. LĂłpez Torres
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1084:Museo de Arte Popular
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249:Conversion to museum
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1235:Traditional markets
1028:Valvanera Cathedral
988:La SantĂsima Church
983:La Enseñanza Church
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876:El Colegio Nacional
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1064:Franz Mayer Museum
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