Anahuacalli is a temple for art designed and bequeathed by Diego Rivera. Its unique architecture draws inspiration from pre-Hispanic and modern influences, integrated with nature. It is a fortress-like building made of volcanic stone, shaped like a pyramid, and incorporates many pre-Hispanic elements.

The museum's name, chosen by the painter himself, means "house of Anáhuac." In the Nahuatl language, Anáhuac means "what is near or next to the water."

In the lower level, you can see figures and utensils from the pre-classical cultures of Morelos, Guanajuato, Michoacán, and the Valley of Mexico. There is also an altar with divinities and architectural elements from the Toltec, Aztec, and Surian cultures, as well as sculptures of Xilonen (goddess of maize), Ehecatl (god of wind), Tláloc (god of rain), and Huehueteótl (god of fire), along with Teotihuacan pottery.

The first floor exhibits charcoal drawings of some of Diego Rivera's murals created in public buildings in Mexico and the United States.

The second floor showcases figures from the Totonac, Zapotec, Mixtec, and Aztec cultures.

On the top floor, there is a terrace with a viewpoint that offers a beautiful panoramic view of Mexico City.

Anahuacalli also includes an Ecological Space that preserves the flora and fauna native to the volcanic soil of the area.

In 2021, Anahuacalli inaugurated thirteen new cultural spaces inspired by Diego Rivera's vision of the City of the Arts.

Every ticket to the Frida Kahlo Museum is complimentary for the Anahuacalli Museum and valid for one year.

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