"German-born financier Franz Mayer amassed an extensive collection of Mexican silver, ceramics, textiles, and furniture in his adopted country. This private collection is now on permanent display at his namesake museum, in Mexico City's historic center. The beautiful everyday objects also include maps, globes, rugs, and books from around the world. After a complimentary guided tour, stop for a simple bite at the on-site café, set in a central courtyard that allws you to take in the building's architectural details—it was once an 18th-century monastery and hospital." - Susannah Rigg