Ceramics, orchids, photographs, iconic items from the World Cups held in the Americas, and much more. The Franz Mayer’s 2026 exhibitions will have it all and are part of the venue’s 40th-anniversary celebrations. Plus, the museum will join in the World Cup festivities.
2026 is just getting started, but we’re already bringing you several exhibitions you won’t want to miss. One of them is called “Soccer: Designing a Passion.” Through it, you’ll explore the nine World Cups held across the continent, highlighting the graphics, stadium designs, and more.
You’ll also be able to see photos and items used by great soccer players like Pelé, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo, to name a few. This exhibition arrives just in time for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. But wait, because this is just a taste of everything you’ll see.
The Franz Mayer’s Exhibitions for 2026
The exhibition program was unveiled on Monday, January 26, 2026. In addition to the now-traditional World Press Photo and the Orchid Sale Expo coming this spring, the following exhibitions will be presented:
- They wanted a house; I proposed creating a home: part of the Architecture series at the Franz
- Animals and Fantastic Beings. Mexican Folk Ceramics: 57 pieces will showcase materials and techniques for working with ceramics from different parts of Mexico
- Mackups before Fuckups. Models, Prototypes, and the Craft of Design: more than the final result, this exhibition will highlight the missteps and corrections throughout the process of each work
- Design Mexico: proposals by national designers will be presented
- Ali Kazma: if books are your thing, you’ll love this exhibition. The museum’s galleries will feature works related to the creative processes of writing
- Biodesign Mx. Living Territories: the museum will host the country’s first exhibition of biodesign
- Germany in the Franz Mayer Collection: This exhibition marks the venue’s 40th anniversary and will showcase over 300 pieces from Germany
- Dürer: The First Viral Artist
- AI: Beyond the Human: You’ll encounter immersive and interactive installations from the Barbican Centre. The aim is to explore how we interact with artificial intelligence
- MDF Mexico Design Fair 2026
- International Poster Biennial
- The Vanity of Small Differences. Grayson Perry: During your visit, you’ll see textile pieces inspired by “The Progress of the Libertine”
- What Have We Done? 70th Anniversary of World Press Photo
In addition to these exhibitions, there will be a surprise exhibition. Stay tuned, as the dates for each exhibition will be announced soon.
