A Nearly 20-Year-Old Museum Reinvents Itself
Almost 20 years after its founding, the Interactive Economy Museum (MIDE) temporarily closed its doors in June to undergo a comprehensive transformation and reinvent itself to bring financial education to more diverse audiences. After five months of remodeling, the MIDE announced its reopening on November 8, marking a new chapter in its history.
Free Admission from November 8 to 16
As a special treat for visitors, the museum is offering free admission from November 8 to 16, allowing people to rediscover the newly designed exhibition halls, participate in interactive experiences, and enjoy a unique learning moment.
A Museum Evolving with the Times
This transformation of the MIDE was made possible by the commitment and trust of various partners and sponsors who share the vision of making economics a more relatable and everyday topic for the population.
Since its founding in July 2006, the MIDE has become the world’s first interactive museum dedicated to economics, bringing economic and financial concepts to children, youth, and adults in a fun way.
Key Figures in the MIDE’s Transformation
During the opening conference, Silvia Singer, General Director of MIDE, shared that the museum’s model has inspired the creation of over 40 similar museums worldwide: “Mexico should feel proud. What started here has served as inspiration and guidance for projects around the globe.”
A Transformation Focused on Accessibility and Relevance
With a more approachable, accessible, and participatory focus, the museum underwent a 100% renovation while maintaining its core themes: economy, finances, growth, well-being, and sustainability.
Key Updates at the MIDE
- Redistributed and updated exhibition halls: Featuring modernized narratives and interactive elements to connect with today’s audience, including experiences like “To Give and Receive,” “Bills Under the Magnifying Glass,” and “Zombie Consumes Savings.”
- New complementary activities: A new interactive tram will explore the 20 plants that changed economics, along with a robot-guided tour and video mapping of “The City of Savings,” showcasing how daily decisions build well-being.
- Renewed mediation: A new format integrating educational and communication strategies to foster more dynamic interactions.
- Inclusion Educative MIDE Program: Bringing students, families, and vulnerable groups to the museum.
- New image and logo: The redesigned MIDE logo projects a more contemporary, flexible, and relatable identity for newer generations.
The MIDE expressed gratitude to the Bank of Mexico, the museum’s founding institution, for its support in the renovation process, highlighting its commitment to economic education and vision of strengthening the country’s financial culture, making the museum a learning, dialogue, and encounter space for people.
For more information on upcoming activities and promotions, visit: https://www.mide.org.mx/
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Interactive Economy Museum (MIDE)? The MIDE is a world-first interactive museum dedicated to economics, bringing economic and financial concepts to diverse audiences in a fun way.
- Why did the MIDE undergo renovation? The museum aimed to become more approachable, accessible, and relevant for today’s audiences by updating its exhibition halls, introducing new complementary activities, and redesigning its image.
- What are the key updates at the MIDE? Updates include redistributed and updated exhibition halls, new complementary activities like an interactive tram and robot-guided tour, renewed mediation strategies, the Inclusion Educative MIDE Program, and a new image and logo.
- Who supported the MIDE’s renovation? The Bank of Mexico, the museum’s founding institution, played a crucial role in supporting the renovation process.
