MARIANA CASTILLO DEBALL

Ella es la luna and she lights the darkness

Drawing on archaeological artefacts, the exhibition presents fascinating works of art that explore Aztec mythology and Mexico’s colonial history.

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How to get here

The Neues Museum Nürnberg is located right next to the main train station and is easily accessible by public transport. The entrance is on Klarissenplatz. From Bahnhofsplatz, a short footpath through the Handwerkerhof Nürnberg leads directly to the museum. Several car parks are also located nearby.

Accessibility

The Neues Museum Nürnberg is fully accessible. The entrance at Klarissenplatz is step-free, and all exhibition spaces, as well as the foyer and auditorium, can be easily reached via ramps or elevators. Wheelchairs and walkers are available free of charge, and accessible restrooms and seating areas are provided. Assistance dogs are welcome. Accessible parking spaces and several car parks are located nearby, and the museum is also easy to reach from the main train station. If you have questions or need support, our team at the ticket counter will be happy to assist you.

How does the online ticket work?

When you click on “Buy online ticket”, you will be redirected to our new ticket shop. There you can select and purchase admission tickets or tickets for events. With your purchased ticket you have direct access to the exhibition rooms – please show it at the entrance.

Where can I book guided tours?

You can book guided tours directly in our online ticket shop. Please bring your ticket either printed out or on your smartphone. Of course, you can still purchase tickets as usual at the museum ticket counter.

Are there lockers?

Please store your bags and backpacks in the lockers during your visit. For safety reasons, bags larger than DIN A4 (approx. 20 × 30 cm), suitcases, backpacks, bulky items, and umbrellas may not be taken into the exhibition rooms. Lockers are available in the Upper and Lower Foyer (deposit: 1 euro coin, free use). Unfortunately, we cannot store large suitcases.

A look at the exhibition | Photo: Neues Museum Nuremberg (Annette Kradisch)

Mariana Castillo Deball (born 1975 in Mexico City; lives and works in Berlin and Mexico City) works at the intersection of art, archaeology, and cultural history. Her sculptures, paintings, prints, and installations explore the role of objects in shaping identity and historical narrative.

At the center of the exhibition is her engagement with the Nuremberg Map of Tenochtitlan, the first European map of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. This map serves as a prime example of the history of colonization in what is now Mexico. For the NMN, Castillo Deball has developed a series of works referencing this map into a textile installation that covers the majority of the museum’s façade.

The exhibition is a collaboration with the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, where the first historical print of the Nuremberg Map of Tenochtitlan was on view as part of the Nuremberg Global exhibition until March 22, 2026.

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A look at the exhibition | Photo: Neues Museum Nuremberg (Annette Kradisch)

MARIANA CASTILLO DEBALL

Ella es la luna and she lights the darkness

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