19 Museums in Mexico City that are free for everyone, every day.
Some museums in Mexico City are free on Sundays, some are free for locals, and some are free for foreigners with residency permits. Some are free for people under 6, and some are free for those with disabilities
These museums are NOT listed here.
This blog highlights 19 museums in Mexico City that are open to the public free of charge, every day.
It’s worth noting that many museums are closed on Mondays, so always check official sources before you set off.
1. Museo Soumaya
Named after Soumaya Domit, the wife of Carlos Slim, the founder of the museum and is the flagship museum of the Carlos Slim Foundation. On the top floor, you’ll find the largest collection of sculptures by Auguste Rodin outside of France, which for me is the highlight of the Soumaya
Location: Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo, 11529 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
2. Museo Vivo del Muralismo
The Living Museum of Muralism / Museo Vivo del Muralismo opened its doors to the public on September 28, 2024.
It is located within the rather awesome, former convent of Santa María de la Encarnación del Divino Verbo, built between 1639 and 1648, one of the most impressive buildings in the Historic Centre.
Lots of murals from Diego Rivera here!
Location: República de Argentina 28, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
3. Museo Banco de México
The Bank of Mexico Museum showcases the workings of a bank and the printing process of banknotes with a fine collection of banknotes from Mexico and around the world.
Location: Av. 5 de Mayo 2, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4. Centro de la Imagen
“Space dedicated to the exhibition, preservation, research, teaching, analysis, and dissemination of photography and images”
I have visited Centro de la Imagen a few times. I always like the expositions here.
Location: Plaza de la Ciudadela 2, Centro Histórico,, Mexico City, Mexico
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
5. Museo Jumex
Fundación Jumex Arte Contemporáneo is next to the Soumaya Museum, so it’s great to combine the two in one visit.
Location: Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo, 11520 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6. Museo del Telégrafo
A look back at the history of telecommunications in Mexico. The museum is located in the Cuauhtémoc City Hall which was built between 1904 and 1911.
Location: Calle de Tacuba 8, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Cuauhtémoc, 06010 Ciudad de México, Mexico.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
7. Museo Panteon de San Fernando
The San Fernando Cemetery is one of the oldest and most preserved cemeteries in all of Mexico. It was in use between 1832 and 1872, and it is here that you will find the resting places of many prominent Mexicans, such as former president Benito Juárez.
Location: C. San Fernando 17, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Guerrero, Cuauhtémoc, 06300 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8. Museo del Estanquillo
Normally, it houses the private collection of toys, photographs, books and paintings of Mexican philosopher, writer, critic and political activist, Carlos Monsivais, which I saw in 2021. A revisit in 2025, saw two exposiciones: A collaboration between Marisa Lara and Arturo Guerrero, under the Siameses Company label, of nearly 300 pieces by the Mexican artist duo—including paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, installations, and photographs—a contemporary review and selection of their work spanning more than forty years. And “Gigante de la miniatura”, by Roberto Ruiz.
They have a great rooftop cafe.
Location: Isabel La Católica 26, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
9. Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
Located in the former Palacio del Arzobispado with an ‘exposición permanente’ “Hacienda es Patrimonio” and exposicións temporal by various artists
Location: Moneda 4, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Centro, CDMX
Opening hours: Monday to Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
10. Foro Valparaíso
The former Palace of the Counts of San Mateo de Valparaíso is one of the most significant Baroque civil architecture buildings in Mexico City’s Historic Centre, the principal legacy of architect Francisco Antonio Guerrero y Torres.
Located in the founding headquarters of the National Bank of Mexico, Foro Valparaíso is Banamex’s space dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and culture.
The building’s interior and exterior are more interesting than the exhibitions.
Location: Venustiano Carranza 60, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, Mexico.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
11. Museo Archivo de la Fotografía
The Museo Archivo de la Fotografía is located in a 16th-century building known as Las Casa de las Ajaracas (House of Ajaracas, just a stone’s throw from Templo Mayor. The museum, open since 2006, showcases historical events that occurred during the 20th century through photography.
Location: República de Guatemala 34, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06010 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
12. Espacio Escultórico UNAM
The Espacio Escultórico UNAM / Sculpture Park is one of the emblematic sites of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Inaugurated on April 23, 1979, the Sculpture Park was the brainchild of sculptor Federico Silva in 1977, to capture the visual arts and geometric sculpture movement in Mexico in a natural setting.
Location: University Theater Center (CUT), Mario de La Cueva, Universitaria, Coyoacán, 04510 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Opening hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
13. Museo De Los Ferrocarrileros
The Museo De Los Ferrocarrileros is based in the former La Villa station in Mexico City, the only original structure still standing. The 3-ft gauge line went all the way to Veracruz
Location: Entrada por Cuauhtémoc Alberto Herrera s/n, Aragón La Villa(Aragón), Gustavo A. Madero, 07000 Ciudad de México
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
14. Museo Soumaya-Casa Guillermo Tovar de Teresa
The second museum that’s part of the Carlos Slim Foundation features the art collection of Mexican historian, bibliographer and philanthropist, Guillermo Tovar y de Teresa.
Location: Valladolid 52-P. B, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
15. Museo Soumaya Plaza Loreto
This was the original site for the Soumaya Museum until it was moved to Plaza Carso in 2011.
Location: Rio de la Magdalena Y, Tizapán San Ángel, San Ángel, Álvaro Obregón, 01090 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday – 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
16. Museo del Metro
The Subway Museum is another Free Museum in Mexico City, and if you are a rail or transport enthusiast, you should definitely take time to go and have a look.
Location: Mixcoac Metro Station, 03920 Mexico City, CDMX
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 10:00 am until 8:00 pm
17. Plaza de las Tres Culturas
Scene of the October 2, 1968, massacre where the Mexican army opened fire on unarmed civilians.
Location: Tlatelolco, 06900 Mexico City, CDMX
Opening hours: 24/7
18. Ex Teresa Arte Actual
Located in the former convent of Santa Teresa la Antigua, which dates back to the early 1600s. Expositions change, so check the Ex Teresa Arte Actual website.
Location: Lic. Verdad 8, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
19. Zona Arqueológica Cuicuilco
Cuicuilco was one of the first large religious civic centres in the Mexican Altiplano and was occupied for more than 1000 years from 800 BC to 250 AD and once had 20,000 inhabitants.
Location: Av. Insurgentes Sur s/n, Espacio Ecológico Cuicuilco, Tlalpan, 14060 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
