Let yourself be surprised by these art exhibitions in CDMX that will take you to other cultures, countries and generations. This list includes both free and fee-based exhibits; a perfect plan to visit Mexico City’ s emblematic museums. Organize your agenda and don’t miss them!
1. “The Idea and the Odyssey”.
There are still a few days left of this exhibition located at the Ex Teresa Arte Actual. This is a work by visual creator César Martínez; it is made up of 70 pieces of contemporary art. You will see performances, digital collages, images and even drawings with gunpowder. La idea y la odisea” reveals the artist’s trajectory and the variety of techniques he uses to address political issues with a touch of humor.
Not to be missed is the work Sucesos escultóticos, a series of silicone pieces that react to the interaction with the spectators.
📅 Through February 9
⏰ Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Lic. Verdad 8, Historic Center
2. “Variations on the murmur”.
There are many exhibitions to enjoy in CDMX during the first months of 2025. One of them is this one by artist Felix Blume. It is a sonorous one where you will discover, or rather consciously perceive, the sounds of nature. In addition to auditory tools, the exhibition is supported by other resources such as video projections and lights. 🍃
📅 Until February 16.
🕛 9:00 a 17:00
🎟️ General admission $45, Sunday free admission
📍 Dr. Mora 7, Historic Center
3. Munal Interactive Experience
The National Museum of Art has an interactive experience in its viceregal art room. There are two installations that will make you know a little more about the history of the works; one of them is based on leap motion, with which you can see a catalog of twelve pieces that you will control with your hands. The other is a video wall system , which projects ten animated works on eight screens. Don’t miss the chance to see what it’s all about! 🖼️
📅 To be defined
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ $90 general admission
📍 Tacuba 8, Historic Center
3. “Mexico City, city of design”.
Signs, t-shirts, illustrations and countless other pieces in this exhibition dedicated to the design of CDMX. At the Punto Mexico gallery in Polanco is this incredible expo-sale that promotes the work of artists, illustrators, architects and design specialists. This time dedicated to Chilean culture. 🖍️
📅 Until January 28th.
⏰ Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:45 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Masaryk 172
4. Cheems Exhibition
From meme to museum! “Coordenadams. A World Tour in 80 Cheems” is an exhibition about the iconic meme’s little dog. There are more than 80 illustrations where you will see this character in different countries of the. The aim is to reflect on the Eurocentric perception of art. 🐶
📅 January 13, 20 and 27 and February 10.
⏰ Different schedules
🎟️ $30, register your attendance by filling out a form
📍 Carranza 93, Historic Center
5. “Graphic Constellation”.
At the Cultural Center of Spain there is an exhibition of comics that address problems of the millennial society. The relationship with the internet, technology and sorodidad are some of them, which are touched with characteristic humor. It should be noted that the show features comics that corrupt with traditional formats. Do you jump in to see what it’s all about? 💥
📅 Through April 13, 2025
⏰ Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 República de Guatemala 18, Centro
6. “Gabriel Orozco: Politécnico Nacional”.
Since 2006 there has not been an exhibition of the artist Gabriel Orozco in Mexico, but this 2025 he returns to the CDMX. Around 300 works will be exhibited at the Jumex Museum: paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations, games and more. It should be noted that his projects are usually based on symmetry and the materialization of time. 🖼️
📅 February 1 to August 3.
⏰ Tuesday to Friday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo
7. Kite Expo
Kites of up to six meters will fill the Museo de Arte Popular with magic and creativity. The eighteenth edition of the kite contest has begun; the participating pieces are made of natural materials and paper. The best thing that the kites will remain on display for a period, without a doubt, it is one of the best exhibitions to see in CDMX. 🪁
📅 February 22nd to April 3rd.
⏰ Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ $60 general admission and Sunday free
📍 Revillagigedo 11, Downtown
8. “Nasevo, Nose of Noses”.
The Perfume Museum will make you reflect on the aromas of works of art. This exhibition, created by artist Ernesto Ventós, is made up of a collection of pieces and objects where the nose is the central organ. You will discover smell as a way of understanding the world and the perception of reality. 👃🏽
📅 Through March 21
⏰ Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
🎟️ $70 general admission
📍 Tacuba 12, Downtown
9. “Mystika”.
Before the end of 2024, run to visit one of the most amazing exhibitions in CDMX. It is Mystika by artist Pepe Soho. It has seven rooms where you will visit natural sanctuaries such as the monarch butterfly. All through projections, lights and sound that create a memorable experience.
📅 Dates and times available from Monday to Sunday.
🎟️ Find your tickets here
📍 Torre Cuarzo at Paseo de la Reforma 26, Juárez
10. “Las desinvitadas”.
The Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo hosts one of the must-see exhibitions in CDMX. It is “Las desinvitadas” by artist Fabiola Torres-Alzaga. It is an installation based on lights, projections and shadows that reflect on the act of seeing and the invisible spaces. The exhibition is inspired by a film noir scenography.
📅 Until February 23, 2025
⏰ Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, the museum opens from January 7.
🎟️ $40 general admission
📍 Insurgentes Sur 3000, Centro Cultural Universitario, Coyoacán
11. “Mojigangas. Giants of Tradition”.
You have all of January to see this exhibit on the culture of mojigangas in Mexico. There are pieces made of cardboard representing characters and elements such as catrines or little devils. There are figures from Oaxaca, Morelos and Guanajuato, to name a few states.
📅 Until January 31, 2025.
⏰ Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ $18 general admission
📍 Museo Nacional de las Culturas Populares at Hidalgo 289, Coyoacán mayor’s office.
12. “OTRXS MUNDXS”.
Among the must-see exhibitions in CDMX to see in early 2025 is this one at the Museo Tamayo. “Otrxs Mundxxs” is a collective project where the museum itself is part of the work and artistic exploration. In this edition the precinct is perceived as a musical instrument. 🎶
📅 Until February 23rd.
⏰ Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ $95 general admission and free admission on Sundays.
📍 Paseo de la Reforma 51, Bosque de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo
13. “Who’s going to be interested in me?”
The Museo de Arte Popular presents this exhibition created by a group of five women (Beatriz Alonso, Gabriela Esteva, Judit Jiménez, Amparo Sepúlveda and Mónica Castillo), who are known as El Club. They come from the municipalities of Pueblo Nuevo and San Pablo Etla in Oaxaca and narrate their experiences in the search for paid work.
📅 Until February 2, 2025
⏰ Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ $60 general admission and free admission on Sundays.
📍 Revillagigedo 11, Downtown
14. “Onírica”.
In this exhibition at Universum you will explore the world of dreams. The installation is supported by artificial intelligence and technology that help decipher how the mind manages to create fascinating scenarios when we dream.
📅 Until February 28, 2025.
⏰ Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
🎟️ $80 general admission
📍 Circuito Cultural de Ciudad Universitaria s/n, Coyoacán
15. Cinemagic
Do you love cinema? Among the exhibitions in CDMX that you can’t miss before the end of the year is the Cinemagic exhibition. It is a compilation of posters, costumes, collectible figures and a lot of pieces that will make you remember the most blockbuster movies of all time. Harry Potter, Star Wars and Jurassic Park are some of the films present.
📅 Available dates.
⏰ Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 to 18:30. Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
🎟️ $119 general admission for adults and $99 for children under 13 and over 65, as well as people with disabilities. Please note that a commission is charged for online purchases.
📍 Tacuba 15, Downtown, Cuauhtémoc
16. Art Week 2025
Art Week 2025 will take place during the first days of February. It is an artistic event where galleries exhibit exclusive pieces. There are a lot of activities such as talks with the artists and even sale of the works. Zona Maco, Salón ACME and Material are some of the most important fairs of the event, so make a note of this plan in your agenda! Find out all the details here. 🖼️