Who wants to put together a free plan? We bring you a list of free museums in CDMX that you must visit. You’ll see railroads, go through the history of the charrería, enjoy works of art and meet Star Wars figures. You’re in for a treat?
1. Digital Culture Center
Right under the Estela de Luz you’ll find this space where works, exhibitions and shows related to the internet, multimedia and technology are displayed. You’ll see exhibits made with audiovisual elements, lighting and sound design. There is also a program with cultural activities.
📍 Paseo de Reforma s/n corner with Lieja, Juárez.
Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Museum of the Site
Located in the Bosque de Chapultepec, this CDMX museum pieces that tell the history of the forest, as well as its flora, fauna and cultural elements. There are paintings, photographs, plans, among other pieces.
📍 Gran Avenida, Miguel Hidalgo, San Miguel Chapultepec I Section
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3. Charrería Museum
In this museum you will learn all about the history of charrería, from its beginnings to the present day. A guide will tell you all about the museum, as well as curiosities and unmissable facts about this discipline. You will see costumes, saddles and countless articles. The best part is that admission is free.
📍 Isabel la Católica 108, Downtown, Cuauhtémoc
Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
4. San Fernando Pantheon Museum
This museum is unique in its kind, as it used to be a pantheon. In addition to seeing funerary architecture and learning more about the history of Mexico City, you can enjoy its activities and temporary exhibitions.
They even show movies on occasion. Keep an eye out for their events, which they post on social networks.
📍 Plaza de San Fernando 17, Guerrero, Cuauhtémoc
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00
5. Estanquillo Museum
It opened its doors in 2006 with the objective of sharing the collection of Carlos Monsiváis, which is made up of more than 20 thousand pieces, including documents, models, photographs, paintings and more. It has temporary exhibitions, workshops and various activities.
📍 Isabel la Católica 26, Downtown, Cuauhtémoc
Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6. Stellar Museum
Did you know that in Mexico City there is a museum dedicated to Star Wars? It has different rooms where you will see vintage figures, statues, busts, light sabers and ships. Admission is free; however, you must make a reservation in advance through their website.
📍 Santa Margarita 519, Insurgentes Borja, Benito Juárez
7. Museum of Medicine
The Palace Museum of the School of Medicine will take you to learn all about the human body. You will find the anatomy room, herbalism and even pre-Hispanic medicine. You will be surprised with everything you will see and learn.
📍 Brasil 33, corner of Venezuela, Centro, Cuauhtémoc.
Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00.
8. Soumaya Museum
This is a space full of art. It exhibits Mexican and European works of art, such as works from Italian, Flemish, Dutch, German, French and Spanish schools. Regarding Mexican art you will see creations by various artists such as Arrieta, Bustos and Velasco. Open every day.
📍 Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo
🕛 Monday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
9. Railroad Museum
This museum will take you to another era when the railroads were at their peak. You will learn about the history of this means of transportation and different machines. The museum is located in an emblematic place: what used to be the Villa station. Every month they have new activities ranging from readings to dance.
📍 Alberto Herrera s/n, Aragón La Villa, Gustavo A. Madero
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00; Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 11:00 to 15:00.
10. Photography Archive Museum
This museum is located in what used to be part of the “Mayorazgo Nava Chávez” house. It was inaugurated in 2006 and maintains the decoration of the original facade. It seeks to disseminate visual culture through exhibitions, concerts, workshops and other activities. It also has an enormous photographic collection of millions of pieces.
📍 República de Guatemala 34, Downtown, Cuauhtémoc
🕛 Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
11. National Museum of World Cultures
Want to learn all about our planet? You can start with this museum which houses about 14 thousand objects from all over the world. It offers an excellent approach to other cultures through art, archaeological pieces and other items.
📍 Moneda 13, Downtown, Cuauhtémoc
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
12. Telegraph Museum
Do you know how we used to communicate? This list of free admission museums in CDMX could not leave this place out. Here you will see all the devices that were used and the history of telegraphy in Mexico.
📍 Tacuba 8, Downtown, Cuauhtémoc
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00
13. Jumex Museum
In this precinct you will see permanent and temporary exhibitions focused on contemporary art. Since 2013 this museum has been promoting projects by Mexican and foreign artists. There are also guided tours, as well as workshops and cultural activities. Have you already set up your tour of free museums in CDMX?
📍 Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo
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.
14. Banco de México Museum
Learn more about money, exchange and its role in society. In this precinct you will see temporary exhibits and some permanent ones such as the Banco de México Room with interactive pieces or the numismatic collection.
The most visited area is the vault, located in the basement of the building. Please note that you must register in advance to visit it. Also, you have to reserve your access through the official website of the Banco de México Museum.
📍 5 de Mayo 2, Downtown, Cuauhtémoc
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00
15. Cartography Museum
In a building from 1686 you will discover the first artifacts for the development and study of cartography, so get ready for a trip back in time. And no doubt you will be amazed by the maps of Mexico City since the Viceroyalty.
📍 Observatorio 94, Observatorio, Miguel Hidalgo
Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 16:00.
16. Los Pinos Cultural Complex
This space is open to the public so that they can visit its gardens, tour its buildings and take part in different cultural activities. It also hosts temporary exhibitions on music, film, journalism and other disciplines. To learn more about the program, we recommend you visit its Facebook page.
📍 Calzada del Rey s/n, Bosque de Chapultepec I Section, Miguel Hidalgo
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 to 18:00
17. National Biodiversity Pavilion
In the list of museums with free admission in CDMX could not miss this precinct of the UNAM. It is an interactive space with six permanent halls. It has samples of vertebrates such as fish, reptiles and amphibians, birds and mammals. In addition, there is a collection of wood.
It has two laboratories: Genomic Sequencing and Molecular Biology. And, on the lower level, there are artistic pieces of the Soumaya Museum related to the animal kingdom.
📍 Circuito Centro Cultural, C.U., Coyoacán
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
18. Yancuic Museum
One of the most impressive things about this precinct that opened its doors in February 2024 is the giant jaguar that welcomes you.
It is a huge building, with several levels, which houses two educational stations and four thematic rooms, two of which are immersive. Inside you will also find garden areas, food, scientific and interactive activities.
Its theme is environmental, as its permanent exhibition will teach you about climate change and biodiversity in a very fun way.
📍 2325 Ermita Iztapalapa Ave., Los Angeles, Iztapalapa
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00
19. Ocho Barrios de Ixtapalapa Community Museum.
From Iztapalapa to the world! Los Ángeles Azules now shine in the new Iztapalapa museum, which opened its doors on April 10, 2024. Its mission is to exalt the traditions and culture of the original communities of that mayor’s office, including music.
Because the creators of “El listón de tu pelo” began with the music of local dances, but then came the great opportunity. Their story and that of other groups awaits you here.
📍 Avenida Ermita Iztapalapa, 100, Barrio San Pablo, Iztapalapa.
🕛 Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
This material was made by Karla Almaráz and Yulissa Arcos.