If you don’t have the chance to visit these museums in Mexico City, then you will be delighted to know that you can get to know them through a virtual tour. From your cell phone or computer you will enter their exhibitions and explore all their rooms. Here is the complete list.
1. Palace of Fine Arts
From the façade with an aerial view to the main auditorium. In the virtual tour of the Palace of Fine Arts you will be able to navigate through the emblematic areas, sliding doors and some of its permanent exhibitions. With the help of controls you can move sideways and zoom in and out. Get to know it here.
Frida Kahlo Museum
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According to The World’s Most Overrated Cities study, the Frida Kahlo Museum or “the blue house” is one of the places in CDMX that most disappoints tourists. However, we cannot deny that it is a house full of art and history that you should visit at least once in your life. You can explore Frida Kahlo’ s rooms, her studio and garden at this link.
3. Universum
One of the most acclaimed science museums is UNAM’s Universum. This precinct set up a virtual tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is still open. With 360-degree views you will see rooms such as “imaginary mathematics”, “water, element of life” and even the garden. Find out more here.
4. National Museum of Anthropology
One of the emblematic museums of CDMX with a virtual tour is the National Museum of Anthropology. With a 360-degree view and navigation controls you will be able to get to know the museum’s surroundings; you will be transported from the main courtyard to the pre-Hispanic exhibits and art of native cultures.
In addition to getting you closer to the works and galleries, we love that it contains information cards for you to have a complete experience. You can access the tour at this link.
5. National Museum of Art
The Museo Nacional de Arte, Munal, is one of the most beautiful museums in Mexico because of its 20th century architecture. Although nothing compares to the experience of seeing it physically, you will be able to see minute details with the help of technology. This virtual tour is sectioned by first floor and lobby, second floor and second floor.
With the help of zoom and navigation buttons you can take a digital walk through the sliding doors, main halls, balconies and even the esplanade of this iconic museum. Click on this link.
6. Interactive Museum of Economics
The MIDE is one of the perfect museums to go with children and have fun with the family. Here you will learn how to take care of your finances, as well as discover some really useful facts about basic economics. Through its website you can get a “taste” of what you will find on each floor of the museum and convince you to visit it.
7. Franz Mayer Museum
Through its digital platform you can get to know some of the exhibitions at the Franz Mayer Museum. You will have a detailed approach to the pieces, so you will be able to contemplate them in detail. They also have a section of activities and online archives. Consult the virtual collection here.
8. National Museum of World Cultures
If you feel like exploring the art, traditions and history of other cultures around the world, then you will love the virtual tour of the National Museum of World Cultures. Here you will be amazed with a great collection from Africa, Asia, Oceania and America; textiles, ceramics, sculptures and more. Be amazed here.
9. Anahuacalli Museum
The Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum welcomes you through the screen. Here you can learn about eight key points of this precinct; there is a large collection of pre-Hispanic figures that belonged to the muralist Diego Rivera. The architecture of the building, which represents a union with the underworld, is one of the elements you can see in detail.
10. San Ildefonso College
Among the museums in CDMX with virtual tours that we most like to recommend is the Colegio de San Ildefonso. Through its digital platform you will get to know the most representative murals, as well as corridors and courtyards. It is a 360-degree experience that will give you a walk through the entire building.