Almost in the center of the Plaza de la República, you’ll find some stairs that will take you straight to the basement of the Monument to the Revolution. There, for more than 20 years, has been the National Museum of the Revolution, a venue where you’ll discover more about that struggle, as well as facts about the place that was once intended to be the Legislative Palace. Admission is only $46.
To find incredible places in Mexico City, you don’t just have to look at street level—you also have to look below, several meters underground. A clear example is this venue, which opened on November 20, 1986.
It features several exhibition halls divided into three areas. In the first, you’ll discover the secrets behind the construction of the Legislative Palace; the second houses temporary exhibitions, while the third features eight halls covering the entire history of the Mexican Revolution, including its background.
Among the permanent exhibits are wax figures of Zapata and Villa, as well as a display of rifles and glass bullets called “The Nonviolent Revolution.”
There is even a section dedicated to the revolution in cinema, which recounts not only the arrival of the cinematograph but also the fact that the Mexican Revolution was the first revolution ever filmed.
When can I visit the National Museum of the Revolution?
The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as well as on weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. As we mentioned, admission costs $46, while teachers, students, and seniors with INAPAM receive a 50% discount.
It’s worth noting that the venue usually hosts different activities each month and participates in Museum Night, so you’ll find something new on every visit.
Of course, don’t forget to visit its observation deck, which offers incredible views. The cost is $170 per person, and you can get tickets here (this ticket grants access only to the observation deck).
