Mexico City has many activities to entertain the kids, but they are not always accessible. That’s why here’s a list of free places in CDMX that are perfect to go with kids. The fun won’t make you spend your savings! Take note.
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Banco de Mexico Museum
Childhood is the perfect time to learn what money is for. In this museum the kids will be able to see the vault, the numismatic collection and the functions of the Central Bank. Every month you will find different exhibits, workshops and more. There are interactive areas and even a place where they will see a bill with their face on it. 💰
Bicentennial Park
The list of free places in CDMX could not miss this park that welcomes children of all ages. In addition to its impressive green areas, all kinds of games await you: sandboxes, playgrounds, a bicycle track and more. There are also sports areas such as basketball and volleyball courts. 🏃🏽
This is one of the free places to go with children that are emblematic in CDMX. At the Chapultepec Zoo the kids will be able to see mammals, snakes, butterflies and even penguins. Take into account that during the weekends it is usually crowded. 🦁
Do you know a child with an eighties soul? Take them to this Star Wars-inspired museum! Collectible toys, light sabers, busts, ships and more are exhibited here, there are around 6 thousand pieces! They also organize events for fans such as conferences and conviviality. 🌟
Mini Sunday
The Jumex Museum not only stands out for promoting contemporary art, but also for inviting the kids to visit its spaces and exhibitions. 🎨
It has a program called “Mini Sunday” where children join artistic activities that are related to a particular theme or one of the exhibitions in turn. You can find out what will be done this Sunday through their website.
Among the free places to go with children in CDMX, this interactive museum of the UNAM could not be missed. Here the little ones will see a collection of wood, plus they will learn about vertebrate animals; let them be surprised with the fungi exhibition and let their imagination fly in the digital library. 🦋
In the Utopia Boat, in Iztapalapa, there is a digital aquarium where children can learn about marine species, climate change and much more. All this through a navigation simulator and other attractions not to be missed. The venue also has a library, an open-air forum and even a screening room where they will have a great time. 🐟
A dip in the water is always a good idea for the kids. If you are looking for where to go for free with kids in CDMX, don’t hesitate to visit the Centro Recreativo Acuático “La Ballenita” where families can cool off in the fountains, water mirrors, and even play in the sandbox or the children’s play area. 🐋
This park with Star Wars figures could not be left out of the list of free places to go with children in CDMX. It is located in the Venustiano Carranza district and has representations of characters such as Yoda, Darth Vader, R2D2 and Chewbacca. This space also has games and attractions where the little ones will get all their energy out. ✨
This precinct is one of the most recent cultural openings in Iztapalapa. The Yancuic Museum is an immersive museum where kids will learn about climate change and ecosystems. All through interactive installations, immersion, workshops and more. 🦍
Aragon Forest
This forest is a perfect option to have fun outdoors. The Aragon Forest has attractions such as a zoo and a children’s area. But, the best thing is that there is a monthly program that includes tours, workshops, talks and even children’s stories. Take into account that the program is announced through social networks. 🌳
The Museo de Arte Popular, Museo Nacional de Antropología and Museo Franz Mayer are some of the museums where the kids can enter for free. Check out the list of museums perfect to go with kids here.
The Emilio Carranza Civic Plaza, in the Venustiano Carranza district, has become one of the most fun places for children. Among its attractions are the Mario Bros figures, with which you can take pictures.
It is a small space but with activities for boys and girls, from a little train to a zip line and children’s games.Take into account that most of the attractions are only available on weekends. 🍄
On the side, Jurassic Park! This theme park is home to a variety of life-size dinosaurs with movement and sound. During your tour you will see and learn more about these huge animals.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hours. Occasionally they organize activities and workshops related to the theme of the place. Through their Facebook page they publish the billboard. 🦖
The fourth section of the Chapultepec Forest is a good option to entertain the kids on weekends. On Saturdays and Sundays they have workshops for different ages at the Ermita Vasco de Quiroga. They also offer literary presentations, exhibitions and even concerts.
Each week’s activities are made known through Facebook. 🌱
If you are looking for activities for young and old, then you must visit the Complejo Cultural de Los Pinos. Every weekend has a lot to offer, including exhibitions, workshops, music and art. Occasionally there are also movie showings and gastronomic experiences. 🌲
It is a new space in the CDMX dedicated to salamanders and amphibians. The idea is to promote the care of these animals, as well as the ecosystem where they live. Children and adults will learn more about these animals and will even be able to see them in person. You can visit it from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 15:30 hours.
In this list of free places in CDMX to go with children, Memorabilia Café could not be missing. It is a good place to show the kids what our childhood was like, the toys we used to play with and even the most popular candies of the time.
Oh, what a time! The location is secret, the only thing we can tell you is that it is near the Santa Fe Hospital. You can schedule a visit through Facebook or Instagram.