Suggestions for Museum near Mexico City

Eduardo N. • July 2, 2016If in Mexico City do not miss this spectacular museum. Just visiting the building is worth it, but they also have the best collection of Mexican Art.

Ricardo V. • September 22, 2013The Maya and Azteca rooms are the best ones, however the entire museum is really a must, very well organized and unique collections

Gregory F. • February 23, 2020The building is amazing, but the murals are better in the palacio nacional

Luis D. • March 4, 2016Love it! The library is awesome, very beutiful

Beena K. • December 30, 2018Sculpture garden with an interesting collection of modern art - one of our favorite museums in Mexico city

Kandu T. • December 6, 2018An excellent museum with a very contemporary architecture and always offers very good exhibits that change constantly. One of the best places to check new works of art, both modern and contemporary.

Damon S. • August 14, 2018Very interesting and well curated visit. Most of the artifacts seem to come from a museum in Los Angeles and the amount of English is less than expected. Free entry and worth a visit!

Paula M. • December 1, 2021Free museum and it is a very good one! Huge, amazing pieces, so worthy! Reserve 2-3h to see the whole place

Beatriz G. • May 13, 2022Excelente exposición, museografía e iluminación. La conservación del edificio y la terraza de lo mejor y la atención del personal del museo extraordinaria.

Damon S. • February 1, 2019Excellent art museum with interesting rotating galleries and very unique architecture

Nancy H. • May 5, 2017Must hire audio tour. Gives you a great insight to Fridays life and work.

Rolando Ando/chefcito • January 10, 2018Impresionate exposición...fue temporal, pero realmente espectacular!

Rene S. • April 11, 2013Astonishing building. Very pleasant courtyard

Jessica F. • February 19, 2018Need to book a tour in advance. Amazing space and very informative if you like architecture

Lisa C. • November 6, 2016This was a great museum where we could learn and remember. Very highly recommended.

Go Man Go! M. • July 13, 2018This museum uses the site of the Old Mint, birthplace of the Peso and all countries' pesos therefore.

redmarker • August 8, 2010Free on Sunday, one visit is enough but it's a must.

Paula M. • November 28, 2021Great experience, so worth it! It is huge, so you may take between 2 and 3 hours there, but it is very nice.

Gaby S. • April 17, 2019Siempre aprendes más cuando lo visitas. Un museo hermoso

48 hrs A. • April 15, 2013Visit the Museum of San Ildefonso and check out some of the unique and interesting temporary exhibits always on display. The colonial style of the building is amazing, you can't miss it.- Ale Valdivia

Natalia H. • June 6, 2017Increíble, un descubrimiento agradable en medio del bosque. Muy recomendable.

Laura W. • July 13, 2015The place is stunning on its own!

Manolo M. • July 12, 2016Suban y hagan todo el recorrido de la cimentación y estructura hasta subir a la punta

Rob • June 9, 2014This place took some time to find. You should bring a photo ID, as they may ask you for one. Inside, a beautiful courtyard is surrounded by murals by the famed Diego Rivera. Really cool.

Camille V. • August 13, 2018Love it here! However there are no explanations in English (or any other languages except Spanish), which is a shame! I would have loved to read a bit about it

Paul F. • April 17, 2016Historic mail center. Like the name says... It's a palace! Very rich and beautiful, make sure to drop in. IT'S FREE!

Michael B. • March 26, 2016So many cool artifacts and paintings here, nestled in the heart of downtown Mexico City. Lots to see and do. Totally recommend.

Toby S. • January 7, 2015Interesting exhibition for the photography lovers, some great old pics and cameras. Nice to get there early if going on a weekend.

Jorge L. • August 7, 2017Historic church from 1514 led by Franciscans. Beautiful to visit!

Marlene T. • August 15, 2016Sólo abren el domingo y hay recorridos guiados, entras a la casa y es inevitable sorprenderse, los artículos, la decoración y la historia son increíbles. El jardín es muy bonito y tranquilo.