Free Museums in CDMX

“Guide to free museums to visit in Mexico City”

Are you planning your next vacation? The best destination is, without a doubt, Mexico City. This is where the adventure begins! Turn on your computer, type “hotels in CDMX”, and you will surely find Kali Hoteles, one of the most well-known hotels in CDMX. Now, you will surely wonder what to do in Mexico City? Do you want it to be an unforgettable experience full of art, culture and history? If so, the Museums in Mexico City are for you!

Mexico City has 170 museums, which is why it is considered one of the cities with the most museums in the world. Interesting, isn’t it? For this reason, if you are visiting, don’t miss the opportunity to visit them, and learn through them the history of our country represented in paintings, murals, sculptures, monuments and much more.

The museums in CDMX have different themes for all tastes; from history, photography, contemporary art, among others, so you will surely find several that interest you.

Do you want to know which museums there are? The list is actually long, but below are 10 museums that have FREE admission!

List of museums:

• The Soumaya Museum. It is a museum founded in 1994 and has three venues: Plaza Carso, Plaza Loreto and Casa Guillermo Tovar de Teresa.

• Plaza Carso. It has an impressive architectural representation and is perfect for a selfie, panoramic photo or whatever you like, since from any of its angles you can appreciate its impressive structure. Inside you can see colonial style art, impressionism, sculptures by Rodin, Salvador Dalí and a beautiful decorative design.

Location: Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Col. Ampliación Granada.

Schedule: every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Plaza Loreto. It has permanent exhibitions in rooms three and four, such as: “Calendario Mexicanos”. Which represents themes such as Mexican Greatness, Family Celebration, the homeland, national folklore and the Bullfighting Festival, among others.

Location: Revolution Avenue and Magdalena River, Axis 10 South - Tizapán San Ángel.

Schedule: wedneday to monday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m and saturdays until 8:00 p.m.

• Guillermo Tovar de Teresa House. It exhibits the collection of the chronicler and historian Guillermo Tovar y de Teresa. The museum will take you on a historical journey to the past, present and future of Mexico.

Location: Valladolid 52, Roma Norte.

Schedule: every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Museo del Estanquillo. This museum displays a wonderful, totally Mexican collection made by Carlos Monsiváis who gathered more than 20 thousand pieces. In this museum you can see different sections of photography, toys, plastic, manifestos, posters, historical documents, scores, cinema and more. All of the above represents the history of Mexico and its society, including politics, economics and daily life.

Location: Calle Isabel la Católica 26, Colonia centro, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc.

Schedule: Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Museo Nacional de la Acuarela. It offers a historical tour of watercolor in Mexico and the world. The museum offers weekend workshops, classes, specialized workshops, courses and inclusive activities. This museum is full of fascinating activities that you can't miss.

Location: Salvador Novo No. 88 Col. Barrio de Santa Catarina, Coyoacán.

Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Museum of the Railways. You can learn about the history of the people who worked on the railways, the strikes and the struggles they faced, all through books, documents, plans and video recordings. In addition, you will learn about the most representative heroes, prisoners and dead. The museum also offers conferences, concerts, plays, workshops, dance performances, films and guided tours.

Location: Entrance on Cuauhtémoc, Aquiles Serdán, Aragón La Villa (Aragón).

Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Museum archive of photography. The museum has three exhibition halls and a multipurpose room. The museum displays more than two million images that represent the development and changes that Mexico City has experienced for almost a century. The museum also hosts activities such as exhibitions, workshops, conferences, screenings, concerts and other activities.

Location: Republica de Guatemala 34, historic center.

Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• National Museum of World Cultures. In this museum you can find a representation of the cultures that exist in the world from its past and the present time. This museum is located in a building from the colonial era where coins were made. The activities to enjoy are cinema, digital culture, courses and workshops, dance, exhibitions, literature, music, theater, among many other activities that represent different countries of the world.

Location: Moneda 13 Centro Histórico, Col. Centro (Área 2), Cuauhtémoc.

Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Museum of Mexican Medicine. It exhibits the history of Mexican medicine. It also has permanent exhibitions that allow you to interact with pieces in an educational way, guided tours, workshops for children, courses, diplomas, concerts and cultural events. You do not need to be an expert in the field of medicine, since in this fascinating world you can learn.

Location: Brasil No. 33, corner with Venezuela, Plaza de Sto. Domingo, Historic Center.

Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

As we have already mentioned, the list of museums is long and there will be many more to visit each time you visit Mexico City, so start making a list and mark those you have already visited. Finally, we will recommend two more museums that are only free on Sundays. Were you expecting something like that? You're in luck!

• Chapultepec Castle. It is the architectural monument with the most history in Mexico. This museum has a large collection of paintings, photographs, documents and objects that show the time of colonization until today.

Location: You can get there via Paseo de la Reforma, Circuito Interior or Avenida Constituyentes.

Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Museum of Anthropology. It is the largest museum in all of Mexico and is a venue for archaeological and anthropological exhibits of different cultural groups from hundreds of years of history. In addition, it has the most representative exhibits of the indigenous peoples of Mexico.

Location: Av. Paseo de la Reforma and Calzada Gandhi s/n Col. Chapultepec Polanco. Del. Miguel Hidalgo.

Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Frida Kahlo Museum. The so-called Casa Azul is the place where personal objects reveal the intimate universe of the most recognized Latin American artist worldwide. In this mansion you will find some of the artist's important works.

Location: Londres 247, Col. Del Carmen, Del. Coyoacán.

Schedule: Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Thursday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

If there is one thing we should mention that you definitely cannot miss, it is Museum Nights! On the last Wednesday of every month, some of the city's museums reopen their doors (approximately one or two hours after their normal closing time) and have special events, for example, small concerts, guided tours, film screenings and much more.

Don't miss the opportunity to transport yourself to the past, learn about the present and imagine the future of Mexico through its historic museums. We look forward to seeing you at Kali Hoteles in Mexico City.