Top 3 Free Museums to Visit in Mexico City, Mexico

Palacio de Bellas Artes in downtown Mexico City, Mexico
Palacio de Bellas Artes in downtown Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Tomas Martinez on Unsplash

Finding free activities in Mexico City, Mexico, isn’t all that hard. This is especially the case if you enjoy exploring museums. There are dozens of free museums you can visit in Mexico City, and they range from history and art museums to those dedicated to collections or particular subjects. You should definitely visit as many of them as you can, but if you don’t have plenty of time, here are the top three.

Soumaya Museum

Soumaya Museum is the most-visited art museum in Mexico, and it isn’t just because it offers free admission. The visitors come to marvel at its distinct design and the expansive collection that consists of 66,000 artworks. This includes works from notable Mexican artists, European Old Masters, and notable artists from the 20th century.

Museo Jumex

Museo Jumex houses the private collection of businessman Eugenio López Alonso. It was envisioned as a center dedicated to display, research, and promotion of contemporary art. The museum houses more than 2,200 works of art from notable Mexican and international artists and is considered one of the most important art collections in Latin America.

Palacio de Bellas Artes

Palacio de Bellas Artes offers free admissions on Sunday, so make sure to take advantage of this. You’ll be amazed by its Art Nouveau and Art Deco exterior as well as the Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo Nacional de Arquitectura situated inside. The former features murals and artworks from notable Mexican artists like Diego Rivera and Siqueiros, while the latter focuses on models and designs from renowned Mexican architects.