Museums with Free Admission on Fridays in Mexico City (CDMX)
If you’re looking for something to do on Fridays, here is a list of museums in Mexico City that offer free admission. Don’t miss the chance to visit them!
National Pavilion of Biodiversity
Part of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the National Pavilion of Biodiversity was created in collaboration with the Slim Foundation and is dedicated to the research and dissemination of biological diversity.
The museum houses four national vertebrate collections, an archive containing millions of insects, butterflies, and plant specimens, as well as numerous documents on biological diversity dating back to the 19th century.
Location: Circuito Centro Cultural Universitario, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, C.P. 04510, Mexico City
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free every day.
Jumex Museum
The Jumex Museum is one of Mexico City’s leading contemporary art museums.
Through its exhibitions, the museum promotes artistic innovation and experimentation while offering both temporary and permanent exhibitions, as well as guided tours.
Location: Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo, C.P. 11520, Mexico City
Hours:
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday & Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free every day.
Bank of Mexico Museum
The Bank of Mexico Museum explores the role of money in society through interactive exhibits that encourage visitors to reflect on how money is created, exchanged, and used.
The museum also features one of the most important collections of coins, banknotes, medals, and numismatic artifacts in Latin America.
Location: Av. 5 de Mayo No. 2, Historic Center, Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06000, Mexico City
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free every day.
Fuego Nuevo Museum
Located within Cerro de la Estrella National Park, the Fuego Nuevo Museum preserves archaeological remains discovered in one of the oldest historical sites in Mexico.
In addition to its archaeological collection, the museum hosts lectures, film screenings, book presentations, and cultural events.
Location: Parque Nacional Cerro de la Estrella s/n, Col. Ampl. Veracruzana, Iztapalapa, C.P. 09856, Mexico City
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free every day.
Photography Archive Museum (Museo Archivo de la Fotografía)
This museum preserves, organizes, and exhibits photographs, videos, and historical documents that document events from the 20th century.
It features three exhibition galleries dedicated to Mexico City’s photographic and cultural heritage.
Location: República de Guatemala 34–38, Historic Center, Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06010, Mexico City
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free every day.
Ministry of Finance Art Museum (Museo de Arte de la SHCP)
The museum’s collection includes works by renowned Mexican artists such as David Alfaro Siqueiros, Carmen Barreda, and Raúl Anguiano.
Its collection also features approximately 10,000 pieces, including Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, sculptures, and decorative arts.
Location: Moneda No. 4, Historic Center, Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06010, Mexico City
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free every day.
Guillermo Tovar de Teresa House Museum
The former residence of historian Guillermo Tovar de Teresa has been transformed into a museum showcasing an impressive collection of historical objects.
Visitors can explore paintings, period engravings, sculptures, rare photographs, and many other artifacts displayed throughout this beautifully preserved Porfirian mansion.
Location: Valladolid No. 52, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06700, Mexico City
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Free every day.
Tlalpan History Museum
Located in the historic center of Tlalpan, this museum explores the history of one of Mexico City’s oldest districts.
In addition to its permanent exhibits, it frequently hosts temporary exhibitions covering a wide range of historical and cultural topics.
Location: Plaza de la Constitución No. 10, Tlalpan Centro I, Tlalpan, C.P. 14000, Mexico City
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free every day.
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