If you're only going to visit one place in Mexico City-I feel the Museum of Anthropology has to be…read morea top 2 or 3 contenders of must-visit spots. It truly is an incredible place-let me tell you why. When we planned our trip to Mexico City,the one place I wanted to visit was all the famous taco shops-what can I say,I'm a simple man. The wife though,a native of Mexico and much more classy and refined person than I am,insisted that the number one place we had to visit on our trip to Mexico City was this historic museum. She was right of course. I was thinking that we would go there,spend an hour or two looking at some old statues and ruins and be on our way to the next Mexico City taco adventure.Boy was I wrong,she had earmarked an entire morning and afternoon for our visit to the museum and it wasn't enough. This place didn't seem like much from the outside but once you got in,it was truly mind blowing.It's a really big museum,covering in excess of 10 acres. The museum is split into 23 galleries exploring all five major eras in Mexico history starting with the Prehistoric period dating back to 10,000 BC all the way up to Modern Indigenous Mexico which runs from around 1500 to present. This museum covers an enormous amount of time in Mexico's history. Some of the true highlights from my visit. -The Aztec Sun Stone-most likely the most famous piece of Mexico's history. -The Olmec Colossal Heads-Truly breath taking works,visually stunning. -The Maya Galleries-A true display of how advanced the Mayan people were in science,engineering & art. -The Aztec Hall-easily my favorite gallery,the Aztec people were so advanced of a society and this hall does it best to show you all the ways that they were-a must-see exhibit. -The Umbrella Fountain-this sits in the middle of the main courtyard and truly is one of the great works of architecture Mexico has ever produced-it's so cool to see! The museum is located in the heart of Chapultepec Park,so be sure when going to the museum,your driver drops you off at the correct side of the park or else you will be in for a very long walk to the museum. The museum does have a pretty extensive gift shop,so if one is so inclined, it's very easy to find a souvenir or two to bring home. This review has barely scratched the surface of what you are going to experience when you visit this amazing museum,I truly hope if you ever find yourself in Mexico City,you are lucky enough to visit this truly amazing place.

I don't think I have ever been to a museum and whole heartedly enjoyed the exhibits. Comparing free…read moreor low admissions places, the exhibits featured here were a super eye wowing curated experience. From the large pieces to the the colorful cultural ones, I really enjoyed the experience. It was nearing the afternoon and this place was vast enough to exhaust us to which caffeine was highly needed. Going on the weekend will have you queue in the entrance, ticketing, bag check-in, and gift shop lines for a little bit.

The museum was OK nothing amazing The inside of the Palacio…read morewasnt impressive neither. The outside was under renovation for FIFA event so it looks horrible It has a lot of modern art works. I personally didn't like it too much.

So when planning this trip to Mexico City-the wifey kept saying how she wanted to make sure we went…read moreto some Bellas Artes place that I had never heard of-so on our 1st unplanned day of the trip-I grabbed an Uber and we headed straight for Palacio de Bellas Artes. As soon as I saw the place I could instantly see why she was so excited.This place is a gorgeous majestic building. It's located right next to a very large park,Alameda Central and very close to the Zocalo. It's a very busy part of town-so be prepared for crowds outside of the building. Once inside it's a lot less crowded and this beautiful building is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. One thing I did not know about this beautiful art museum is that it is also Mexico City's most famous performing arts center as well. My wife told me about a very famous Juan Gabriel concert that was held there in the 90s.Through the years most of the most famous artists in Mexico have performed at Bellas Artes. Today we are here for the art as this is Mexico City's most famous art museum and after walking thru all 4 floors of the museum,one can definitely see why. Diego Rivera's most famous murals are housed in this museum and they are truly breathtaking.I truly felt proud of my Mexican heritage upon seeing these amazing works of art. Jose Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros have many of their most famous pieces at this museum as well. Anyone looking for Frida Kahlo work though will be disappointed as her work is not permanently featured at this museum. Cost for admission to this museum is 95 Pesos Tuesday thru Saturday and free admission for everyone on Sundays.They are closed on Mondays. In closing,I 100% recommend all visitors to the amazing Mexico City's must make Palacio De Bellas Artes a must-visit destination.It is truly a gem of the city and one of the most memorable experiences the city has to offer.

Worth putting on your itinerary for CDMX. Love the architecture of this beautiful castle. The…read moreentrance de for foreigner is $210 pesos (~$10 USD). You can pay at the kiosk and not have to wait in line. To get to the castle, you will have to walk to the top of the hill. CDMX has a much higher elevation than where we're from so you feel altitude sickness particularly when walking up the steps. Recommend to bring some shades as it does get hot when the sun is out. Amazing views, overlooking the city. You can take your time exploring the inside of the castle and the garden area. It wasn't too crowded when we were here or didn't feel like it since it's pretty big.

The castle is nice with a huge balcony area overlooking Mexico City…read more The inside was good but if you have been to other castles in Europe then this won't impressed you. It has a very nice stained glass window and that one is very impressive. We bought fast lane tickets online , which is not necessary. You can surely buy at the door and it's cheaper The castle is not

The park in which this is located is beautiful. Admission was very affordable and the place was…read moreclean and bright. We enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor exhibits and we stopped at the little coffee cart outside and had a delicious cookie, a donut, and lattes.

I've been to museums all throughout the United States and a few times outside the country, I have…read moreto admit this is probably one of the best museums I've ever been to. We found this to be breathtaking. We walked the entire area and every single aspect of the park and the museum is simply amazing. The design, the art, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the people that work here, everything is simply amazing. We could've spent a lot more time here, but we had to get to the next stop. I would like to come back and spend a few hours here. I really enjoyed all of the art, some of the best Art I've ever seen in the United States of America or Mexico for that matter. I highly recommend for you to come back and check this place out if you've never been here. This is an easy five star review

This is a pretty simple museum but I'd highly recommend it while in CDMX. It's a small fee and it's…read morea fairly quick stop so if you're headed to the Palacio De Belles Artes, this is a must-see as well. The Rivera mural is one of his largest and most well known and it's amazing to see from ground level, as well as the second story. Bonus- there is an exhibit for Jorge Gonzalez Camarena on the second level that shows off some of his incredible work. I didn't know about Camarena before this trip and now I can't get his work out of my head. Really amazing stuff.

The price of admission of around $2 was well worth the experience here. Unfortunately we missed…read morecoming here on Sunday which was the day when there was zero admission, and we need to eave the city tomorrow. So today was the last opportunity for us. I think today was kind of better because there were very few patrons inside. The museum appears to be small from the outside, but it extends put further once you get inside. There were tons of wonderful murals and other pieces of art that caught my attention, an we literally stayed there almost three hours. My boyfriend especially liked the architecture of the museum itself. For example the front doors appeared to be the originals from possibly centuries ago. Inwiuld encourage anyone to check out this gem located very close to Alameda Park.

The outside of museum will for sure captivate your attention…read more The museum is big and best thing that they have the largest Rodin works outside Paris. They have different art pieces from around the world. The best thing it's free admission to everyone. Definitely a must to do

What a great museum! Thank you for providing free access to beautiful art!…read more Do not sleep on this museum if you love impressionist art, post-impressionist, Daumier, Rodin, Mondrian, Siquieros! They even had a few of my all-time favorite, Sorolla! There was Lebanese art, Mexican art... What a treat. The architecture was simply beautiful. We spent a full 2 hours and really enjoyed our time here. Small bags only. Backpacks and drinks need to be checked in. Come early when the museum opens and there likely won't be lines.

What is there to say that hasn't been said already this is a must-see in CDMX. Refresh your memory…read moreon the life of Frida before your visit, and you will feel and relive her art in her home. I've been here twice, and both times I listened to the Frida soundtrack in 1 ear while touring her home. Frida Kahlo was an amazing, tortured, incredible soul. Her story and art live on in this home. So thankful we get to experience it. Arrive early; they are sticklers with times. Backpacks will be checked in. Get your tickets at least 1 week in advance! Enjoy the markets of Coyoacán!

(Review based on 3.5 stars)…read more I am so glad that I had done my research about visiting Museo Frida Kahlo prior to coming because you must purchase your tickets online in advance (one to two weeks at least but it is better to purchase earlier if you are able). You will not be able to purchase the day before or the day of online because those tickets would have already sold out. And just as everyone has said, this museum does not sell any tickets at the door. Please note that you will be purchasing timed tickets and you have a short 15 minute window to arrive or you miss your time slot. But if you are after the 15 minute grace period, staff will just put you in the next time slot. I think I am in the minority here with my overall experience of the Museo Frida Kahlo in which I did not like it as much as I had expected. The home and grounds itself is beautiful and I just as I would have imagined visiting an artist's home, it was beautifully and tastefully decorated/ displayed. But placement of items and information boards were not well spread out and so it would bottleneck and get crowded in places. Also people would get really close to me and rub against me or my small purse, which I really was not a fan of (I really value my personal space). Frida Kahlo did live quite a tragic life and she truly was a resilient woman who could have spiraled downward but instead, she channeled her energy into art. But I will say it was rather disappointing that you do not learn much about her life in this museum and would learn more with your own reading online (from a credible source) or from school. In Frida Kahlo's home, I did love the kitchen the most. I loved how it was decorated with these little tiny cups to create a design on the wall and also to spell out both Frida and Diego's name. A building outside of her home is where there is a display of her clothes was actually what I enjoyed the most of this museum. I also preferred the restrooms on this side over the other restrooms closes to the exit of her home. Our visit was fine and am glad I was able to come. But I don't know if I would necessary consider this a must visit if you are visiting Mexico City. It is nice that your purchase of this museum also includes admission to Anahuacalli Museum, Diego's museum but it focuses on his sculptures and not his murals that you may know him more of. And also those tickets for his museum expire in one year. Lastly, after visiting here, consider walking to Mercado Coyoacán, which is about a 10 minute easy walk if you want to grab lunch and do a little browsing and shopping.

Always enjoy my visits to the Tamayo. The modern structure itself is part of the attraction. 95…read morepeso entry fee and they do accept credit cards. Far more information about the art in English versus the mostly Spanish placards at the Modern Art Museum across the street.

While walking around the Chapultepec Park, we stumbled across this museum and wanted to check it…read moreout after seeing the building itself. The interior is super cool and the rainbow glass windows they have make a great impact on the space itself! We didn't resonate with the exhibitions themselves but enjoyed the short walk around.

Who doesn't love chocolate? When walking around Juarez, Mexico City, we made it a point to make a…read morestop at this museum to learn about chocolate and the cultural importance and relevance of cacao. We got to taste a roasted cacao bean at the entrance. We read quite a bit about cacao in Mexican culture, and I watched some people grind cacao beans into a paste. Staff was friendly and, despite not being able to communicate with us easily, they tried to show things along the way. Most of our experience was with reading what we could at each room. It was cool to see some artifacts that were used to grind cacao. Cost was 85 pesos (~$6), which isn't bad. Wish there could have been more things to taste and beans to grind; however, I feel happy to know a little bit more about chocolate

I visited this little museum with my Spanish class a week or so ago. We joined a tour (they offer…read morethem in Spanish or English), which I recommend because I think it's easier to get more of out of the experience through a tour (otherwise, you'll just read a bit in each of the rooms and be done very quickly). I thought it was interesting to learn about the history of chocolate in Mexico as well as what chocolate producers in Mexico are doing to ensure that chocolate produced in the country is sustainable and natural (made without chemicals). I also enjoyed the room on Mexico's indigenous languages. The building the museum is in was previously a home, and it is beautiful. I wouldn't say the museum is a must visit when you're visiting Mexico City (in a city with so many museums, there's tough competition for which museums to visit on a visit to the city), but even if you don't visit, you can stop by their cafe and their chocolate shop. The shop is a great place to get some souvenirs - they sell some amazing chocolates.

It took me three trips to Mexico City before I made it to el Museo de Arte Popular, a museum…read morefocusing on the diversity of folk art and handicrafts in Mexico, and I don't know why I waited so long to visit! The museum is pretty large - several floors - with rooms dedicated to different types of Mexican folk art: alebrijes, Trees of Life, toys, Judas figures, and more. The museum has an amazing collection, and my mom and I spent much longer exploring than we had anticipated! After you explore the museum, be sure to save some time for their gift shop, which sells handicrafts from around Mexico. I found a bracelet and a carved wooden box that I took home as souvenirs from this trip. This museum surprised me, and I definitely recommend it to visitors (first timer or those on a return trip) to Mexico City! It has an incredible collection of Mexican folk art, so it's a great museum for art and for learning about Mexican culture through the country's art. Worth a visit for sure.

It's okay. It's free on Sundays which is honestly the only time I'd recommend coming because it's…read morenot worth an entry free imo. It's a nice space inside, clean bathrooms, very light and airy. There are four floors with art and textiles to see. I found it a bit limited in terms of what was on display and there wasn't much continuity/fluidity between exhibits. There is a LOT of dead space in the museum. You can easily be in and out having seen everything in 45 minutes. Again, not saying it's not worth a visit, but wouldn't recommend paying for it.