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

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 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.

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.

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

Museo Jumex is a contemporary art museum located in Polanco. Admission is free, although weekends…read morecan get very crowded. During my CDMX visit in May 2026, I got the opportunity to visit the museum and I really enjoyed the FIFA World Cup themed exhibits. I'm not a soccer fan, but I still found the exhibit educational and genuinely intriguing. One of the most fascinating sections was about the 1971 "Women's World Cup" in Mexico, which was unofficially hosted by the country and drew large crowds despite FIFA not formally recognizing it at the time. The exhibit examines how this moment in sports history was largely erased from mainstream, and simultaneously celebrates the women and fans who made it significant. The show does an excellent job connecting sports, culture, gender, media, and historical memory in a way that feels important ans meaningful even if you know very little about soccer. Also, Museo Jumex has wonderful restrooms.

Museo Jumex was a good modern art museum. There were some weird features there, such as an artist's…read morework that was made from his own hair, as well as a video of an artist beating up a mannequin of himself. There were some more normal things too that were similar to what you'd see in other contemporary art museums. The price of admission was great - free! And the location is excellent too - not too far from the Polanco neighborhood

Museo Rufino Tamayo is situated in beautiful Chapultepec Park and it hosts exhibitions of…read morecontemporary art, drawing from its own collection of modern and contemporary works, alongside pieces from the collection of its founder, the artist Rufino Tamayo. I really enjoyed walking to the museum and seeing the various fountains and gardens in the park on the way. The museum's architecture and structure is its highlight and if you're into 1980s brutalist style buildings, you will enjoy it. I personally find it quite striking and it blends in nicely and doesn't block or change the lushness of the park around it. It was crafted by Mexican architects Teodoro González de León and Abraham Zabludovsky. The exhibitions tend to be extremely modern and avant garde, featuring Latin American artists from all over the Americas. On my visit, I also saw an exposition that was made in conjunction with the Andy Warhol foundation "Conversation with the Cosmos"; an exhibition of works from late Filipino artist David Medalla. Things tend to be very interactive; there are interactive screens and headphones that you can use that are part of the constantly changing video exhibitions. There was an exhibition going on that also had the possibility of hitting golf balls that were an integral part of the artwork ! So it is a fun museum, and as well some of the art I saw was very political and potentially controversial. I really love the museum shop and they have a fantastic collection of Mexican crafted fragrances, candles and really nice T-shirts and hoodies with cool graphics. Very cutting edge stuff. Definitely worth a trip if you're walking into the park and have an hour to spare. Unfortunately, it's not free. Certainly worth a visit if you have already seen the Museo Jumex and Soumaya.

I'll confess that my review may be influenced by my artistic tastes. But I personally didn't find…read morethis museum very appealing at all. Much of the artwork was quite crude - both literally (e.g., sculptures were very rough, paintings were more "approximate" and messy) and figuratively (e.g., lots of nudity and sexual content). A few of the artistic pieces were interesting, but most of it was boring or outright repulsive. Your tastes may vary, so feel free to check out Museo Tamayo if it sounds appealing to you. But there are so many better art museums in CDMX - I personally wouldn't waste my time or money here.

Enjoyed visiting and discovering the work of Diego. The level of detail and creativity that went…read moreinto this piece was amazing. Highly recommend

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.

On previous trips to Mexico City, I've visited others of Luis Barragán's homes in the city. But I…read morefinally made it to this (perhaps the most famous and most photographed) house by the architect. I'm so glad I finally made it. The home is still owned by the family of one of the two men who commissioned the home from Luis Barragán in the 1970s. They have a website, and you can go and reserve a tour (and then pay in cash for the tour when you arrive). When you arrive, you meet the son of one of the men who commissioned the home, who grew up in the house (his mother still lives upstairs on the third floor, which is the only part of the house that is not accessible on the tour). He gives an introduction in both Spanish and English in the entry hallway to the home, and then walks everyone to the showstopper (that swimming pool!!!). After that, you can wander through the house at your own pace, taking pictures and wandering. And the tour guide/owner of the home was always available if you had questions about the architecture or the history of the home. It was a great tour, and the home is unique and incredible. The house is colorful and creative and yet appears as if it would be very comfortable to live in. Certainly another inspiring example of Luis Barragán's work. As a bit of an architecture nerd who likes to incorporate architecture into my itineraries when I travel, I found the tour of Casa Gilardi to be one of the best things I did on this trip to Mexico City. It's a special place and absolutely worth a visit. (Since it can be a little out of the way, make sure to spend more time in the San Miguel Chapultepec neighborhood - there are art galleries and cafes!)

When I was planning our weekend trip to CDMX, I really wanted to go to the Luis Barragan museum but…read moregetting tickets seemed impossible. It was easier to get tickets to Casa Gilardi if not entirely straight forward. My friend emailed and was able to reserve our time/day and then we paid cash in person upon arrival at our reservation. Our tour guide was the son of the man who commissioned the home and his family still resides there full time. He was incredibly informative and made us feel entirely at home during the tour. The house itself was absolutely incredible and well worth the visit.

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.