About Museo Nacional de Arte

The Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) is recognized as the national art museum. The museum has a large collection of Mexican art depicting its history from the mid-16th Century to the mid-20th Century, while its permanent collection includes more than 3,000 artifacts. The museum has 5,500 square meters of exhibition space. The main features of the museum include the reception hall and Patio de Los Leones. The reception hall is decorated with crystals and precious metals and adorned with murals. It is the most favored place for the president of Mexico to announce public declarations and receive foreign dignitaries. In the Patio de Los Leones, you can see the Classic and Gothic style sculptures, while in the center lies the grand semicircular staircase to the upper floors. The most recognizable feature of the museum is the statue of Charles IV of Spain in front of the building.

Must See

  • Architecture of the building denoting the famous Mexican art from the 16th to 20th centuries
  • Reception hall
  • Patio de Los Leones
  • Staircase, a stunning piece of artistic glory
  • Free concerts during weekends

How to reach

  • Subway: Bellas Artes (lines 2 and 8) and Allende (line 2) stations
  • Metrobus: Bellas Artes stop (line 4)
  • Trolebus: Eje Central, towards North and South Bus Stations | Bellas Artes Station

Tips

  • No food or beverages are allowed.
  • No backpacks or bags bigger than 40 x 40 cm in size are allowed. They have to be kept in the cloakroom.
  • No umbrellas are permitted.
  • Smoking is forbidden, even in open spaces.
  • No pets allowed, except guide dogs. 

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes
  • General admission: 65.00 MXN
  • Photography permit (without flash and without a tripod): 5.00 MXN
  • Video permit (without tripod or illumination):  30.00 MXN
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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 20.56°C

 

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