Best Museums in Mexico

We've collected top 10 mentioned museums in Mexico from other articles such as AFAR Media, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, Society6 Blog.

Best Museums in Mexico

Palacio de Bellas Artes
Palacio de Bellas Artes
4.8 (106871 ratings)4.5 (9732 ratings)
Dramatic marble performance hall & museum featuring murals by Diego Rivera & other notable artists.
Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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National Palace
National Palace
4.6 (1495 ratings)4.5 (3014 ratings)
This palace is a government building with an office for Mexico's president & murals by Diego Rivera.
P.za de la Constitución S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06066 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Mexico
"Inside this grandiose colonial palace you'll see Diego Rivera murals (painted between 1929 and 1951) that depict Mexican civilization from the arrival of Quetzalcóatl (the Aztec plumed serpent god) to the post-revolutionary period. The nine murals covering the north and east walls of the first level above the patio chronicle indigenous life before the Spanish conquest. "
Mentioned by AFAR Media
A Design Lover's Guide to Mexico City
"Plaza de la Constitución S/N, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06066 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico. Though his reputation is now arguably overshadowed by that of his former wife, painter and muralist Diego Rivera—commissioned by Mexico’s postrevolutionary governments starting in the late 1920s to adorn several national monuments in..."
Museo de Arte Popular
Museo de Arte Popular
4.7 (7222 ratings)4.5 (998 ratings)
Museum displaying colorful folk & popular art, with kid-friendly craft activities & adult workshops.
Revillagigedo 11, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by Road Affair
15 Best Museums in Mexico City
"The Museo de Arte Popular is a unique museum that focuses on Mexican folk and popular art. The museum has wonderful, colorful displays of traditional pottery, handicrafts, and instruments, from indigenous traditions through to religious and more modern traditions too. Once a year the Museo de Arte Popular sponsors the iconic Alebrije Parade, which sees enormous depictions of Mexican folkloric monsters being paraded through the streets of Mexico City."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
The Best Museums in Mexico City
"Revillagigedo 11, Colonia Centro, Centro, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico. There is so much to see and do in Mexico City, but this place should be on the itinerary of anyone interested in the incredibly varied world of Mexican folk art. The space is spacious and bright, which means the vibrant colors of, well,..."
Museo de Arte Moderno
Museo de Arte Moderno
4.6 (11028 ratings)4 (346 ratings)
This museum with gardens features works by contemporary artists from Mexico & around the world.
Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Museo Jumex
Museo Jumex
4.6 (10880 ratings)4 (215 ratings)
Small museum of contemporary art, offering rotating exhibits in a bold, modern space.
Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo, 11520 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by MXCity
Mexico City’s Five Best Contemporary Art Museums
"The Jumex Foundation, long regarded as the premier corporate collection of contemporary art in Latin America, began the Jumex museum in Polanco to at least occasionally show off some its collections. Mostly the David Chipperfield-designed museum in Polanco shows off the fact that contemporary art is still not that easy to find. The Jumex Foundation website (redesigned multiple times since the museum opened in 2012) has gotten a little better at promoting shows as they’re scheduled to open, and that includes nearly a full slate for 2017."
Mentioned by Society6 Blog
Mexico City: The Essential Art Guide
"In the last year I have seen impressive exhibitions showcasing works ranging from Andy Warhol to John Baldessari, and all of this is to say that the museum geared towards innovation and experimentation IS worth a visit. Designed by architect Sir David Chipperfield, it incorporates domestically sourced materials into the impressive construction that encourages conversation, curiosity and introspection."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Art Galleries in Mexico City
"The so-called MoMA of Mexico City is the enormous five-story Museo Jumex. With a distinctive David Chipperfield designed, but neutral colored exterior, this museum blows people away. The comprehensive and permanent collection of modern art here includes framed pieces by modern artists such as Gabriel Orozco, Jeff Koons and Andy Warhol."
Museo Dolores Olmedo
Museo Dolores Olmedo
4.7 (8218 ratings)4.5 (1077 ratings)
Works by artists like Rivera & Kahlo are featured at this art museum set in a 16th-century hacienda.
Av Mexico 5843, La Noria, Xochimilco, 16030 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by AFAR Media
The Best Museums in Mexico City
"Av Mexico 5843, La Noria, 16030 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico. Art patroness and businesswoman Dolores Olmedo Patiño lived at this Xochimilco area estate that became a museum in the 1990s. An impressive ode to Mexican identity, the MDO features a wowza collection of Riveras, and Kahlos, alongside..."
Museo del Juguete Antiguo México
Museo del Juguete Antiguo México
4.2 (3418 ratings)4 (66 ratings)
Vast collection of old & traditional Mexican toys spread across 4 floors, plus a souvenir shop.
Calle Dr Olvera 15, Doctores, Cuauhtémoc, 06720 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
20 Best Museums in Mexico City
"The Museo del Juguete Antiguo México is a quirky museum in Colonia Doctores that arose from architect Roberto Shimizu Kinoshita's passion for toys. The museum, as the name implies, houses an extensive collection of toys. Thousands upon thousands of toys from the 19th century to the 1980s, with a particular emphasis on those that were popular in Mexico."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
The Best Museums in Mexico City
"The story behind the founding of the Museo del Juguete Antiguo México (Museum of the Antique Mexican Toy) is almost as charming and intriguing as the collection of toys itself. Roberto Shimizu, Sr., who founded the museum with his son, Roberto..."
Museo de Historia Natural
Museo de Historia Natural
4.7 (12305 ratings)4 (58 ratings)
Exhibitions from the natural world, including fossils, meteorites, taxidermy animals & insects.
Av. de los Compositores, Bosque de Chapultepec II Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by TripSavvy
Must-Visit Museums in Mexico City's Chapultepec Park
"The Natural History Museum features a variety of themes, from the origins of life on Earth to animal and plant life. Its nine exhibition rooms have displays related to the following subjects: Universe, Earth, Origin, and Life, Taxonomy, Ecology, Evolution, Biology, Mankind, and Biographies. The museum is located in Chapultepec Park's second section (Segunda Seccion) near the Lago Menor, in a series of multi-colored dome-shaped buildings.​"
Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum
Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum
4.6 (311 ratings)4.5 (30 ratings)
Permanent watercolor collection in 6 galleries, covering the Prehispanic to contemporary periods.
Calle Salvador Novo 88, Santa Catarina, Coyoacán, 04010 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Palacio Postal
Palacio Postal
4.6 (656 ratings)4.5 (1974 ratings)
Turn-of-the-20th-century post office featuring a palatial interior & an on-site naval museum.
Calle de Tacuba 1, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by Encyclopedia Britannica
11 Must-See Buildings in Mexico City
"The Palacio de Correos (Postal Palace) in Mexico City was built between 1902 and 1907 by Italian architect Adamo Boari. It became the city’s central post office. At the time of its construction, Mexico’s President Porfirio Díaz was keen to emphasize his country’s modernity, and he commissioned a number of public buildings that drew on European architectural styles."
Mentioned by Be México
Cool spots in CDMX to take instagram-worthy photos
"Stay in the historic center, and let’s head now towards the Palacio Postal. Its numerous and imposing staircases, its architecture and extraordinary ornaments inspired straight from the Baroque style will dazzle and surprise you, and for free."

Best Dessert in Mexico

Tout Chocolat
Tout Chocolat
4.6 (815 ratings)
Artisanal chocolates, desserts, espresso drinks & cafe dishes served in a bright, relaxed setting.
Amsterdam 154, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Las delicias de la Abuela
Las delicias de la Abuela
4.3 (382 ratings)
Ca. Ferrocarril de Cintura 96, Zona Centro, Venustiano Carranza, 15100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Bendita Paleta
Bendita Paleta
3.9 (7 ratings)
Eje 1 Norte, Mosqueta 259, Buenavista, Cuauhtémoc, 06350 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, Mexico
Dessert shopIce cream shop
Mentioned by Revista Travesías | Inspiración para viajeros
The Best Ice Cream and Popsicle Shops in Mexico City
"In the corner of the back section of Mercado Roma, there is a small locale with a simple sign and a selection of colorful, gourmet popsicles that look as if they are straight out of a waffle press. The fruit used is 100% natural from Mexico, and even the water-based popsicles manage to taste creamy."

Top Best Restaurants in Mexico

Bellini
Bellini
4.4 (5498 ratings)
Elegant modern Mexican cuisine & cocktails at a high-rise restaurant that revolves over the skyline.
Montecito 38-Piso 45, Nápoles, Benito Juárez, 03810 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Rooftop Bars In Mexico City
"Bellini is Mexico City’s famous rotating restaurant-bar; not only is it located in one of the largest capital cities on earth, but it is also the world’s biggest revolving restaurant, residing on the 45th floor of the World Trade Center. Day and night, Bellini offers unbeatable panoramic views of the city. The mood is set by the live performers who frequent this bar – a solo pianist, a jazz band and popular band Los Casanova perform weekly to entertain the guests of Bellini."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Most Romantic Restaurants in Mexico City
"Bellini is another restaurant with incredible sky-high views, but that’s not all. The restaurant holds the Guinness World Record as the largest rotating restaurant in the world and sits on the 45th floor of Mexico City’s World Trade Center. Guests can enjoy the view without having to get up, as the restaurant makes a complete turn every 45 minutes."
Mentioned by Mexico Blog
Romantic Restaurants in Mexico City For a Dinner
"For treating your loved one to sky-high views, try out the Bellini in Mexico City. It holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest rotating restaurant. Try out their Caribbean style lobster or rib eye tacos during dinner."
Sud 777
Sud 777
4.5 (2040 ratings)
Blvrd de la Luz 777, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, 01900 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by Travel + Leisure
Most Romantic Restaurants in Mexico City
"The gorgeous décor at this Pedregal spot—lots of plants, low lighting, fancy wallpaper—is almost as impressive as the dishes emerging from the kitchen. Celebrated chef Edgar Nuñez’s artichokes with burrata and peas, duck carnitas, and fig-and-goat cheese ice cream are among the creations that have earned him raves—and make for a memorable night."
Mentioned by Star Wine List
8 top wine restaurants in Mexico City 2021
"Address: Boulevard de la Luz 777, Jardines del Pedregal, Ciudad de México. Sud 777 is located south of the city, in one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods, called Jardines del Pedregal. It looks more like a home than a restaurant and harbours a few antiques and a lot of rooms with tables, like you were in a living room in a 50’s movie."
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
Top Restaurants in Mexico City
"Sud 777's Edgar Nunez has a different approach from the slew of Mexican chefs committed to rescuing and recontextualizing Mexican cuisine; his...Read More"
Terraza Gran Hotel
Terraza Gran Hotel
4.4 (1454 ratings)
Destination dining with tasting menus, brunch & charcoal grill in a posh, Art Nouveau-style hotel.
16 de Septiembre 82, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Most Romantic Restaurants in Mexico City
"La Terraza sits on the top of the Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de Mexico, known for its incredible stained-glass-covered lobby and its perfectly central location on the capital city’s main plaza, the Zocalo. Each dish on the menu is a particular tribute to a famous figure of Mexican history or a region of the country, and there is also a full bar and decent wine list. The most fabulous and romantic element of dinner there, however, will be the stunning view of the Zocalo, the Palacio Nacional and the Metropolitan Cathedral situated around Mexico City’s grand and sweeping central plaza."

Best Bath Houses in Mexico

Remède
Remède
4.6 (25 ratings)
Av. Paseo de la Reforma 439, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Mentioned by Time Out
Los 12 mejores spas que puedes visitar en la Ciudad de México
"Este spa dentro del hotel St. Regis se especializa en hidromasajes y tratamientos de belleza. Deja atrás todas las tensiones y sumérgete en su piscina con la mejor vista a Paseo de la Reforma. Si vas en pareja, pide la suite Sol y Luna con sala de vapor privada y disfruta de un masaje con piedras calientes."
The Barber's Spa
The Barber's Spa
4.5 (235 ratings)
Nápoles 86, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Posada Colibrí - Hotel, Spa, Temazcal
Posada Colibrí - Hotel, Spa, Temazcal
4.2 (102 ratings)
Warmly decorated rooms in an 18th-century hotel offering a pool, a spa & a traditional steam room.
Prol, Av. Miguel Hidalgo 37, 55816 San Juan Teotihuacan de Arista, Méx., Mexico
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