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Mexico City Museum Tours

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From $30
2-5 hours
Mexico City Museum Tours

Experience Mexico City's exceptional museums - some of world's finest! The National Museum of Anthropology houses unparalleled pre-Hispanic artifacts including the Aztec Sun Stone, Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul where she lived and painted), Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum, Soumaya Museum (free, stunning architecture by Carlos Slim), National Palace murals, Dolores Olmedo Museum, and Museum of Modern Art. Tours explore Mexico's indigenous cultures (Aztec, Maya, Olmec), revolutionary art movement, and contemporary scene. Museums showcase everything from ancient Mesoamerican treasures to Frida's personal belongings to colonial art. Learn about Mexican history, pre-Hispanic civilizations, artistic legacy, and cultural identity. It's museum paradise!

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Entrance tickets to Frida Kahlo Museum
From $39.99
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Explore the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City. Immerse yourself in the history of Casa Azul, located in Coyoacán, which offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of this iconic Mexican artist. Admire his masterpieces, explore his passions and learn more about his deep love for Diego Rivera.

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Ticket for the Frida Kahlo Museum
From $43.1
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There is NO box office sale. Your tickets will be sent 24 hrs prior to your reservation time. Your check-in time may change from 15 to 45 min without notice. Learn about the "Blue House" , a house-museum where the world-renowned Frida Kahlo grew up, suffered and died and get complimentary access to "The City of the Arts" designed by her husband, muralist Diego Rivera. In Casa Azul you will find the first portraits and self-portraits of the painter, unfinished works, photographs as well as her belongings, books, writings and a unique collection of dresses. Among the most famous works in the museum of Frida Kahlo are: "Viva la vida" and "Frida y el caesarean". In this exhibition you will NOT find his most famous works, these are in the Dolores Olmedo Museum, which is closed indefinitely. This tour includes a written digital guide.

3.5(59)
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Frida Kahlo Museum Entrance Tickets
From $44
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Tickets to the Frida Kahlo Museum Discover the magic and legacy of Frida Kahlo at the renowned Frida Kahlo Museum, or La Casa Azul, in Mexico City. This vibrant, iconic space offers a rare glimpse into the life of one of the world's most celebrated artists, showcasing her personal belongings, original artwork, and the beautifully preserved home where she lived with Diego Rivera. Wander through rooms filled with inspiration, experience her colorful garden, and see firsthand the details that influenced her art and life.

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Anthropology Museum Guided Tour
From $64.5
Free CancellationSkip The Line

The National Museum of Anthropology is a national museum of Mexico. It’s the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. This is the most important building in Latin America, with rooms that contain the pre-hispanic evidence of the Mexicas, Mayas, Toltecas and more cultures from the country through time. The Anthropology Museum is the most emblematic place safeguarding the Mexican indigenous legacy. It stands as a symbol of identity, and as a mentor of generations that want to know about their cultural roots. Wonder at its innovative design, the art, and the symbolism that has given the building a well-known personality around the world. Here, you will see a great collection of pre-hispanic objects that were found in different parts of the country, which were made by the various cultures that developed in the vast territory that is now Mexico.

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Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum Tour
From $79
Free Cancellation

Beat the crowds on this early-morning tour of the National Museum of Anthropology with an experienced guide. Gain historical and cultural insights as you gaze at state carriages, murals of epic battles, a sword wielded during the revolution, and the famous Aztec Stone of the Sun. Continue your visit walking through Chapultepec Park and arrive at Chapultepec Castle and experience one of Mexico City’s most visited sites. We will enter the castle, which served as the Imperial Palace and Presidential Residence until 1940, and learn about the country's colonial and imperial history.

4.5(1,332)
5h
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Frida Kahlo Museum Ticket
From $51.79
Free CancellationSkip The LineNew

The ticket is sent by WhatsApp on the day of booking between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm. If you do not have this medium, please write to us to provide us with the email you wish to receive it. Important: We have a maximum of 15 minutes of tolerance after the set time for access. If you do not show up within this time, the ticket is considered lost and no refund applies. Discover the magic of Frida Kahlo at her legendary Blue House in Coyoacan, Mexico City. Explore your home, original works and personal items that reveal your life and passion. Tour the beautiful garden full of color and symbolism. Experience a unique cultural experience in the most iconic museum of the most iconic artist in Mexico. Book your visit and feel the spirit of Frida!

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45 min
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Ticket to the Frida Kahlo Museum
From $36.14
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The Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum is the personal cellar of the most famous muralist in Mexico, here he keeps all the pre-Columbian art he collected and rescued, as well as sketches of the murals he painted in the most famous museums in the world

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20 min
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Ticket to Frida Kahlo Museum on CDMX
From $49
Free Cancellation🔥Likely to Sell Out

REMEMBER THAT THE TICKETS ARE FROM: 2:30 TO 3:30 PM What sets our entrance apart? It's more than a ticket, it's a key to Frida's privacy. We offer you: Preferential access: Avoid lines and make the most of your time. Total immersion: He walks through every corner of the Blue House, from his study to his gardens, feeling his presence in every object. Personal connection: Admire his iconic works and discover hidden details of his life through photographs and unpublished letters. Enriched experience: Immerse yourself in your world with audio guides and exclusive content in our app. Unique memories: Take home a special souvenir from our store, with pieces inspired by your art and life. You don’t just visit a museum, you live the Frida Kahlo experience. Book now and enter your universe!

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Entrance to Frida Kahlo Museum with Written Guide
From $46.04

Awaken your artistic spirit and immerse yourself in the colorful world of Frida Kahlo in her famous museum! Don't miss the opportunity to live a unique and captivating experience. Secure your access by reserving your tickets digitally and in advance, since they are not sold at the box office. You will discover the most intimate corners of the life and work of this iconic artist. You will witness the passion and courage that permeated every brushstroke of her paintings. Secure your place in this very popular museum. The Frida Kahlo Museum is an emotional journey through the life of an extraordinary woman who defied convention and left an everlasting legacy in the art world. You will appreciate from her self-portraits to her personal objects, each piece tells a story and reveals the strength of an artist who broke barriers. Get ready for a transformative encounter with the art of Frida Kahlo.

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Casa de Leon Trotsky Museum in Mexico
From $48.91
Free CancellationNew🔥Likely to Sell Out

Immerse yourself in 20th century history with a guided tour of the Casa de León Trotsky Museum, located in the charming neighborhood of Coyoacán, Mexico City. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore the original house where Trotsky lived his last years in exile, after being persecuted by the Stalin regime. You’ll walk through its intact rooms, its personal library, the studio where it worked and the fortified garden that reflects fears of a life under constant threat. You will learn key details about his political life, his exile and the attack that ended his life in 1940. In addition, you will visit the tomb of Trotsky and his wife Natalia, located in the same garden. This tour is ideal for travelers interested in history, politics and the great characters that set the course of the modern world. An intimate, revealing and deeply human experience. Book now and live this part of history from the place where it really happened!

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Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo Museum Tour
From $69.99
Free Cancellation

Get to know 3 of the best places in the south of Mexico City: 1. Starting with Coyoacan, where several of the most important artists and historical figures in the country lived. You will have the option to see the house that Frida Kahlo lived in, this house-museum has been preserved and you will have access to the corners where the artist was born (choosing the "Frida Kahlo Museum Tickets" option). 2. Also, you will get to know the colorful floating gardens of Xochimilco, a place full of life and quiet where you will enjoy a ride in a trajinera (a type of flat-bottomed canoe). 3. Finally, you will visit one of the sites declared as Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Ciudad Universitaria of the Autonomous University of Mexico, known for its magnificent murals of Frida Kahlo's husband: Diego Rivera.

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Guided Tour of Coyoacan and Leon Trotsky Museum
From $74.81
Free Cancellation🔥Likely to Sell Out

Join our tour where you will get to know the old neighborhood of Coyoacán, exploring the corners full of history, culture and flavor. We are local guides and specialized in the city and will guide you through the streets, museums, churches and markets so you know the real neighborhood of Coyoacán. In this tour you will walk not only through the center of Coyoacán, but also through cobblestone streets where the shade of the great trees will cover us when walking, until you reach the house of Leon Trotsky. Don’t miss the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience Book your place now and discover Coyoacan like never before!

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Anthropology Museum Early Access Tour
From $14
Free Cancellation👤Private TourNew

Discover the heart of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic civilizations on a guided tour of the National Museum of Anthropology, the country’s largest indigenous heritage site.

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2h 50m
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Private Tour to the Frida Kahlo Museum
From $79
Free Cancellation

The tour begins with a visit to the Blue House of the Kahlo family in Coyoacán. Take a look at the intimacy of the iconic Mexican painter among the sketches and paintings of her originally preserved rooms; and learn about Frida's historical context, her ideals, her great love Diego Rivera, and her abundant lovers, passions, and pains. The tour continues to Plaza Hidalgo, where you will learn more about the history and context of Coyoacán and its main attractions today.

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Guided Tour to the Tequila and Mezcal Museum
From $57.49
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Explore the fascinating world of tequila and mezcal on our exclusive tour of the Tequila and Mezcal Museum, located in Plaza Garibaldi, right in the heart of Mexico City. Start your adventure with a delicious welcome cocktail that will introduce you to the unique flavors of these iconic drinks. You will be guided by experts who will tell you the history, the production process and the traditions surrounding tequila and mezcal. Discover the differences between these two distillates and learn to appreciate their complexities in a professional tasting, where you will taste several samples selected especially for tour participants. This tour is perfect for aficionados and novices alike, offering an educational and enjoyable experience that will allow you to understand and enjoy tequila and mezcal even more. Get ready to immerse yourself in the flavors and aromas that define tequila and mezcal on this unique cultural journey.

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Why Choose Museum Tours in Mexico City?

Anthropology Museum

World's best pre-Hispanic archaeology museum - unmatched collection!

Frida Kahlo Casa Azul

Visit the artist's actual home where she lived and created!

World-Class Collections

Aztec Sun Stone, Frida's paintings, Rivera murals!

Art & History

From ancient civilizations to modern art in one city!

Types of Museum Tours in Mexico City

Anthropology Museum Tour

Guided tour of pre-Hispanic archaeology and cultures.

3-4 hoursAztec artifactsExpert guideComprehensiveMust-do

Frida Kahlo Casa Azul

Visit Frida's home-turned-museum in Coyoacán.

2-3 hoursArtist's homePersonal itemsSkip-the-linePopular

Art Museums Tour

Visit Soumaya, Bellas Artes, and modern art museums.

4-5 hoursMultiple museumsDiverse artArchitectureCultural

Diego Rivera & Muralists

Tour murals and homes of Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros.

4 hoursMural focusMultiple sitesArt historyEducational

What to Expect on Your Mexico City Museum Tours

Duration

Single museum: 2-3 hours. Anthropology: 3-4 hours. Multiple: Full day.

Aztec Sun Stone

See massive calendar stone at Anthropology Museum - iconic artifact!

Frida's Home

Walk through Casa Azul seeing her studio, bedroom, and belongings.

Diverse Collections

From 3,000-year-old Olmec heads to contemporary Mexican art.

Soumaya Museum

FREE museum with 66,000 works in striking modern building.

Mexican History

Understand pre-Hispanic civilizations, colonial era, and modern Mexico.

Expert Tips for the Best Experience

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Anthropology Museum ($5) needs FULL morning - it's massive and incredible!

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Frida Kahlo Museum book tickets WEEKS ahead online - sells out daily!

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Soumaya Museum is FREE - Carlos Slim's private collection!

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Most museums closed Mondays - plan accordingly.

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Sundays many museums FREE but extremely crowded - weekdays better.

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Anthropology Museum best Wednesday-Friday mornings - less crowded.

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Coyoacán neighborhood (Frida's house) charming - combine with lunch.

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Bring passport - some museums require ID for entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the best museum in Mexico City?

A: National Museum of Anthropology (#1 - world's best pre-Hispanic archaeology!). Frida Kahlo Casa Azul (personal, intimate). Soumaya (FREE, impressive). Each offers unique experience. Anthropology Museum essential - don't skip! Plan 3-4 hours for it.

Q:How do you get Frida Kahlo Museum tickets?

A: Book online at museofridakahlo.org.mx weeks ahead - sells out DAILY! $12 entry. Timed tickets control crowds. No walk-ups usually available. Advanced booking essential! Skip-the-line tours ($50-80) handle tickets. Most popular museum in Mexico City!

Q:How much do museums cost?

A: Anthropology: $5. Frida Kahlo: $12. Templo Mayor: $5. Soumaya: FREE! Most museums $3-10. Sundays some are FREE but packed. Mexico City museums very affordable. Budget $20-30 for full day of multiple museums.

Q:Is the Anthropology Museum worth it?

A: ABSOLUTELY! World's finest pre-Hispanic archaeology museum. Aztec Sun Stone, massive Olmec heads, Maya artifacts, and 23 exhibit halls. It's incredible - even non-museum fans love it! $5 entry, 3-4 hours minimum. Essential Mexico City experience!

Q:Can you visit Frida Kahlo's house?

A: Yes! Casa Azul (Blue House) in Coyoacán where Frida was born, lived, and died. See her studio, wheelchair, dresses, Diego Rivera's belongings. $12, timed entry. Book weeks ahead - it sells out! Intimate and moving. Must-book for Frida fans!

Q:What is the Soumaya Museum?

A: Soumaya is FREE museum with 66,000-piece collection in striking silver building. Carlos Slim's private collection includes Rodin sculptures, Old Masters, and modern art. Polanco neighborhood. No reservation needed. Unique architecture - visit even if not museum person!

Q:How long to visit Anthropology Museum?

A: Minimum 3 hours for highlights. Enthusiasts: 4-6 hours. It has 23 massive exhibit halls! Most comprehensive pre-Hispanic collection globally. Don't rush - it's extraordinary. Arrive when it opens (9 AM) for peaceful morning visit.

Q:Are Mexico City museums worth visiting?

A: Absolutely! Some of world's best museums at affordable prices. Anthropology Museum alone worth trip to Mexico City. Add Frida Kahlo, Rivera murals - it's museum paradise! Museums are Mexico City highlight - don't skip!

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Why Visit Mexico City?

Historic Zocalo and colonial architecture

World-class museums including Frida Kahlo Museum

Ancient Teotihuacan pyramids

Authentic Mexican cuisine and street food

Rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene

Perfect blend of history and modern Mexican life

Best Time to Visit

Weather

Mexico City enjoys a temperate highland climate with mild temperatures year-round. Average temperatures range from 55°F (13°C) in winter to 75°F (24°C) in summer.

Best Months

March to May and September to November offer the best weather with mild temperatures, fewer crowds, and perfect conditions for sightseeing.

Peak Season

June to August brings peak tourist season with mild weather, larger crowds, and higher prices.

Off Season

December to February offers lower prices and fewer crowds, though with cooler weather.

Plan Your Mexico City Trip

Transportation Tips

Excellent public transportation with Metro, Metrobus, and trolleybuses. Walking is perfect for exploring neighborhoods, and ride-sharing services are widely available.

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