10 Best Art museums in Mexico
Best Art museums in Mexico
At a glance
Data updated: October 2026
- Places listed
- 22
- Average rating
- 4.8 / 5
- Reviews
- 488,546
- Rated 4.5 or higher
- 81%
- With a website
- 86%
10 best Art museums in Mexico compared
| Rank | Place | Score | Rating | Reviews | 5★ share |
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| #1 | Palacio de Bellas Artes | 4.80 | 4.8 | 317,291 | 86% |
| #2 | Museo Soumaya | 4.80 | 4.8 | 54,332 | 82% |
| #3 | National Art Museum | 4.80 | 4.8 | 21,044 | 85% |
| #4 | Museo de Arte Popular | 4.80 | 4.8 | 10,067 | 81% |
| #5 | Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes | 4.80 | 4.8 | 6,302 | 85% |
| #6 | Blue House | 4.75 | 4.7 | 12 | 83% |
| #7 | University Museum of Contemporary Art | 4.70 | 4.7 | 28,074 | 80% |
| #8 | Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey | 4.70 | 4.7 | 8,899 | 80% |
| #9 | San Carlos National Museum | 4.70 | 4.7 | 4,537 | 75% |
| #10 | Mystika Immersive | 4.70 | 4.7 | 1,487 | 83% |
LocalGuideWorld score: the average rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 2,000 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 3 reviews.
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How the places are rated
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★ 4.5 – 5.017 places (81%)
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★ 4.0 – 4.44 places (19%)
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★ 3.5 – 3.90 places (0%)
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★ < 3.50 places (0%)
What reviewers talk about
Share of 164 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Price & value22%
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Service & staff11%
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View9%
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Location8%
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Waiting & crowds4%
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Atmosphere4%
Top Cities for Art museum in Mexico
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Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes
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University Museum of Contemporary Art
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Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum
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Casa de la Cultura Oaxaqueña
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National Art Museum
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
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Arte Carrillo Gil Museum
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Museo Soumaya
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Blue House
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San Carlos National Museum
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Museo Jumex
Quick facts
- How many places in the “Art museum” category are listed in Mexico?
- There are 22 places in the “Art museum” category in Mexico on LocalGuideWorld.
- What are the 10 best places in the “Art museum” category in Mexico?
- By LocalGuideWorld score: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Museo Soumaya, National Art Museum, Museo de Arte Popular, Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes.
- Which place in the “Art museum” category in Mexico has the highest rating?
- Palacio de Bellas Artes, rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 317,291 reviews.
- Which place in the “Art museum” category in Mexico has the most reviews?
- Palacio de Bellas Artes, with 317,291 reviews.
- Which place in the “Art museum” category in Mexico is a hidden gem?
- Blue House, rated 4.7 from only 12 reviews.
- What is the average rating of places in the “Art museum” category in Mexico?
- 4.6 out of 5 on average, based on 649,035 reviews.
Reviews
Not bad exhibition of modern art. Admission is free for 3 levels of art
Admission is free, if you are interested in conceptual art pieces it's alright. There are 3 floors of exhibits, but it's still quite small and spaced out. Not much on the 1st floor, seems like wasted potential. At least you have a good view of the museum next door.
Beautiful art deco interior. It's free to go in and look around and take photos. The museum was a great experience. They also have a box office inside to purchase tickets for up coming events/ shows.
Set in a stunning historic building with a wonderful oval courtyard, the gallery itself hosts a range of temporary exhibitions and items from its own collection. When I went there were three excellent exhibitions on perfectly blending contemporary and classic.
For non-Spanish speakers be aware didactics and information is not also displayed in English so have the Google Translate app ready.
Also, you will have to cloak larger bags.
For non-Spanish speakers be aware didactics and information is not also displayed in English so have the Google Translate app ready.
Also, you will have to cloak larger bags.
Their collection is as impressive as the building! Lots of classic art and historic objects. Apparently it's one of the best private collections and that's obvious given the breadth, diversity and notoriety of many artists featured in it.
For non-Spanish speakers be aware didactics and information is not also displayed in English so have the Google Translate app ready.
Also, you will have to cloak larger bags.
For non-Spanish speakers be aware didactics and information is not also displayed in English so have the Google Translate app ready.
Also, you will have to cloak larger bags.
Definitely a must go.. such a majestic place full of story and colors... I can't tell if the shows are good as I didn't quite actually paid for one but art galleries and murals were amazing
I really wasn't all that impressed with this place. As someone else said, the building is huge (and has nice staircases) but not enough art to fill it. This is especially true on the top floor (2 floors of art). Lots of space and largely empty rooms, and the art is mostly of the same theme (religious) and of a similar style and time period.
The lower floor (2nd piso) has a wider range of art to see in styles across the 19th and 20th century as well as some sculpture. Themes vary. I wasn't struck by anything but perhaps an art history person will readily identify the different movements that differentiate the styles (even I could clearly tell the differences) and enjoy the works.
I did like a couple of pieces here and there, but I just was underwhelmed overall and had higher expectations especially when seeing the line around to the back of the building on Sunday (free entry day I think). I went on Wednesday with no line. If you go, don't wait in a long line. It isn't worth it.
The lower floor (2nd piso) has a wider range of art to see in styles across the 19th and 20th century as well as some sculpture. Themes vary. I wasn't struck by anything but perhaps an art history person will readily identify the different movements that differentiate the styles (even I could clearly tell the differences) and enjoy the works.
I did like a couple of pieces here and there, but I just was underwhelmed overall and had higher expectations especially when seeing the line around to the back of the building on Sunday (free entry day I think). I went on Wednesday with no line. If you go, don't wait in a long line. It isn't worth it.
3 story museum with rotating exhibitions. Not very big. Free entry. Located next to Soumaya Museum. Would see Soumaya first if time is tight.
I’m not gonna put all the pictures from my trip here, but if you’re in Mexico City, you need to go to this museum, it is free, it is amazing, and you can experience art and statues and artifacts that I do not know how it was even possible to keep in the conditions that they were found in. It all looks immaculate and priceless and they let you get up very close to everything.
Loved all the floors and exhibits and the history. Do it! If you’re reading this in English, you’re likely here on vacation anyway.
Loved all the floors and exhibits and the history. Do it! If you’re reading this in English, you’re likely here on vacation anyway.
I highly recommend attending the performance of Ballet Folklorico in Palacio de Bella Artes. It is really amazing - music, dance, costumes, choreography - everything was wonderful, a great experience!
The building itself is a work of art and it is decorated with the murals by the great Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera, which you can see by visiting the venue.
The building itself is a work of art and it is decorated with the murals by the great Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera, which you can see by visiting the venue.
Same with Frida Museum
A Must see Museum!! The architecture and art are mind blowing! Be sure to take your time and have some patience as this place can get crowded quick!
This place should be placed on your top 3 things to do/see while in Mexico City!
This place should be placed on your top 3 things to do/see while in Mexico City!
Beautiful venue, but small collection. For the size of the building, I was expecting more artwork. However, the collection was pretty limited. There are two levels of artwork, but on each level, I’d say only about 50-60% of that real estate goes towards showcasing art. The rest of the rooms/floors were closed off. In addition, there was an additional fee to take pictures in the museum. Note that this includes phone pictures and that staff will frequently go up to you to verify your photo taking eligibility.
Beautiful museum. The bus takes you to the place right in front of it
Loved seeing all the murals and art here. Mexico truly is very beautiful. The lighting and architecture are simply amazing and breathtaking. You could spend hours here! My senses were going wild 😍 This is very close to home and I’m very happy I got to see this place. Growing up I always heard of it ❤️
It's an amazing place, is so quite all around, incredibles outsides!!!
Great museum, not as crowded as others and well worth it. The entrance is smooth and the architecture is gorgeous. You can enjoy it in a fast visit to centro. They have a permanent collection of mexican artist and a temporary hall with artwork that is very interesting.
This place was grand yet welcoming. The location is very easily accessed and staff were incredibly helpful (even though we required someone to speak to us in English).
At the time of visiting they had two main displays ongoing which were projections in a dark room telling the tale of the establishment of Mexico City and then multiple murals all over the walls inside the building.
The location was clean and accessible and on the day of visiting it was free to do so. We were able to join onto an English tour which walked us through the whole building and explained all the murals as well as giving us time to just sit and appreciate the art before us.
I’d highly recommend a visit here, it could be as quick as 20 minutes or you could sit and stare for hours. It might be a little lacking in excitement for kids though.
You can not take any drinks into the facility and we were made to finish ours and dispose of our bottles upon entering.
At the time of visiting they had two main displays ongoing which were projections in a dark room telling the tale of the establishment of Mexico City and then multiple murals all over the walls inside the building.
The location was clean and accessible and on the day of visiting it was free to do so. We were able to join onto an English tour which walked us through the whole building and explained all the murals as well as giving us time to just sit and appreciate the art before us.
I’d highly recommend a visit here, it could be as quick as 20 minutes or you could sit and stare for hours. It might be a little lacking in excitement for kids though.
You can not take any drinks into the facility and we were made to finish ours and dispose of our bottles upon entering.
Beautiful place with amazing art. The ballet was also an amazing show!
Skip this museum! Very few masterworks, unhelpful and uninformed staff. We visited dozens of museums in CDMX and none of them were bad except this one. Waste of time and money.
This is an amazing museum for contemporary art. The price is really cheap. And there are many different exhibitions going on. Although some rooms was closed. They where setting new exhibitions. The current exhibitions where very good. Specially the one about protests and the people who “disappeared “ during this period. There is an installation in the shape of a hut or a house. But with inclination, it is really awesome. The museum is very well designed and has various spaces that daylight comes in.
The museum shop has a good selection of items and the restaurant is very nice. Specially the patio side.
This in of the museums in the city that one should really visit.
Metro 3 stop University. (Last stop). And in university city the buses are for free. So you can hop on.
The museum shop has a good selection of items and the restaurant is very nice. Specially the patio side.
This in of the museums in the city that one should really visit.
Metro 3 stop University. (Last stop). And in university city the buses are for free. So you can hop on.
No card, only cash.
You will have to be a Mexican student to get free entry.
You will have to be a Mexican student to get free entry.
Beautiful museum. The prehistoric exhibit was my favorite, really interesting to see them recreate these paintings with ancient methods! Information is also available in English. Free entry but you need to pay 50 pesos to take pictures. I recommend grabbing a coffee at the cafeteria next to the ticket booth and enjoying the garden views!
Lovely space. I would definitely go back there to take a class.
Il top..
no me dejaron entrar :(
It’s such a beautiful museum to stop by if you are visiting Coyoacán. They have a very nice collection of water colors. Their gardens are gorgeous too!!
Little hidden gem.
Little hidden gem.
I wouldn't recommend going here unless you have lots of time and money to get rid of. We went after exploring another nearby museum because of the great reviews, and were shocked. The entry is NOT CHEAP--at least not by Mexican standards--as it cost about $6 usd/person. It's also really small, and one of the three floors was basically completely empty. There were probably 5 or more guards per every visitor, and we got scolded for taking "too many" photos (even though I saw fewer than 10 visitors throughout the entire building). As someone who's been to Mexico City multiple times and whose fiancé is from there, there are far better things to do in the area for that cost.
Great place to join a tournament of Chess.
Cool for learn a little
Genial
The museum is small with only 3 halls. It is quiet and the layout is neat. You will enjoy yourself in here. It offers a display of different artist's pieces every month.
There a few minutes I visited Francisco de Goya exposition, it was amazing. It'll be open till the last days of March