Estanquillo Museum, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City: Photos, Reviews & Location

Diverse collection of artwork, photos & movie memorabilia exploring 20th-century Mexican culture.

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#19 of 37 Tourist attractions in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City #17 of 28 Museums in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

0.5 km from the center of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City

Rating breakdown

5 ★72%
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Isabel La Católica 26, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

cdmx.gob.mx

+52 55 5521 3052

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Estanquillo Museum?: Estanquillo Museum is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 12,235 reviews.
How does Estanquillo Museum rank in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City?: Estanquillo Museum is #19 of 37 Tourist attractions in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Estanquillo Museum located?: Isabel La Católica 26, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico — 0.5 km from the center of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City.
How can I contact Estanquillo Museum?: Phone: +52 55 5521 3052 · Website: cdmx.gob.mx

Reviews (8)

Barbara M 2023 Nov 26

Update: I am very impressed that the museum administration got back to me very promptly to let me know the elevator was working again. Too bad I am no longer in CDMX- next visit I will definitely visit.

I was eager to see the exhibits and visit the rooftop terrace cafe but was informed the elevator was out of order. I am awaiting knee replacement, so the trek up the steep stairs from the street level entrance precluded a visit. I hope the museum gets the elevator repaired soon to accommodate mobility impaired visitors.

Rachel Slick 2023 Nov 09

Every floor but the 4th was closed. 4th floor has some interesting photos, but the star of this location is the rooftop. Unparalleled views of surrounding structures.

Erik Vicencio 2023 Jan 11

Great museum. Simple but well done. And it’s free. Well designed.

Arianet Mro 2022 Oct 23

I love this place, a gallery of the mexican popular art, most specifically cinema and cartoons documents, sculptures and paintings. Also, this place have a terrace where you can see part of the historic center of Mexico City. Colorful and nostalgic place, thanks to the writer Carlos Monsivais (RIP) for this amazing opportunity to see all their work.

Zoel López 2022 Jun 06

Amazing museum with rich musical history. This museum is definitely the place to visit if you are interested in Carlos Monsiváis' personal musical collection. Musical pieces are detailed with great information and the place is really wide which allows great mobility and for many visitors to be in the same place without feeling claustrophobic. They have a rec area were you can enjoy planned activities and have fun. They also have a library with a great variety of musical books and other interests that are mentioned in the museum's expo. And lastly, at the very top they have a terrace were you can sit and have a bite. They offer coffee and other snacks to enjoy. It has a great view of Calle Madero.

Nadja Mayumi 2018 Nov 30

A great museum always with a great exibition! And the best, is for free, Wednesday to Monday, from 10h to 18h. Going there, don't miss the visit to the Cafe and bookstore and the roof top. Has a nice view. The only thing is, the roof top isn't wheelchair accessible. The rest of the museum is. Great place to go by yourself, with friends, family or the special one. If you are in Mexico City don't let to go there.

Cintli Cardenas 2018 Apr 17

Visiting this museum has been by far one of the best experiences in my visits to Mexico City downtown. The place is not just free but conveniently located 2 blocks from the main plaza (called Zocalo) and unlike other museums, this museum opens on Mondays. By the time I went there there was an exhibition called "bibliofilia mexicana" which enlightened me about Mexican intellectual production through history. It got me by surprise that there were serious intellectuals in Mexico in the past, with really complete and good productions, a fact that is not much highlighted about Mexico...I would also recommend to visit the terrace of the museum, where you can enjoy a great view of the surroundings. There is a coffee place on the terrace and also a small bookstore.

American in Italy 2018 Mar 06

This museum is a must see in Mexico City! They are multiple floors of different exhibits. There is also a rooftop that has a coffee bar and gift shop. Entrance was free, but you have to let them hold your bag once you get to the stairwell. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. I loved the small art they had that was very detailed. I highly recommend and would visit again with friends.