Museo de la Luz, Mexico City

Name: Museo de la Luz
Address: San Ildefonso 43, Mexico City, 06020, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5702 4129

#189 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Hispanic colonial architecture, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Light is a science museum dedicated to the phenomena of light, located in the former San Ildefonso College in the historic center of Mexico City. It was opened in 1996 originally in the former church of the San Pedro y San Pablo College. However, this building was closed in 2010 in order to convert it into the Museum of the Constitutions. The Museum of Light was moved to its current and larger location, but it remains an extension of the Universum museum, the general science museum of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°26'10"N, 99°7'48"W

Address

San Ildefonso 43Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06020 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5702 4129

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Day trips

Museo de la Luz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de la Luz open?

Museo de la Luz is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de la Luz?

Nearby attractions include Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City (1 min walk), San Pedro y San Pablo College, Mexico City (2 min walk), Templo Mayor, Mexico City (4 min walk), Palacio de la Autonomía, Mexico City (4 min walk).

How to get to Museo de la Luz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de la Luz:

Bus

República de Argentina • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)
Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (12 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (18 min walk)
Merced (21 min walk)