Museo del Caracol, Mexico City

Name: Museo del Caracol
Address: Rampa de acceso al Castillo de Chapultepec, Mexico City, 11580, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 4040 5241

#97 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museo del Caracol is a Mexican history museum, at the bottom of the access ramp to the Castillo de Chapultepec in Mexico City. The “Snail Museum” is a spiral shaped building designed by the architect Pedro Ramirez Vazquez. The director is Patricia Torres Aguilar Ugarte. It is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 9:00 to 16:45. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°25'9"N, 99°11'1"W

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Rampa de acceso al Castillo de ChapultepecMiguel Hidalgo (Bosque de Chapultepec)Mexico City 11580 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 4040 5241

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo del Caracol open?

Museo del Caracol is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4:15 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo del Caracol?

Nearby attractions include Museo Nacional de Historia, Mexico City (1 min walk), Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City (4 min walk), Obelisco a los Niños Héroes, Mexico City (6 min walk), Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola, Mexico City (9 min walk).

How to get to Museo del Caracol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo del Caracol:

Bus

Constituyentes - Gobernador Tiburcio Montiel • Lines: Gps (7 min walk)
Av. Chapultepec - Las Flroes 1 • Lines: Gps (8 min walk)

Metro

Juanacatlán • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Chapultepec • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)

Train

Chapultepec (12 min walk)
Sevilla (22 min walk)