Papalote Museo del Niño, Mexico City

Name: Papalote Museo del Niño
Address: Av Constituyentes 268, Mexico City, 11830, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5237 1700

#149 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The museum Papalote Museo del Niño is located in Mexico City Bosques de Chapultepec. The museum is focused in learning, communication and working together through interactive expositions of science, technology and art for children. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°24'43"N, 99°11'41"W

Address

Av Constituyentes 268Miguel Hidalgo (Bosque de Chapultepec)Mexico City 11830 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5237 1700

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Papalote Museo del Niño open?

Papalote Museo del Niño is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm & 7 pm - 11 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Papalote Museo del Niño?

Nearby attractions include Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura, Mexico City (4 min walk), Luis Barragán House and Studio, Mexico City (4 min walk), Cárcamo de Dolores, Mexico City (6 min walk), Montaña Rusa, Mexico City (8 min walk).

How to get to Papalote Museo del Niño by public transport?

The nearest stations to Papalote Museo del Niño:

Metro

Constituyentes • Lines: 7 (6 min walk)
Juanacatlán • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)

Bus

Avenida Constituyentes - General José Montesinos • Lines: Gps (8 min walk)
Parque Lira • Lines: Línea 2 Tepalcates → Tacubaya (12 min walk)

Train

Estación del tren de Chapultepec (12 min walk)
Observatorio (26 min walk)