Museo Nacional de las Culturas, Mexico City

Name: Museo Nacional de las Culturas
Address: Moneda 13, Mexico City, 06000, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5542 0484

#103 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Baroque architecture, More...

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Museo Nacional de las Culturas, Mexico City

Facts and practical information

The Museo Nacional de las Culturas is a national museum in Mexico City dedicated to education about the world's cultures, both past and present. It is housed in a colonial-era building that used to be the mint for making coins. Prior to this, the site was the home of the location of the Moctezuma's Black House. The mint was moved to Apartado Street in 1850, and the building was used for various purposes until it was converted to its current use in 1966. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1965 (59 years ago)Visitors per year: 369.9 thous.Coordinates: 19°25'58"N, 99°7'50"W

Address

Moneda 13Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06000 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5542 0484

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Day trips

Museo Nacional de las Culturas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Nacional de las Culturas open?

Museo Nacional de las Culturas is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Nacional de las Culturas?

Nearby attractions include Palace of the Viceroy, Mexico City (2 min walk), Houses of the Mayorazgo de Guerrero, Mexico City (2 min walk), Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América, Mexico City (2 min walk), Palacio Nacional, Mexico City (2 min walk).

How to get to Museo Nacional de las Culturas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Nacional de las Culturas:

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (12 min walk)

Bus

República de Argentina • Lines: 4 (9 min walk)
Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (9 min walk)

Train

Merced (16 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (17 min walk)