Biblioteca Vasconcelos, Mexico City

Name: Biblioteca Vasconcelos
Address: Eje 1 Norte (Mosqueta), Mexico City, 06350, Mexico
Telephone: 01 915 72800

#227 among attractions in Mexico City

Library, Auditorium

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Facts and practical information

Mexico City's Biblioteca Vasconcelos, also known as Biblioteca Vasconcelos or else la Biblioteca Vasconcelos or la Vasconcelos and labeled by the press as the Megabiblioteca, is a library in the downtown area of Mexico City. It was dedicated to José Vasconcelos, the philosopher and former presidential candidate and former president of the National Library of Mexico. The library is spread across 38,000 square metres and had an initial planned cost of 954 million pesos. The Congress of Mexico proposed plans to reduce the budget of 2006 that included cuts for all three branches of government. National Action Party presented an alternative budget that preserved funds for Enciclomedia and the Vasconcelos Library. ()

Alternative names: Area: 9.31 acres (0.0146 mi²)Coordinates: 19°26'47"N, 99°9'3"W

Address

Eje 1 Norte (Mosqueta)Cuauhtémoc (Buenavista)Mexico City 06350 Mexico

Contact

01 915 72800

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Day trips

Biblioteca Vasconcelos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Franz Mayer, Plaza de la Solidaridad, Museo de Arte Popular, Alameda Central.

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Archaeological site, Historical place
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Vasconcelos open?

Biblioteca Vasconcelos is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Vasconcelos?

Nearby attractions include Colonia Buenavista, Mexico City (4 min walk), Morisco Kiosk, Mexico City (12 min walk), Colonia Santa María la Ribera, Mexico City (13 min walk), Museo Universitario del Chopo, Mexico City (13 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Vasconcelos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Vasconcelos:

Bus

Buenavista II (2 min walk)
Metrobus Linea 1 y 3 (2 min walk)

Metro

Buenavista • Lines: B (3 min walk)
Guerrero • Lines: 3, B (10 min walk)

Train

Buenavista (4 min walk)
Revolución (14 min walk)