Leon Trotsky Museum, Mexico City

Name: Leon Trotsky Museum
Address: Av. Río Churubusco 410, Mexico City, 04100, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5658 8732

#132 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Historical place

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The Leon Trotsky House Museum, Trotsky Museum, or Trotsky House Museum, is a museum honoring Leon Trotsky and an organization that works to promote political asylum, located in the Coyoacán neighborhood of Mexico City. Its official name is Instituto del Derecho de Asilo - Museo Casa de León Trotsky. ()

Local name: Museo Casa de León Trotsky Established: 20 August 1990 (34 years ago)Coordinates: 19°21'27"N, 99°9'33"W

Address

Av. Río Churubusco 410Mexico City 04100 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5658 8732

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Leon Trotsky Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Frida Kahlo Museum, Alberca Olímpica Francisco Márquez, Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones, Viveros de Coyoacán.

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Neighbourhood
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Leon Trotsky Museum open?

Leon Trotsky Museum 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 Leon Trotsky Museum?

Nearby attractions include Frida Kahlo Museum, Mexico City (7 min walk), Cineteca Nacional, Mexico City (11 min walk), Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares, Mexico City (14 min walk), Mexico City/Coyoacán, Mexico City (14 min walk).

How to get to Leon Trotsky Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leon Trotsky Museum:

Metro

Eje Central • Lines: 12 (15 min walk)
Coyoacán • Lines: 3 (21 min walk)

Train

Coyoacán (21 min walk)
Viveros-Derechos Humanos (27 min walk)

Light rail

Las Torres • Lines: Tl (40 min walk)