Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)

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México: ruta y destino

"Mexico: Route and Destination" traces how painters, photographers, maps and tourist posters built Mexico's image as a travel destination in the early 20th century.

Now showing21 May – 14 Feb 2027$95

Permanent Collections

El arte mexicano del siglo XIX

19th-century Mexican art: academic history painting such as Izaguirre's The Torture of Cuauhtémoc, and landscapes by Landesio and José María Velasco.

Permanent collection$95

Arte y visualidad en el México moderno

"Art and Visuality in Modern Mexico": the 20th-century collection, 1890-1950, mixing painting with film, photography, prints and illustrated magazines.

Permanent collection$95

La colección virreinal del Museo Nacional de Arte

The viceregal collection: 60 works of New Spain religious painting, portraiture, landscape and casta painting, by Villalpando, Cabrera, the Echave and Juárez dynasties and more.

Permanent collection$95

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Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes

Architecture3 min walk

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Museo Franz Mayer

Design5 min walk

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Museo del Estanquillo

ArtFree6 min walk

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Museo Memoria y Tolerancia

History7 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) is $95. Free with valid ID for children under 13, students, teachers, seniors and people with disabilities (Mexican credentials); ICOM members 50% off. Photo permit MXN 5, video MXN 30.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)?

Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30). Closed Mondays, 1 January and 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)?

Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) is located at Tacuba 8, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06010 Ciudad de México, Mexico, in the Centro Histórico area of Mexico City. The nearest stations are Bellas Artes (Metro Lines 2, 8) and Allende (Metro Line 2).

What can I see at Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)?

Five centuries of Mexican art, from viceregal altarpieces to Velasco landscapes, in a gilded Porfirian palace Current highlights include México: ruta y destino, El arte mexicano del siglo XIX and Arte y visualidad en el México moderno.

Do I need to book Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.