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Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)

ArchitectureArtHistoryOpen until 6pmFrom £95Bellas Artes (Metro Lines 2, 8)

The Museo Nacional de Arte holds Mexico's national collection of art made between the 16th and mid-20th centuries, from viceregal painting and sculpture to 19th-century academic works and José María Velasco's Valley of Mexico landscapes. It occupies the former Palace of Communications, a lavish neoclassical building finished in 1911 on Calle Tacuba, facing Manuel Tolsá's equestrian statue of Charles IV. Run by INBAL, it also stages temporary exhibitions drawn from and beyond its collection.

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Getting there

Tacuba 8, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06010 Ciudad de México, Mexico

Nearest station: Bellas Artes (Metro Lines 2, 8), Allende (Metro Line 2)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From £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.

Nearby

Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes

Architecture3 min walk

Museo Franz Mayer

Design5 min walk

Museo del Estanquillo

ArtFree6 min walk

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), 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 El arte mexicano del siglo XIX, Arte y visualidad en el México moderno, La colección virreinal del Museo Nacional de Arte.
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.

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