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Museo del Estanquillo

ArtHistoryPhotographyOpen until 6pmFreeAllende (Metro Line 2)

Opened in 2006, the Museo del Estanquillo shows the personal collection of writer and chronicler Carlos Monsiváis: some 20,000 caricatures, photographs, engravings, paintings, miniatures, toys, calendars, sheet music and advertising that trace Mexican popular culture and everyday life. It occupies the Edificio La Esmeralda, a late-19th-century jewellery house on the corner of Madero and Isabel la Católica in the Centro Histórico, and stages rotating themed exhibitions drawn from the collection. A rooftop terrace looks over the historic centre.

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Getting there

Isabel la Católica 26 (corner of Av. Madero), Col. Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México

Nearest station: Allende (Metro Line 2), Zócalo/Tenochtitlan (Metro Line 2), Bellas Artes (Metro Lines 2 & 8)

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Hours

Mon10:00–18:00
TueClosed
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

Free

Nearby

Museo del Templo Mayor

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Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)

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Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes

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Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso

Architecture8 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Museo del Estanquillo free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Museo del Estanquillo is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Museo del Estanquillo?
Museo del Estanquillo is open Mon, Wed, Thu and Sun 10:00-14:00 and 15:00-18:00; closed Tue, Fri and Sat.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo del Estanquillo?
Museo del Estanquillo is located at Isabel la Católica 26 (corner of Av. Madero), Col. Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, in the Centro Histórico area of Mexico City. The nearest stations are Allende (Metro Line 2), Zócalo/Tenochtitlan (Metro Line 2), Bellas Artes (Metro Lines 2 & 8).
What can I see at Museo del Estanquillo?
Carlos Monsiváis's magpie collection of Mexican cartoons, photos, toys and pop ephemera in a Porfirian jewellery palace. Current highlights include Porque ahora pienso en ti, más que ayer, mucho más. Homenaje a Carlos Monsiváis.
Do I need to book Museo del Estanquillo in advance?
Museo del Estanquillo is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Museo del Estanquillo?
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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