Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes

What's On

Permanent Collections

El hombre controlador del universo (Diego Rivera, 1934)

"Man, Controller of the Universe": Rivera's 1934 remake of his Rockefeller Center mural, destroyed in New York for including Lenin's face.

Permanent collection$95

Nacimiento de nuestra nacionalidad and México de hoy (Rufino Tamayo, 1952-1953)

Tamayo's two murals, "Birth of Our Nationality" and "Mexico Today", painted for the palace in a bold, colour-driven language apart from the other muralists.

Permanent collection$95

Katharsis (José Clemente Orozco, 1934)

Orozco's savage fresco of a society devouring itself, painted in weeks for the palace's 1934 opening: weapons, machines and grotesque figures consumed by fire.

Permanent collection$95

Nueva Democracia (David Alfaro Siqueiros, 1944)

"New Democracy": Siqueiros's triptych in pyroxylin, a bare-breasted figure breaking her chains, flanked by victims of war and fascism.

Permanent collection$95

Nearby

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Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)

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Museo Franz Mayer

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Museo Memoria y Tolerancia

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Museo Kaluz

Architecture6 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes is $95. Free on Sundays for everyone. Free for teachers and students with valid ID, seniors, people with disabilities, retirees, under-13s and ICOM members. Tickets sold at the box office only (no online sales). Box office closes 17:30.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes?

Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 (box office until 17:30). Closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes?

Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes is located at Av. Juárez s/n esq. Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, Col. Centro, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, Mexico, in the Centro Histórico area of Mexico City. The nearest stations are Bellas Artes (Metro Lines 2 & 8) and Bellas Artes (Metrobús Line 4).

What can I see at Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes?

Art Deco halls inside Mexico City's marble palace, lined with monumental murals by Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros and Tamayo. Current highlights include El hombre controlador del universo (Diego Rivera, 1934), Nacimiento de nuestra nacionalidad and México de hoy (Rufino Tamayo, 1952-1953) and Katharsis (José Clemente Orozco, 1934).

Do I need to book Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes 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 del Palacio de Bellas Artes?

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.

Is Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes accessible?

Wheelchairs available on loan at the cloakroom; lift available with priority for visitors with disabilities or limited mobility.