Museo Franz Mayer

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Alemania en la Colección Franz Mayer

Germany in the Franz Mayer Collection: for the museum's 40th anniversary, a selection of ~300 German pieces its founder gathered, from writing cabinets to silver and rare books.

Now showing10 Jun – 6 Jun 2027$130

Durero: El primer artista viral

Dürer: The First Viral Artist. The museum's 36 Dürer prints recast him as the first global image-maker, with interactive technology for a fresh look at the Renaissance.

Now showing10 Jun – 6 Jun 2027$130

Mockups before fuckups. Maquetas, prototipos y el oficio del diseño

Models, prototypes and the craft of design: how error and correction drive design. Opens the new Design and Process gallery and Living Design Library.

Now showing16 Oct – 14 Feb 2027

MDF Mexico Design Fair 2026

For the second year, the Franz shows work by the winner of the MDF Designer of the Year award, honouring Mexican designers who challenge the status quo.

Now showingFrom 5 Nov

La vanidad de las pequeñas diferencias. Grayson Perry

The Vanity of Small Differences: Grayson Perry's tapestries after Hogarth's A Rake's Progress on class and taste, with historic prints from the Arts Council Collection.

Upcoming4 Dec – 9 May 2027

Permanent Collections

Colección Franz Mayer

The permanent collection: mainly viceregal decorative arts (16th-19th c.) - Talavera and Asian porcelain, liturgical silver, furniture, textiles, folding screens and paintings.

Permanent collection$130

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Franz Mayer cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo Franz Mayer is $130. Students, teachers and INAPAM MXN 75; under 12 free; regular exhibitions free for everyone on Tuesdays. Special exhibitions need an extra ticket; all-access MXN 230.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo Franz Mayer?

Museo Franz Mayer is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; closed Monday. Free entry to regular exhibitions on Tuesdays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo Franz Mayer?

Museo Franz Mayer is located at Av. Hidalgo 45, Centro Histórico, 06300 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, in the Centro Histórico area of Mexico City. The nearest stations are Hidalgo (Metro Line 2/3) and Bellas Artes (Metro Line 2/8).

What can I see at Museo Franz Mayer?

Latin America's largest decorative-arts collection, in a colonial hospital cloister on Plaza de la Santa Veracruz Current highlights include La vanidad de las pequeñas diferencias. Grayson Perry, Colección Franz Mayer and MDF Mexico Design Fair 2026.

Do I need to book Museo Franz Mayer 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 Franz Mayer?

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.