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Museo Memoria y Tolerancia

HistoryOpen until 6pmFrom £160Bellas Artes (Metro Lines 2, 8)

Opened in 2010 on Plaza Juárez opposite the Alameda Central, the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia confronts the genocides of the 20th and 21st centuries: the Holocaust, Armenia, Cambodia, Guatemala, Rwanda, the former Yugoslavia and Darfur. Its second half, the Tolerance section, turns to diversity, discrimination, human rights and great humanists such as Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela. The museum also runs rotating temporary exhibitions and a free educational programme.

What's On

Permanent Collections

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Plaza Juárez, Av. Juárez 8, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06010 Ciudad de México, Mexico

Nearest station: Bellas Artes (Metro Lines 2, 8), Hidalgo (Metro Lines 2, 3; Metrobús), Juárez (Metro Line 3)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:00–18:00
Wed09:00–18:00
ThuToday09:00–18:00
Fri09:00–18:00
Sat10:00–19:00
Sun10:00–19:00

Admission

From £160

Permanent exhibition MXN 160 (MXN 125 for students, teachers and INAPAM seniors); combined tickets with temporary shows available.

Accessibility

Lifts, ramps and accessible toilets; wheelchairs on loan; braille labels.

Nearby

Museo de Arte Popular

Design2 min walk

Museo Mural Diego Rivera

Art4 min walk

Museo Franz Mayer

Design4 min walk

Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes

Architecture4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museo Memoria y Tolerancia cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Memoria y Tolerancia is £160. Permanent exhibition MXN 160 (MXN 125 for students, teachers and INAPAM seniors); combined tickets with temporary shows available.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Memoria y Tolerancia?
Museo Memoria y Tolerancia is open Tue-Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-19:00; closed Mondays. Ticket sales stop 30 minutes before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Memoria y Tolerancia?
Museo Memoria y Tolerancia is located at Plaza Juárez, Av. Juárez 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), Hidalgo (Metro Lines 2, 3; Metrobús), Juárez (Metro Line 3).
What can I see at Museo Memoria y Tolerancia?
Powerful museum on genocide and human rights, from the Holocaust to Rwanda, and a call for tolerance, facing the Alameda. Current highlights include Sala de Memoria, Sala de la Tolerancia.
Do I need to book Museo Memoria y Tolerancia 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 Memoria y Tolerancia?
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 Memoria y Tolerancia accessible?
Lifts, ramps and accessible toilets; wheelchairs on loan; braille labels.

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