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Museo Nacional de San Carlos

ArchitectureArtOpen until 6pmFrom £75Metro Revolución (Line 2)

Founded by INBAL in 1968, the Museo Nacional de San Carlos holds one of Latin America's most important collections of European painting, sculpture and prints from the 14th to the early 20th century, with works by Lucas Cranach the Elder, Frans Hals, Anthony van Dyck, Ingres and Rodin. It occupies the late-18th-century Palacio del Conde de Buenavista, attributed to Manuel Tolsá, whose elliptical Patio Oval hosts sculpture and events. Six permanent galleries are complemented by four spaces for temporary exhibitions.

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Getting there

Av. México-Tenochtitlan 50 (formerly Puente de Alvarado), Col. Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc, 06030 Ciudad de México, Mexico

Nearest station: Metro Revolución (Line 2), Metro Hidalgo (Lines 2, 3), Metrobús Revolución

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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 £75

Free on Sundays. Free with valid ID for children under 13, students, teachers, seniors (INAPAM) and people with disabilities.

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How much does Museo Nacional de San Carlos cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Nacional de San Carlos is £75. Free on Sundays. Free with valid ID for children under 13, students, teachers, seniors (INAPAM) and people with disabilities.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Nacional de San Carlos?
Museo Nacional de San Carlos is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Nacional de San Carlos?
Museo Nacional de San Carlos is located at Av. México-Tenochtitlan 50 (formerly Puente de Alvarado), Col. Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc, 06030 Ciudad de México, Mexico, in the Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc area of Mexico City. The nearest stations are Metro Revolución (Line 2), Metro Hidalgo (Lines 2, 3), Metrobús Revolución.
What can I see at Museo Nacional de San Carlos?
Old Master European art from Cranach to Rodin in Manuel Tolsá's neoclassical palace with a striking oval courtyard. Current highlights include La vida de las cosas. Naturaleza muerta y cultura material, Tradición, reforma y vanguardia. Colección MNSC, El imaginario del cuerpo heroico y sus avatares.
Do I need to book Museo Nacional de San Carlos 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 San Carlos?
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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