This place has amazing architecture, history and art and is a must for any art lover visiting the Mexico City. Located in the heart of the city, the visit can be combined with a visit of the Museo del Templo Mayor, the Cathedral orante if the amazing restaurants in the area. Beautiful colonial architecture combined with impressive mural by Orozco. Currently the exhibition by Sergio Hernandez makes it all even more impressive.

One of the most beautiful buildings in the Centro Historico. Originally a high school, this museum has dozens of murals from Rivera and other famous Mexican artists from the 1920s to the 1940s. Exhibitions change all the time but they are usually about great topics.

What a gem 💎 I stumbled across this building, while walking around the city center. This was one of the first schools founded in CDMX by Loyola’s (Spanish) priests back in 1537. The Murals inside are stunning. This building also serves as a place for exhibitions.

(Translated by Google) The murals in this enclosure are very relevant to the history of Mexico, its temporary exhibitions are interesting and in general the treatment is cordial. It has spacious and airy spaces, it is very nice to go with the family, although it can get quite crowded in the weekend afternoons (Original) Los murales de este recinto son muy relevantes para la historia de México, sus exposiciones temporales son interesantes y en general el trato es cordial. Tiene espacios amplios y aireados, es muy agradable ir con la familia, aunque por las tardes del fin de semana se llena bastante

Most of the Salas were closed, including the Diego Rivera one. The only two things viewable were several Jose Orozco murals on the walls of the stairwells and hallways outside, and the temporary exhibition on the first floor. The temporary exhibition by Sergio Hernandez was mostly ugly contorted bodies of humans suffering in some hellish environment with the exception of a few whale paintings and tree paintings and the stereotypical modern art addition of a plain gold colored "work" or black background with white spots. I still don't know why those last two belong in a museum. The building is nice to see, and the museum is not crowded at all on a weekday, but it would be much better if the rooms were all open rather than all closed.

Nice spot with tons of murals to check out

It's an amazing museum, highly recommended. It exhibits and highlights many great mural artwork from Orozco (masterpieces in the second floor), Siqueiro and Rivera. It's the place where Friday Kahlo and Diego Rivera met for the first time. It is an absolute must do while in Mexico City. Entry is free on Tuesday. It is recommended to go with a tour though to better understand the murals.

A must see museum set in an 18th century former Jesuit school for the sons of wealthy Mexicans. The interior contains murals by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and Fernando Leal. The many galleries inside its walls showcase exhibitions by Mexican artists, currently the glorious and thought provoking work of Sergio Hernandez, whose iconography reflects his Indigenous heritage, and that of his native region of Oaxaca, including the Zapotec and Mixtec cultures of Mesoamerica. In his work, you’ll find everything from violent practices of human sacrifice to images of a solitary whale. Entry fee is 50p, very worth it.

This place is very close to the zócalo, it's beautiful with striking murals from the most famous muralists in Mexico. The building Idris is full of history, one very related to the Mexican academia, there's one room in particular that it shows all the ceremony needed when future doctors (PhD) presented their final exam.

Must visit if you’re interested in art/murals/history.. and a nice gift shop

Super

(Translated by Google) Excellent!! A beautiful building with a great history and now with the Memorial to Octavio Paz where his ashes and those of his wife rest. There you can read his works and those of other authors, in addition to researching about his life since they have computer equipment (Original) Excelente!! Un bello edificio con una gran historia y ahora con el Memorial a Octavio Paz donde descansan sus cenizas y las de su esposa. Ahí se pueden leer sus obras y las de otros autores, además de investigar sobre su vida ya que cuentan con equipos de computación

Nice place with cool activities. Must go on the museum nights and take a workshop of spoken word, really good teachers.

If you like murales, you can’t miss this place! Always interesting to see art exhibitions. The architecture of the palazzo is wonderful too. Closed on Mondays

Wonderful exhibitions!

Worth visiting. The place is gorgeous and the murals are great. I can just imagine how lucky students were to attend school at this place.

Rivera's first mural is here and I loved the other works by Siquieros and others. Definitely worth the trip especially since the presidential palace is closed.

This is without doubt a great Museum Full of History and art, with the temporary exhibitions and the guides always is a great experience, also you can pay with card your ticket.

Such a beautiful experience I had here with my family. The guided tours are just incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The 'murales' of San Idelfonso are exquisite 🧡

Couldn't visit Rivera's first mural, amphitheatre not possible to enter when visiting the museum. What is the point of visiting then?

Lovely place full of history and culture

This is perhaps one the most emblematic buildings in the historical downtown of Mexico City. It was funded by the jesuits to bring education to the viceroyalty (Colonial Mexico), as the jesuit society gained economic momentum during this time the building we know today began to take shape. With the exile of the jesuits by King Charles III, the building served several purposes such as the french/american troop quarters during war time. By the time Juarez was president and his secular reforms on education the building housed the newly created "national high school" with a school curriculum based on positivism. It then formed part of the National University, now the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Currently a museum as of 1992 after restoration since it was closed to the public by the '80s.

Wonderful murals and super interesting, huge free exhibit. The building itself is also beautifully kept up and lovely to be in.

This was close to our accomodation, so we went an hour before closing time (according to their website) to see the famos mural "Creacion" by Diego Rivera. At the entrance, we were told they close half an hour earlier. The murals on the ground floor did not have any signs (name, artist). All the rooms on the ground floor were closed (looking through some windows, they might be conference rooms). On the upper floor some could be opened, which we only realised after we saw someone come out - no signs or anything. After visiting all three floors without seeing the "Creacion", we asked where to find it and were told it's in the amphitheatre on the ground floor, but closed today. The other murals are great as well, but still the museum itself is not too well organised I would say, and if you want to see a Diego Rivera Mural, I suggest you go to the Palacio Nacional.

Great place to understand how the Mexican Muralist movement began and who was involved. Beautiful, calm place to take your time.

Absolutely lovely museum with its walls decorated by mural paintings. Beautiful gardens/patios.

Awesome place! The murals of Orozco and Rivera are mind-blowing!

Incredible historic building, great murals, excellent exhibits -- don't miss it!

Por el momento continua cerrado al publico

A building part of Mexico's history. Full of murals and cultural activities. Also presents important exhibitions.

Surprisingly interesting with some great murals, temporary modern art exhibits and beautiful architecture.

Historic and incredible building. Artwork is a must see.

Beautiful place worth the cheap entrance fee. Many nice murals by orozco but I never saw any Diego murals

(Translated by Google) Good site. Very clean (Original) Buen sitio. Muy limpio

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful place full of history. In front of the Templo Mayor you cannot miss it. (Original) Es un lugar hermoso lleno de historia. Frente al Templo Mayor no pueden dejar de visitarlo.

(Translated by Google) Excellent museum, with permanent and traveling exhibitions, the last one I went to was the loan pieces that came from the Vatican, those of us who were able to go met pieces that had never left the Vatican, the building is architecturally beautiful. (Original) Excelente museo,con exposiciones permanentes e itinerantes,a la ultima que acudí,fue a la de las piezas de prestamo que vinieron del Vaticano,los que pudimos acudir conocimos piezas que nunca habían salido del vaticano,el edificio arquitectonicamente hablando es bellisimo.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

(Translated by Google) There is a lot of information to know (Original) Hay mucha información para conocer

(Translated by Google) It is duplicated, since the Museum and the School are only one place, the School appears permanently closed and the Museum is open every day except Monday, yesterday Wednesday, December 8, it was closed, it would be important that the schedules be corrected as a courtesy. (Original) Esta duplicado, ya que es un solo lugar el Museo y el Colegio, el Colegio aparece cerrado permanentemente y el Museo abierto todos los días excepto lunes, ayer miércoles 8 de diciembre estaba cerrado, sería importante que se corrigieran los horarios por cortesía.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience, the place is very quiet and there is no pressure of any kind to see things with all reflection (Original) experiemcis maravillosa, el lugar es muy tranquilo y no hay presiones de ningún tipo para ver las cosas con toda reflexión

Super

December 2021. The museum is now open Thursday through Sunday. If your object in going is to see Rivera's 1st mural, La Creación, you should know that the space it resides in is currently unavailable for viewing. Its reopening date is indefinite, according to the young man handling tickets. Most of the salons in the beautiful building are closed and renovation work is going on in one of the patios. Still, the murals are visible and well marked, and there is an extensive and well documented (in Spanish) photography exhibit on the top floor (up until February I think- check the Museum website), with photos by Mexican and International photographers that Francisco Toledo collected over the years. There is also some information on the roots of Toledo's political activism over the years; and segments of a documentary film. It's an impressive show. Museum signage is pretty weak so one must ask where the entry door to the start of the exhibit salons is as the door was closed when we arrived. Entry into the exhibit space is limited to 20 people at a time but that didn't seem to be a problem on a weekday afternoon.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to find everything related to the Colegio de San Ildefonso and many crafts of the country. It also has very friendly staff (Original) Excelente lugar para encontrar todo lo relacionado al Colegio de San Ildefonso y muchas artesanías del país. Además cuenta con personal muy amable

(Translated by Google) Although it is a bit expensive, it is a very nice store with a wide variety of products. If your currency is not the mxn you will find very good deals. Of course, you can always buy something although the most beautiful is more expensive. I really liked seeing a store like this. (Original) Aunque es un poco cara, es una tienda muy bonita y con mucha variedad de productos. Si tu moneda no es el mxn encontrarás muy buenos deals. Eso sí, siempre algo te puedes comprar aunque lo más lindo es más caro. Me gustó mucho ver una tienda como esta.

(Translated by Google) No way, frivolity also reaches these places ... Until that, we must be grateful that they sell good quality women's things and a fairly consistent price. (Original) Ni modo, la frivolidad también alcanza a estos lugares... Hasta eso, hay que agradecer que venden cosas de mujer buena calidad y un precio bastante acorde.

(Translated by Google) It is a great store where a select collection of handicrafts from artisans from different parts of the country is displayed. (Original) Es una tienda estupenda en dónde se muestra una selecta colección de artesanías provenientes de artesanos de diferentes partes del pais

(Translated by Google) Excellent museum I highly recommend it for all ages The exhibits are highly recommended (Original) Excelente museo Lo recomiendo mucho para todas las edades Las exposiciones son muy recomendables

(Translated by Google) The museum is fabulous !!! I think it is a must if you visit Mexico City (Original) El museo es fabuloso!!! creo que es una visita obligada si visitan la Cd.de México

(Translated by Google) With very innovative and curious products although a bit expensive! (Original) Con productos muy novedosos y curiosos aunque un poco caros!

Great museum. Giant space with Lots of murals. Quiet and serene

This is UNAM 's museum in Mexico city downtown with very interesting art exhibitions. This used to be a prep school that was the first long ago.

This is a very good museum to see and bring family