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San Carlos National Museum

Tourist attraction Museum Art museum National museum

Neoclassical building housing a collection of European art from the 14th to the 20th centuries. People often mention building,


Address

Av. México-Tenochtitlán 50, Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc, 06030 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Website

mnsancarlos.inba.gob.mx

Contact

+52 55 8647 5800

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (4.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Arieh A. 7 years ago on Google • 194 reviews
    Amazing spot near Mexico City's historic downtown, few blocks from Alameda square. This museum (MUNSC) curates European art exhibits all year long, from Renaissance to Romantic and Neoclassical. It's an amazing palace built by the Buenavista Count. Architecture is astonishing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David G. 5 years ago on Google • 190 reviews
    Some interesting pictures but lacking any real blockbusters. I liked the portraits of Phillip II and Frederick of Saxony. There was a nice Ribero of San Sebastian. The building itself is probably as interesting as the pictures, and probably worth the entry fee. It costs 50 pesos to get in and 5 pesos to take photos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elliott B. 6 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Set in a stunning historic building with a wonderful oval courtyard, the gallery itself hosts a range of temporary exhibitions and items from its own collection. When I went there were three excellent exhibitions on perfectly blending contemporary and classic. For non-Spanish speakers be aware didactics and information is not also displayed in English so have the Google Translate app ready. Also, you will have to cloak larger bags.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos C. 5 years ago on Google • 122 reviews
    A jewel hidden in the city. This extraordinary Museum is one of the best in the country. It hosts a excellent collection of Colonial art. This magnificent building was designed by Manuel Tolsá, the famous and multitalented architect. It's one of the most extraordinary buildings in an area trapped by time & chaos. Fortunately the building remains safe thanks to it's grandeur. For anyone seeking for Mexican art from 1500 to 1900 this wonderful museum will surprise & fulfill your search. Take your kids to learn about the splendor of colonial and the independent Mexico of the 19th century. Last but not least, this extraordinary mansion from the colonial times has one of the most impressive circular patios ever built during the neoclassic period. San Carlos is a wonderful experience to discover and a Unique Masterpiece of architecture, painting and the utterly Exquisite Mexican art. Carlos Cli
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nona S. 7 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    There a few minutes I visited Francisco de Goya exposition, it was amazing. It'll be open till the last days of March
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sacred M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places in CDMX. The staircase is a masterpiece. Free admission on Sunday’s
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Will W. 11 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Skip this museum! Very few masterworks, unhelpful and uninformed staff. We visited dozens of museums in CDMX and none of them were bad except this one. Waste of time and money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benny L. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best museums in Mexico City. They have all good paintings there, and the building itself is pretty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesus D. 2 years ago on Google • 118 reviews
    It's incredibly cheap to get in, It's a beautiful site with incredible views and areas to take great photos. The featured art exhibit was wonderful at the time of our visit, and the permanent art and sculptures are quite a treat. Not too far from the revolution monument, it's a must stop if you're nearby.

  • 5/5 Alex K. 5 months ago on Google • 75 reviews
    A must visit place for those who are interested in art. Beware, they don’t accept credit card, only cash.

  • 3/5 Young Ho “Solo” K. 4 years ago on Google
    There's really not much going on here. Beautiful architecture with nice outdoor area, but as for art, very lacking. It's half mid-century European paintings and half Catholic art. I wouldn't recommend unless it was free. I paid 50 pesos plus 5 extra to take photos.

  • 5/5 Charlotte R. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful old building, enjoyed the exhibit on pet paintings

  • 5/5 Maricela R. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely Beautiful Building.. supposedly it dates back from the late 1700's not only the exhibits but you can't help taking pictures of the Beautiful Building

  • 5/5 Raul S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful museum of classic art. All very well organized in a beautiful building.

  • 3/5 Jamie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Really cool mansion but I wouldn't go out your way to visit.

  • 1/5 robert d. 1 year ago on Google
    Harrased by security at entrance to wear masks...rude and disrespectful! Imagkine that it is a monument to the revolution! And they wear masks like zombies...

  • 5/5 Andy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Small and cozy museum with nice permanent collection.

  • 5/5 Qiang F. 1 year ago on Google
    Rearly seen front recessed yard

  • 3/5 I P. 5 years ago on Google
    $50 pesos per person. Free entry on Sundays. Quick and interesting.

  • 5/5 Parama S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is very good and very nice 👌 👍

  • 3/5 Eduardo G. 2 years ago on Google
    The building is very impressive. I enjoyed the arts but sometimes the floors seem a bit too squeaky


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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