10 free cultural spaces in CDMX to end the year in style

If you are in Mexico City and looking for free cultural activities for the last weekend of 2025, the free museums in CDMX are your best option. Here is a practical guide for immediate access to ten institutions where you can enjoy history, art, and science at no cost.

The 10 free museums you can’t miss

Spaces dedicated to photography and art:

• Photographic Archive Museum in República de Guatemala 34 (open from 10:00 to 17:00 hours)
• Soumaya Museum at Plaza Carso, Polanco (10:30 to 18:30 hours)
• Estanquillo Museum at Isabel la Católica 26 (10:00 to 18:00 hours)
• Mexican Plastic Arts Hall at Colima 196 (10:00 to 18:00 hours)

Institutions dedicated to culture and arts:

• National Center of the Arts (CENART) located at Río Churubusco 79
• Hacienda and Public Credit Secretariat Art Museum at Moneda 4 in the Historic Center
• Palace of the School of Medicine at Brasil 33

Options to learn about sciences and cultures from around the world:

• National Museum of World Cultures at Moneda 13 (Historic Center, 10:00 to 18:00 hours)
• University Museum of Science and Art (MUCA) at Insurgentes Sur 3000 (University City)
• UNAM Geology Museum at Jaime Torres Bodet 176

How to organize your cultural tour

Before going out, check the official pages of each institution, as some free museums in CDMX offer free entry during weekdays or have specific days for free access. This will help you better plan your visit and make the most of the last days of the year, exploring different and enriching cultural proposals with friends or family to close out 2025 memorably.