10 Free Museum Alternatives in CDMX to Enjoy the Year-End

Year-end in CDMX is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in cultural experiences without spending money. Here are the best options for free museums you can visit during the last days of 2025.

Must-visit cultural spaces in the capital

To make the most of these festive days, we recommend visiting these ten spaces dedicated to art, history, and science:

Photography and historical heritage

The Photography Archive Museum, located at República de Guatemala 34, is open from 10:00 to 17:00 and is perfect for photography enthusiasts. In the Historic Center, the National Museum of World Cultures (Moneda 13) welcomes visitors from 10:00 to 18:00.

Art collections and art

The iconic Soumaya Museum in Plaza Carso, Polanco, operates from 10:30 to 18:30. The Museum of the Little Shop (Isabel la Católica 26) and the Mexican Plastic Arts Hall (Colima 196) also offer free admission with hours from 10:00 to 18:00. Don’t forget the Art Museum of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit at Moneda 4.

Educational and scientific centers

The National Center for the Arts (CENART) at Río Churubusco 79 is perfect for exploring different disciplines. The University Museum of Science and Art (MUCA) located at Insurgentes Sur 3000 in Ciudad Universitaria, and the Geology Museum of UNAM at Jaime Torres Bodet 176, complete the educational offerings.

Academic heritage

The Palace of the School of Medicine at Brasil 33 is another space that is part of this list of free museums in CDMX.

How to make the most of these visits

Many of these spaces offer free entry during weekdays, so we recommend checking their official pages to confirm available days and hours. This strategy will allow you to plan a comfortable visit with friends or family and close the year with an enriching cultural plan where you will enjoy learning about Mexico’s treasures.