From a distance, you can't miss the futuristic silver building covered in thousands of aluminium panels. The Museo Soumaya is one of the icons of modern Mexico City and offers free admission.

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Is it worth visiting?	Yes
Length of visit	1-2 hours
Admission	Free
Reservation	Not required
Location	Polanco
Our tip	Visit together with the Jumex Museum

What will you see and why is the museum so famous?

The Museo Soumaya houses more than 60,000 works of art from Europe and Latin America.

The most eye-catching is the extensive collection of works by Auguste Rodin, which is one of the largest outside of France.

But otherwise, the museum has a truly diverse collection:

• paintings by European and local masters.
• historical artefacts from everyday life
• sculptures
• models and models of historic buildings in Mexico
• and much more

But many visitors head to Soumaya primarily for the building itself.

The futuristic façade covered in thousands of aluminium hexagons is one of the most striking buildings in Mexico City.

Admission and opening hours

I recommend setting aside at least 1 hour for your visit. If you are more interested in art, you can easily spend a whole afternoon here.

• 💰Free for all visitors
• 🕗 10:30-18:30 daily

Is it worth visiting Museo Soumaya?

✅ Yes, if:

• you like art and architecture
• you are looking for interesting free activities
• you'll be in Polanco or Chapultepec

❌ More likely not, if:

• you don't enjoy museums in general
• you prefer historical monuments
• you prefer more authentic local neighbourhoods

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