Wanting to take a walk without knowing where to go? Take advantage of International Museum Day and visit these that are free.
Plan your weekend from today, just check this list of museums where you can go for free that we have prepared for you because it is the…
International Museum Day
Did you know that May 18 is International Museum Day? It is done in order to celebrate that we can enjoy spaces in which our history is told, the history of the world.
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And history doesn’t have to be boring, don’t worry about it, there are museums of everything you can imagine, just check this list of museums where you can go for free, you’ll love them!
The museums
Shoe Museum
As you read it, it is a shoe museum! You will not regret visiting it because you will find everything from boots that were used in missions to the moon, to various famous artists.
The best thing is to see the variety of models that humans have used throughout history and some with specific functions.
If fashion design is your thing, you must urgently go to this museum, there is a lot of inspiration!
Where?
Bolívar 27, 1st floor, Historic Center, Mexico City.
Schedules
Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To learn about the activities of these and other museums for this special date, visit the Twitter account of the Mexican Committee of the International Council of Museums. Click here.
Mining Palace
Can you imagine cleaning meteorites? You can do it! The Mining Palace offers this activity, as well as a workshop so you can give an asteroid to your favorite person. A unique opportunity that you cannot miss!
Where?
Tacuba 5, Historic Center, Mexico City
Schedules
Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
National Museum of Watercolor
Do you like to paint? Have you done it with watercolor? Like? If you answered even one of these three questions yes, then you have to visit this museum that specializes in this art. Here you will not only be able to meet impeccable jobs, you will also be able to take some workshops.
Where?
Salvador Novo 88, Santa Catarina neighborhood, Coyoacán, CDMX.
Schedules
Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
San Fernando Pantheon Museum
Do you dare to take a tour among the tombs of illustrious Mexican figures such as Benito Juárez? The remains of politicians, soldiers, rulers and great personalities of the Mexican society of the 19th century rest here.
There are guided tours, exhibitions and different types of workshops are also offered, you have to visit it.
Where?
Plaza de San Fernando 17, Cuauhtemoc,
Guerrero, CDMX.
Schedules
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
the virtual ones
You can also take a virtual tour of some of the most famous museums in the world, you just need to go to artsandculture.google.com, a Google application where you can get to know the British Museum, The Met, MoMA, among others.
What other museums would you recommend visiting?
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