Mexico CityFree things to do in Mexico City
17 places in Mexico City you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free museums & galleries in Mexico City
- Casa Presidencial Lázaro CárdenasAvenida Molino del ReyTue–Sun 11:00-17:00
- Jumex Museum303 Blv. Miguel de CervantesTue–Sat 11:00-19:00 · Sun 11:00-20:00
Free landmarks & monuments in Mexico City
- Abraham Lincoln: The Man
- Baños de Moctezuma
- Centenario del Genocidio Armenio
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Obelisco a los Niños Héroes
- Korean Friendship Pavilion
- Petrograbados del Cerro de Chapultepec
Free parks & viewpoints in Mexico City
- Parque España
- Parque Hundido
- Parque Lincoln
- Parque LiraMon–Sun 08:00-20:00
- Parque MéxicoAvenida MéxicoOpen 24/7
- Vivero Coyoacán
When museums in Mexico open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Mexico City
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Mexico City, booking ahead skips the queue.
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked