Diego Rivera Mural Museum

A small but powerful museum featuring only one painting, Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central. Despite having just a single mural, it brilliantly captures Mexico’s history from the past to the present, filled with political, social, and cultural symbolism. The details are incredible, and you could spend a long time just studying the characters and scenes. A must-visit for understanding Mexico’s identity through Diego Rivera’s vision.

Well worth the visit. A really nice guy working in reception gave us detailed explanation of Diego’s mural.

Very intimate museum with a single Rivera mural and an upstairs exhibition space. If you are making your way through the city with Rivera and his work on your mind, the piece in the museum is an absolute must. Originally installed in a hotel, the piece was saved after the 1985 earthquake and moved to its current location. This new location adds to the meaning and beauty of the mural as it is now adjacent to the park in which the mural takes place. Exhibition documentation gives depth to the intentions of the mural as well as identifies all of the main characters depicted. It’s a wonderful historical narrative and a great way to learn about the history of the city and Mexico in general. A walk through the park afterwards is highly recommended..

$3 per person so not expensive. Please know, however, the museum holds a single, very large painting. There are large panels in English and Spanish with a paragraph on every person and important feature depicted. If you know something about the history of Mexico (we are good on the basics) the panels are pretty well done. Passionate about Diego? It’s a must. Mildly interested? Your visit to the Palacio de Bellas Artes across the park will probably be enough.

This place is certainly overrated and should be free all days of the week. I really loved the mural but there should be more if you are charging people to enter in my opinion. There are a number of amazing museums in CDMX for free or similar cost that would last hours while this is nice go to the Museo Vivo del Muralismo instead... where you can spend hours for free seeing many many murals by the great Diego Rivera. If you come here come on a Sunday when you can enter free.

Visiting the Diego Rivera Museum was an incredible experience. The mural is an absolute masterpiece—powerful, detailed, and deeply meaningful. Thanks to Arturo’s guidance, we were able to truly understand every detail, symbol, and story behind it. His explanations brought the artwork to life and made the visit unforgettable. Huge thanks to Arturo for his amazing work and insightful explanations. Highly recommended!

Small Museum, Big Impact — A Must-See Mural! The museum features just one mural, but it’s absolutely worth the visit. Diego Rivera masterfully depicted some of the most important and influential figures in Mexican history — including the iconic Catrina, elegantly dressed in a feathered hat. Spanish-speaking guides are available on site, so if you speak Spanish, you’re in luck! Their explanations add a lot of depth and context to the mural. We were fortunate to catch an English-speaking guide who was leading a group, which really helped us appreciate the symbolism and stories within the artwork. Important: Cards are not accepted — CASH ONLY! Be sure to bring cash with you to avoid any inconvenience.

I was looking forward to visiting this museum, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The lady selling admission tickets did not seem welcoming, and I was told they do not accept credit cards. To make matters worse, there was no change available for cash payment, so we had to wander around the neighborhood just to break our bills. Once inside, I was surprised to find that the museum only has one mural by Diego Rivera, along with a few pieces by another artist. While the mural itself is impressive, the overall collection is very limited. Given the hassle at the entrance and the lack of exhibits, the visit felt underwhelming and not worth the effort.

The price of admission of around $2 was well worth the experience here. Unfortunately we missed coming here on Sunday which was the day when there was zero admission, and we need to eave the city tomorrow. So today was the last opportunity for us. I think today was kind of better because there were very few patrons inside. The museum appears to be small from the outside, but it extends put further once you get inside. There were tons of wonderful murals and other pieces of art that caught my attention, an we literally stayed there almost three hours. My boyfriend especially liked the architecture of the museum itself. For example the front doors appeared to be the originals from possibly centuries ago. Inwiuld encourage anyone to check out this gem located very close to Alameda Park.

its quite beautiful another classic by diego rivera the mural is super huge and wide you can probably stare at it for a hour admiring all the details each character has a story and history its shown in the details theres a few smaller paintings in the museum but shouldn't take long to walk it through, probably a full 30 minutes to do a quick walk through I'm a fan of his art so had to view this mural I'm trying to see all of them one day the ticket admission is not expensive at all

One large mural with background, diagrams, etc. makes for a perfect museum. You can get up close and personal with this wall and take your time getting to know the people he painted into it and catching all the angles. If you can see this on the same day as some of his other work, for example, smaller murals at Bellas Artes, it will give you much more context for Diego Rivera and his work. The museum also has a rotating exhibit. When I was there, it was about sugar skulls - and so much more. I was impressed with the breadth and depth of this exhibit, too.

Best exhibit to see Diego's work up close. You are close enough to touch the mural. There is a diagram in English and another in Spanish that tells you who every one is. If you want to see Diego's work first hand then this museum is a must see

Came here on a Sunday and admission was free. The mural is breathtaking. You can easily spend over an hour here as there is a bunch of other artwork in this museum aside from the famous mural. You can learn about Diego Rivera and there are QR code. You can scan for audio descriptions. Everything is in Spanish so I'd recommend using Google translate images if you need help reading the text.

The museum is home to Diego Rivera's mural "Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central (Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central)" (1946-1947). The mural was originally located in the Hotel del Prado. When the hotel was damaged in the 1985 earthquake in Mexico City, the mural was moved to this museum. The mural depicts famous people and events in the history of Mexico including Benito Juarez, Porfirio Diaz, Maximilian I of Mexico, Hernan Cortes, La Malinche, Francisco Madero, Frida Kahlo, and young Diego Rivera! The museum has signs in English and Spanish that point out who each person is in the mural as well as several photographs depicting the history of the mural (from Diego Rivera panting it in the Hotel del Prado to it being moved to the museum after the earthquake)! The museum is small but well worth a visit! Special!

Museo Mural Diego Rivera is a nice museum if you have the time for it, especially since you'll likely already be in the area since it's right next to Alameda Park and Palacio de Bella Artes. As the name suggests, this museum houses a mural of Diego Rivera's. We heard about the Museo Mural Diego Rivera while in the area, so decided to check it out on a Sunday when admission is free. Especially when comparing it to other museums in the area, this museum is on the smaller end, as it mainly features Diego River's Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central mural, which is a masterpiece. In fact, this museum was only built to house and preserve this mural since its original location was damaged in an earthquake, but you'll learn all about that at this museum. The main room invites you to see the mural, which really takes an entire room to display. There were benches for people to sit and observe, as well as a guide in Spanish and English that tells you who's who in the mural. Pictures and video are allowed. Upstairs in the museum features other artwork that's worth a gander, and that room overlooks where the mural is. It won't take you long to see the entire museum, and I would recommend visiting if you have the time, are in the area, and enjoy artwork, especially Diego Rivera's murals. But if you come specifically to see more of Rivera's work, you can do so at other sites. But the Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central mural is absolutely wonderful to see.

Hard to find being that it's behind a few outside shopping areas but once your inside it's well worth the effort. Amazing piece and the history behind it is timeless. Being a free museo although simple it's a must see. Bravo!

Very small museum on the opposite end of the Alameda Park. If you're going to see the Palacio de Bella Artes I would recommend taking the 15-20 minutes to go see one of Diego Riveras famous mural. I went on Sat morning and the lines were short and there was childrens activity going on. The fee is minimal and you can walk the beautiful park afterwards, maybe dreaming about then historical figures you saw on the murals as you walk towards zocalo.

If you're the type of person who doesn't like museums but find yourself traveling with someone itching to visit at least one, Museo Mural Diego Rivera should satisfy the both of you. With a $30MX ($1.65US) entry fee (a bit more if you wish to take photos) there's but a single piece of art on display here. If you're going to bother to open your doors and charge admission for a single piece of art it stands to reason that it ought to be a good one. This is. What you'll see at Museo Mural Diego Rivera is a full scale Diego Rivera mural whose Spanish title translates to "Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central". The museum itself is located on one end of the pictured Alameda Central. The Palacio de Bellas Artes flanks the other end. If you're a Spanish speaker, there's an interactive panel where you can remotely point to images on the mural to learn more about the characters depicted (all are people and events from Mexican history). English speakers can satisfy their curiosity with a billboard-type display that numbers the various figures and provides a written narrative. If, like me, you come here after brunching on the ground floor at El Cardenal (across the street) you may have spent time there studying a very similar looking mural. I could unearth no data to confirm that El Cardenal featured an actual sister mural to the one featured in this museum but it certainly appears so. As a matter of fact, I'd recommend you brunch at El Cardenal, study that mural, then come directly here and draw your own conclusion. That made for a fun experience. There's lots of museums in this area. This one is inexpensive and interesting, and can probably be tolerated even by those who say they don't like museums.

The Museo Mural Diego Rivera is another museum that we visited, but not my favorite. The highlight of this museum is the giant mural inside, but besides that, there are only a few other exhibits. I would say we only spent 25 minutes in the museum and that's really all you need. We luckily came on a Sunday, and got in for free. Like the Frida Kahlo museum, you'll need to pay a small fee to take pictures inside. I would say come here only if you've already between to Frida Kahlo, National Anthropology, and Soumaya.

The Museum has one Mural. And it's a doozy. It's the history of Mexico from Cortes to the 1920's. It's not a happy piece but thought provoking. Only 21 pesos plus 5 pesos if you want to take photos. Both well worth it. Diego Rivera has other Murals around town which I need to checkout at some point.

This is a relatively small museum with an impressive piece of art. It spans across the whole back wall and there's a diagram to explain who is who and what's going on. Though it's really only one piece that the museum is focused on, it's still pretty cool to check out since it's so large and intricate. It's fun looking at it to see what story it tells.

The museum is tiny. It had one Mural and a small photography exhibit upstairs. The price was $35 pesos, so that should have been a clue.

This is a museum built around a remarkable mural saved from a hotel ravaged by an earthquake. There is also gallery space used for temporary exhibits, and the one we saw was worthwhile. The mural is a must-see for an admirer of Rivera and more compelling because of its location on Alameda Park, and a short walk from the Palacio de Bellas Artes and its adjacent market. The price was fair, MXN 35, in October 2018.

Charged at a cost of only 21 Pesos for admission, an extra few for a sticker allowing guests to take pictures, Museo Mural Diego Rivera places one of the Mexican Artists largest works at the center of a large collection of works spanning his career, the importance of many described in detail by guides or literature that is unfortunately only available in Spanish, though the rich colors and story-telling aspects of the artists works are fulfilling in any language.

The mural is absolutely breathtaking. We didn't have a tour guide so we were a bit on our own on taking in all the history but it was still amazing to see. Be sure to bring your ID as it's free to get in, but you must have an ID (drivers license or passport). The outdoor gardens are also beautiful as well.

I had a great tour with Journeys and Beyond and Alvaro took me to the Diego murals. He did a great job explaining the importance of the murals and the stories and history of Mexico through the drawings. A great history lesson in pictures. The museum is small, just a few rooms - you won't need more than 30 minutes.

Came here to simply admire and see the mural but ARTURO, gave me so much more. If anyone visits this please ask the front desk if ARturo is there today. He's a retiree who sat with my husband and I for a few hrs and shared so much history. We enjoyed his company dearly. If anyone knows who he is please help me find his contact info.

The Diego Rivera Mural Museum holds only one mural but it is worth seeing. Powerful scene. Entry was free on Sunday with a small charge to take photos.

Be sure to not miss Diego Rivera's amazing Dream- Sunday in the park mural in this museum. Make sure to stroll through Alameda Park FIRST (especially on a Sunday!) so that you can fully absorb yourself into the mural. It features Diego Rivera himself twice and the museum provided a visual guide that helps you identfy everyone in the mural.

If you're in CDMX and don't come to this museum then why did you come? Great Rivera mural of the histogram Mexico.

Loved it. But buy your tickets on line so you can get in without waiting in a long line.

I used to hit the Palacio de Bellas Artes religiously, just to check out Rivera's mural there. Little did I know that such a treasure as this was in the same neighborhood! The 21 peso entrance fee is beyond worth it. If you speak Spanish, the guide is essential to get a fuller understanding of the significance of each sliver of art. Absolutely excellent.