Tours and Tickets to Experience Palacio de Bellas Artes

There are plenty of ways to experience the Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Tickets for the Palace of Fine Arts currently cost 90 Mexican pesos ($4.75) per adult. They can only be paid in cash and only at the in-person ticket booths. Tickets grant access to both temporary and permanent exhibitions. Note that the landmark is free to visit on Sundays.

The Palace of Fine Arts is closed on Mondays. To avoid crowds during its opening days, aim to arrive either earlier or later in the day (the landmark opens from morning until early evening). You’ll also want to aim for a weekday. Note that it will be even busier from December through April (high season).

To get to the Palace of Fine Arts using public transportation, take the Mexico City Metro; lines 2 and 8 stop at Bellas Artes, located just moments from the landmark. A number of different bus lines also frequent the area. For a more direct option, taxis and rideshare services are plentiful.

Yes, you are allowed to take photos inside the Palace of Fine Arts; many visitors like to capture images of its distinctive architecture and famous murals by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. You need to pay a small fee, however, if you plan to use more formal camera setups.

Yes, the Palace of Fine Arts is accessible to wheelchair users. Elevators are available inside, and provide access to the landmark’s various floors and exhibition areas. Wheelchairs are also free to use by request; head to the baggage storage area, and bring an ID, to rent one.