Palacio de Bellas Artes

Palace of Fine Arts

Designed by Italian architect Adamo Boari. Construction started in 1905, however due to the Revolution War, it was not completed until 1934. The building is so heavy that it has sunk 4½m into the former lakebed. It is considered to be one of the best examples of Mexican Art Deco architecture; architectural and interior features include its copper cupolas and a Tiffany stained-glass stage curtain designed by Mexican painter Gerardo Murillo (commonly known as Dr. Atl).

• history
• free
• museum

Address

Avenida Juárez and Eje Central

Hours

Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00; last admission ½ hr before closing

Price

Free (lobby), M$60 for mezzanine with murals and galleries; $M30 photography permit; free admission on Sundays

Phone

+525510004622

Website

palacio.bellasartes.gob.mx (opens in a new tab)