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Museum of Light, Mexico, Mexico: what it is and when to go
Museum of Light, Mexico is a science museum in Mexico City dedicated to the phenomena of light. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Science museum in Mexico City dedicated to the phenomena of light · Museums and art
- Where
- Mexico · Calle San Ildefonso 43, 06020
- Best time
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- MEX Mexico City, 6.3 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00; PH 10:00-17:00
- Run by
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Coordinates
- 19.43614, -99.13006
What it is and where
Museum of Light, Mexico is a science museum in Mexico City dedicated to the phenomena of light.
It is in Mexico City, where this site lists 125 more places to see, 967 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 19.43614, -99.13006; the nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, Mexico City), 6.3 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
It is one of the Museums and art places in Mexico. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Museum of Light, Mexico is November to April.
- JanBest time10:57
- FebBest time11:22
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:27
- MayPossible12:55
- JunPossible13:10
- JulPossible13:04
- AugPossible12:40
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctPossible11:33
- NovBest time11:04
- DecBest time10:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Mexico
To enter Mexico there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Mexico checklist. Currency: Mexican peso (MXN); plugs: Type A and B · 127 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything · 078 tourist assistance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Colegio de San IldefonsoArt museum in Mexico City74 m
- Templo Mayor MuseumArchaeological museum in Mexico City140 m
- Casa de las águilasTemplo Mayor of Tenochtitlan building174 m
- Living Museum of MuralismMuseum187 m
- Palacio de la AutonomíaNeoclassical structure and university museum in Mexico City, Mexico197 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mexico guide.
More in Mexico: Museums and art
- National Museum of Anthropology: national museum of Mexico
- Hospicio Cabañas: World Heritage Site in Mexico
- Frida Kahlo Museum: historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo
- Luis Barragán House and Studio: Mexico City cultural institution
- Chapultepec Castle: palace in Mexico
- Museo Nacional de Arte: art museum in Mexico City, Mexico
Every Mexico place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museum of Light, Mexico?
It is a science museum in Mexico City dedicated to the phenomena of light.
When is the best time to visit Museum of Light, Mexico?
November to April. In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50.
How do you get to Museum of Light, Mexico?
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6.3 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mexico is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Mexico map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Colegio de San Ildefonso, Templo Mayor Museum, Casa de las águilas. The rest is in the Mexico guide.
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