Place to visit
Palacio de la Autonomía, Mexico: what it is and when to go
Palacio de la Autonomía is a museum in Mexico (Ciudad de México). Interests: Museums and art and Temples. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Museum · Museums and art, Temples
- Where
- Mexico · Calle Licenciado Francisco Primo de Verdad 2, 06070
- Best time
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- MEX Mexico City, 6.4 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
- Website
- fundacionunam.org.mx
- Run by
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Coordinates
- 19.43442, -99.13053
What it is and where
Palacio de la Autonomía is a museum in Mexico (Ciudad de México). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ciudad de México, where this site lists 125 more places to see, 1.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 19.43442, -99.13053; the nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, Mexico City), 6.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Run by
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
It is one of the Museums and art and Temples 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 Palacio de la Autonomía 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | November to April | May to August, October |
| Temples | November to April | May to August, October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Palacio de la Autonomía has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Ex Teresa Arte ActualMuseum40 m
- Museo Templo MayorMuseum59 m
- Casa de la Primera Imprenta de AméricaMuseum87 m
- Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito PúblicoMuseum121 m
- Museo UNAM HoyMuseum160 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mexico guide.
More in Mexico: Museums and art
- Museo Nacional de Antropología: Museum
- Instituto Cultural Cabañas: Museum
- Frida Kahlo Museum: Museum
- Casa Luis Barragán: Museum
- Museo Nacional de Historia Castillo de Chapultepec: Museum
- Museo Nacional de Arte: Museum
Every Mexico place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palacio de la Autonomía?
It is a museum in Mexico. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Palacio de la Autonomía?
November to April. In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50.
How do you get to Palacio de la Autonomía?
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6.4 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 Ex Teresa Arte Actual, Museo Templo Mayor, Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América. The rest is in the Mexico guide.
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