# Museo Soumaya — Mexico City, Mexico

> The Museo Soumaya is a private museum founded by billionaire Carlos Slim Helú as a tribute to his late wife, Soumaya Domit. The current building — designed by Slim's son-in-law Fernando Romero — opened in 2011 in the Polanco district. Its curving, hexagonal steel form clad in 16,000 aluminium hexagons has become one of the most iconic buildings in Mexico City.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Daily: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Admission: ✓ Free admission
- Address: Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo, 11529 Mexico City, Mexico
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours
- Official website: https://www.museosoumaya.org/en/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- The Thinker — Auguste Rodin · bronze cast
- The Gates of Hell — Auguste Rodin · bronze cast
- Virgin of Guadalupe with Four Apparitions — Mexican colonial artist · 18th century
- Fernando Romero Building — Fernando Romero · 2011

## FAQ
**Is Museo Soumaya really free?**
Yes — admission to Museo Soumaya is entirely free every day of the week. It is one of the most visited museums in Mexico.

**What makes the building special?**
The building by architect Fernando Romero is clad in 16,000 aluminium hexagons and curves dramatically on all sides with no straight walls. It has become one of the defining pieces of contemporary architecture in Latin America.

**How does it compare to the Museo Nacional de Antropología?**
The two museums are completely different in scope. The Soumaya focuses on European and Mexican colonial art and sculpture; the National Museum of Anthropology covers pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilisations. Both are worth visiting on a trip to Mexico City.

**How long should I spend at Museo Soumaya?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Museo Soumaya best known for?**
The Museo Soumaya is a private museum founded by billionaire Carlos Slim Helú as a tribute to his late wife, Soumaya Domit. The current building — designed by Slim's son-in-law Fernando Romero — opened in 2011 in the Polanco district. Its curving, hexagonal steel form clad in 16,000 aluminium hexagons has become one of the most iconic buildings in Mexico City. Key highlights include World's largest private Rodin collection, Mexican colonial and viceregal painting, European Old Masters — El Greco, Rubens, Tintoretto.

**How do I get tickets for Museo Soumaya?**
✓ Free admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.museosoumaya.org/en/


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/museo-soumaya/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.