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Opening days in Mexico City: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Mexico City with known opening hours, 5 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Monday in Mexico City
5 closed · 3 open
Only 3 of 8 top sights are open on Monday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.
Closed on Monday
- Templo Mayor Archaeological Site and Museum
- Palacio Nacional (National Palace)
- Museo Nacional de Antropología (National Museum of Anthropology)
- Castillo de Chapultepec (Chapultepec Castle)
- Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul)
Open on Monday
- Catedral Metropolitana (Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral)9:00–17:30
- Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts)11:00–18:00
- Xochimilco Canals (Floating Gardens)Open 24 hoursOpen late
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catedral Metropolitana (Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral) | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 |
| Templo Mayor Archaeological Site and Museum | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Palacio Nacional (National Palace) | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 | 8–18 |
| Museo Nacional de Antropología (National Museum of Anthropology) | ✕ | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Castillo de Chapultepec (Chapultepec Castle) | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul) | ✕ | 10–18 | 11–18 | 9–21 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
| Xochimilco Canals (Floating Gardens) | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Mexico City
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul)Open late until 21:00 on Thu
- Xochimilco Canals (Floating Gardens)Open late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
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Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-19). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (America/Mexico_City).
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