Papalote Children's Museum (Papalote Museo del Niño)

Overview

Papalote Children's Museum is an interactive museum designed for children, offering a wide range of educational and fun activities. It is one of the most important children's museums in Latin America.

It is a leading educational and cultural institution for children in Mexico.

Children's Museum Interactive Exhibits

Location

Address

Avenida Constituyentes 268, Mexico City, Distrito Federal

Neighborhood: Chapultepec

Coordinates

19.422400, -99.205100

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

wednesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Admission

Adults

$250

Children

$120

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

3 hours

Full Experience

full day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• Educational workshops
• Outdoor play areas

summer

hot

• Extended hours
• Outdoor water activities

autumn

cool

• Halloween activities
• Educational programs

winter

cold

• Holiday lights
• Indoor activities

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

• stairs

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

MXN

Typical Costs

entry $200

parking $100

food $150

souvenirs $200

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 2 weeks
• official website
• 48 hours
• available

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Papalote App

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Mexico City International Airport

Distance: 25 km

Travel Time: 30 minutes

taxi

$400 30 min

public_transport

$50 45 min

From City Center

Distance: 5 km

metro

$20 15 min

bus

$15 20 min

taxi

$100 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Hola

thank_you Gracias

where_is ¿Dónde está?

how_much ¿Cuánto cuesta?

beautiful hermoso

ticket Boleto

Guide Languages: Spanish, English, French

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

#travel #museum

Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas, common areas

prohibited areas exhibitions

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Museo Nacional de Antropología

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Museum

Chapultepec Park

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Park

Reviews

4.5

Based on 1,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"

Contact Information

+52 55 5292 9300

info@papalote.org

www.papalote.org

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