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UNAM Institute of Geology Museum

A journey to the Earth's interior amid fossils, crystals, and century-old display cases

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What Makes It Special?

It is a traditional museum, with display cases and wooden hallways, where rocks, fossils, and minerals tell the story of the planet. A space brimming with old-world charm and scientific knowledge.

Did You Know…?

It was inaugurated in 1906 and is part of the UNAM. The building is an architectural gem from the Porfiriato era, and its collection includes meteorites, mammoth fossils, and geological models from all over Mexico.

Don’t Miss

Take your time browsing the display cases: you'll find everything from moon rocks to Mexican gemstones and fossilized skulls. There are also special activities on the weekends.

Plan Your Visit

Jaime Torres Bodet 176, Sta María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc, 06400 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Opening Hours:

Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission:

Free admission

Recommended Visit Time:

1 to 1.5 hours

Ideal For:

StudentsFamiliesCollectorsScience and Nature Enthusiasts

How to Get There

San Cosme (Blue Line 2) – 7-minute walk

Buenavista Line 1 – 12-minute walk

CE-543 Jaime Torres Bodet – Manuel Carpio – 1-minute walk

Institute of Geology – 2-minute walk

Jaime Torres Bodet and Manuel Carpio – 1-minute walk

The easiest way to get here is to take the Metro to San Cosme and walk down Jaime Torres Bodet Street. If you're coming by bike, the Ecobici station is right outside the door.