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Palacio Nacional de Mexico — Historic palace facade and Mexican flag at a cornerPhoto: Julio Lopez · Unsplash · edited

Palacio Nacional de Mexico

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Palacio Nacional de Mexico is the seat of Mexico’s federal executive on the east side of the Zócalo, in Mexico City’s historic centre, with murals by Diego Rivera.

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Palacio Nacional de Mexico — Palacio Nacional facade and Mexican flag Alejandro Barba · Unsplash · edited
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Why go

  • The red tezontle façade stretches more than 200 metres along the Zócalo.
  • Miguel Hidalgo’s original bell hangs above the central balcony.
  • The former parliamentary chamber is where the Reform Constitution of 1857 was written; the 1857 and 1917 Constitutions are displayed there.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 17:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Diego Rivera’s muralsThe right panel depicts pre-Hispanic Mexico and Quetzalcóatl; the central panel covers the Conquest, independence, foreign invasions, Reform and Revolution. The middle-floor corridors contain 11 panels, including “Tianguis of Tlatelolco” and “Arrival of Hernán Cortés in Veracruz”.Main stairwell and middle-floor corridors
  • Fountain of PegasusInstalled in 1973, it has an octagonal white marble base topped by the winged horse.Central courtyard
  • Benito Juárez’s roomsSee his bedroom, living room, study and personal belongings.North end of the palace, in the Finance Ministry patio
  • Museo Histórico de Palacio NacionalExplore the palace’s past through voices, faces, utensils and clothing.Inside the palace

Know before you go

  • The southern doorway leads to the Patio of Honor and presidential offices, which are closed to the public.

Tips for your visit

  • The central doorway opens onto the main courtyard, ringed by Baroque arcades.
  • Free English tours can be requested at the information desk across the street.
  • Include the Recinto Legislativo, a replica of the first Mexican Congress, among your stops.

Best time to visit

  • The annual Grito de Dolores takes place from the central balcony on 15 September.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 1850

    The Mariana Gate was built in 1850 by Mariano Arista and named for him.

    Palais national (Mexico) - Wikipedia
  2. 1926

    The third floor was added between 1926 and 1929, to a design by Augusto Petriccioli.

    National Palace (Mexico) - Wikipedia

  3. Notable guests included Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Alexander von Humboldt and Simón Bolívar.

    National Palace (Mexico) - Wikipedia

History

The palace grew from Moctezuma II’s New Houses into the Viceregal Palace, then became the seat of government after independence. Its later history includes use as a residence for the country’s rulers and Diego Rivera’s murals.

  1. Early 16th centuryMoctezuma II chose this site for his New Houses, a residence and centre of official business. Materials from his palace were reused in the later building.
  2. After the conquestHernán Cortés claimed the site and commissioned Rodrigo de Pontocillos and Juan Rodríguez to rebuild the palace.
  3. 1562The Spanish Crown bought the palace from the Cortés family for use as the Viceregal Palace.
  4. 1624An uprising damaged and looted the palace; the viceroy escaped in disguise.
  5. 8 June 1692A fire almost completely destroyed the palace; reconstruction began in 1693.
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  1. 1821After independence, the palace became the seat of government and was renamed Palacio Nacional.
  2. 1822–1884The palace served as the personal residence of the country’s rulers.
  3. 1929–1935Diego Rivera painted “The Epic of the Mexican People” murals.
  4. 2018The palace fully resumed its role as the presidential office, following a partial return in 2012.

How to get there

  • On footAddress: Plaza de la Constitución S/N, Centro Histórico, Mexico City. The palace occupies the east side of the Zócalo; the Museum of Culture adjoins it to the north.

Sources: National Palace (Mexico) - Wikipedia · Mexico City/Centro - Wikivoyage (see) · Palacio Nacional de México | Palacio Nacional |… · Palacio Nacional (Mexiko) - Wikipedia · Palacio Nacional de México - Wikipedia · Palais national (Mexico) - Wikipedia · checked 30 Sep 2026

Where
P.za De La Constitución S/N Historic Center of Mexico City, Mexico City

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Questions and answers

What are Palacio Nacional de Mexico’s opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00–17:00.

How can I contact Palacio Nacional de Mexico?

Call +52 55 5093 4900.

Which government offices are housed at Palacio Nacional de Mexico?

The president’s offices, the Federal Treasury and the National Archives.

What happened to Palacio Nacional de Mexico’s old parliamentary chamber?

It was damaged by fire in 1872 and rebuilt a century later.

What collections does Palacio Nacional de Mexico’s Juárez memorial museum hold?

Paintings, medals and insignia, plus a specialized 19th-century library and newspaper collection.

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