National Palace
Palacio Nacional
The presidential palace on the east side of Constitution Square, with Diego Rivera's sweeping murals depicting Mexico's history on its staircase and galleries.
Built on the site of the palace of Aztec emperor Moctezuma, it served as the viceregal palace during the Spanish colonial period. It now houses the presidential offices and national government institutions, and its facade is about 200 m long. The main highlight is Diego Rivera's murals “Epic of Mexico,” painted between 1929 and 1951 on the main staircase and second-floor gallery. They cover everything from the Aztec civilization and the Spanish conquest to the revolution and modern times on a grand scale.
Free admission requires bringing your original passport for security screening. Opening hours and areas often change with government events, and temporary closures happen, so check before you go. Located on the east side of Constitution Square.
Opening hours
Usually Tuesday-Sunday, 09:00-17:00 (often adjusted for events)
Nearby sights
- Zócalo / Metropolitan Cathedral
- Templo Mayor
- Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)
- Casa de los Azulejos
- Torre Latinoamericana
- Palacio Postal
- Palacio de Bellas Artes
- Plaza Garibaldi