The Museo de la Luz is dedicated to all things light-related. From kaleidoscopes and electric gizmos to wonky mirrors, there’s more than enough here to keep you occupied for an hour or two, especially if you’ve got kids who will love the flashes and sparkles. A few exhibits seem to have taken early retirement though, and unless you speak Spanish well you may find it hard to get some stuff working, especially the interactive screens. The 16th century building itself was formerly the Jesuit Templo de San Pedro y San Pablo, and served as a young offenders institute, library and military college before undertaking its present day responsibility. Braille signs and wheelchair accessible.

Location:
Calle del Carmen (with San Ildefonso), Centro Historico
Mexico City, Mexico

Museum Types:
Science, art, cultural centers

Price Description: $3 ($1.50 students)

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:Mon-Fri 9 a.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.

Open Hours to:Mon-Fri 4 p.m., Sat-Sun 5 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

Contact Information:
Zip: 06020
Phone: 5702 3183
E-mail: museoluz(at)remove-this.servidor.unam.mx
URL: www.luz.unam.mx

By Lisa Rodan

Created: 10 Mar 2009

Updated: 16 Mar 2009