National Palace in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

Says open but when you show up its closed

Too bad its closed, and no information about it from the guards or anyone else. Had to fish the info out from the reviews here.

Closed for pandemic and no clues unless you ask guards or cops.

Closed because the President is afraid of COVID, as explained by the tourist info office at the square. Its just such a small place...

El Palacio Nacional was a beautiful sight to see!

The NP is closed for tourists due to the pandemic. No information about it on google.I had to ask soldiers for information who were guarding the otherwise impressive building. Lack of information meanwhile the signs and the flags for Diegos murals are still in front of the palace.Unorganised, lack of information and misleading for us all.

No longer open to public (visited June 2022).We tried on two separate occasions, and both times the guards told us the palace is not open to public anymore at all.

Diego Rivera murals & public access closed indefinitely due to pandemic

Closed cant see Riveras murals...plus security told us to go around to the side which was not true...its closed dont waste your time....AMLo open up the palace!

Warning to anyone thinking of coming to see the museum and/or Rivera murals: it’s listed on Google as open but told by the guards today (Feb 20, 2022it’s closed per Covid.

The location for the executive power in Mexico. Across from "Zócalo" or Constitution Plaza at Mexicos City downtown. It was built on a land of 40,000 squared meters. It started its construction in 1522 as the 2nd private residence of Hernán Cortés exactly on the palace of Moctezuma Xocoyotzin. After the independence of Mexico it became the headquarters of the legistlative, judicial and executive powers of México. is has Diego Rivera murals inside. Every year on September 15 at 11 pm the president in turn hosts the "Viva México" ceremony honoring the Independence heroes to celebrate Mexicos Independence on September 16. Mexico celebrates the ceremony of shouting "Viva México" on September 15, because the former president Porfirio Díaz established that rule, as a coincidence it was his birthday on September 15. Coincidence? We will never know.

The National Palace (Spanish: Palacio Nacionalis the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. It is located on Mexico Citys main square, the Plaza de la Constitución (El Zócalo). This site has been a palace for the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire, and much of the current palaces building materials are from the original one that belonged to the 16th century leader Moctezuma II. Used and classified as a Government Building, the National Palace, with its red tezontle facade, fills the entire east side of the Zócalo, measuring over 200 metres (660 ftlong. It is home to some of the offices of both the Federal Treasury and the National Archives. On the eve of Mexican Independence Day, the National Palace is the star of the show. The original bell Father Hidalgo rang is here and the President himself gives the Grito de Dolores from its main balcony. He also notes one such Independence Eve, in 1964, when General Charles de Gaulle, then-President of France, spoke to the crowd in Spanish from the Palace. He notes this to assert that the Palace is not only a place but also a destination where friends of the country can be welcomed.

Beautiful place! I fell in love with Mexico in my first visit to Palacio Nacional when I saw the murals of Diego Rivera - I was able to see genius in all of its splendor! What a way of capturing the history of a country thru art! It speaks volumes!

Amazing exhibitions all around the year. Beautiful gardens and landscapes. Inspiring Painting work spaces. You will need to present an ID card at the entrance. Do not forget say hi to the palace’s cats

The seat of Mexican government, this palaces houses both the Executive offices and the Parliament. The building is popularly known for its amazing murals by Diego Rivera, depicting the history of Mexico, along with the bell of independence housed in a niche above the Zacalo facing balcony. A must see for any history or art lover, there is much to take in when visiting the Palacio Nacional.

Very historic Placein Mexico.

Beautiful garden and ofcourse the murals. Its free to get in, so definitely great to go see.

Lovely interior gardens that are a welcome balm to the chaos of the Zocalo. Very clean bathrooms. Unfortunately, after only 30 minutes inside we were ushered out because of an official ceremony. We were just heading up the stairs to the Diego Rivera murals when we were interrupted.

You must visit the national palace. It’s free but you will need to give them an ID (I gave them my driver’s licensethat they will hold and give back to you when you exit. The idea of this freaked me out but it worked out fine.If you want to get them most out of it, I would recommend going with a guide - there are folks that will offer you a tour in English and since there is not a LOT of explanation in the palace about what you are looking at or where to go, it’s not a bad idea to have someone who is familiar with the space and history to take you though.If you just want to buzz through on your own, or you already are familiar with the history, that’s totally viable as well.I actually had just watched the doc Patria (on Netflix I thinkand it gave me an extra appreciation for the history of the country which was especially applicable to my visit here to the Palace.You can’t visit Mexico City and not visit the Palace!

Diego Rivera Murals.Great place to explore if your interested in Mexico’s history and art/ murals. The Diego Rivera Murals are beautiful, and have great history and stories behind each one. It’s very organized, admission is free. You have to bring a valid ID, could be your passport, drivers license, etc. You have the drop off bulky items, such as backpacks.

The Diego Rivera murals at the National Palace feel like they are not of this earth. The fact that you can see so much of his technical mastery, creativity, and narrative abilities intertwine in one place is really humbling. The intersection of Rivera’s raw imagination and Mexico’s rich history is profound. I loved the grisaille painting! I could spend hours looking at the murals. A must visit! The architecture is wonderful, too. And, best of all, visiting is free! Yay public art! There’s a bag check for backpacks; they hold your ID as collateral.

The National Palace is a must visit. The murals of Diego Rivera are worth it alone, but the Museums are almost essential to understanding some of the rich history of Mexico. The quarters of Benito Juárez are beautifully kept, as are the grounds of the complex as a whole. Entry is free. One of the group will be required to leave an official ID, your drivers license or passport. You get it back with no problem when you leave. Entry is via the side street to the left if you are looking from Zocalo. Its about 50 metres or so down. The 2 times I went (once during the week and once on Saturdaythere were only a couple of people in front to go in, so entry was very quick and easy. Highly recommended!

I had a really nice tor of the palace. It has a lot of our work on the painted on building that took a lots of years to finish at the art work. It has a museum attached to it that is new. It also has the old Treasury buildings and safes inside of it that are attached the of a Courtyard. It also has the presidential elevator that is the 1st elevator in all of Latin America and was Built-in the USA.

The bizarre part of this place is that you have your ID retained, until you go out. Here youll find an incredible architecture and garden, chambers of Juarez and murals of Diego Rivera.

A gorgeous space to explore. The highlight is Diego Rivera’s History of Mexico mural in the stairwell, but the gardens are truly lovely. There was a line when I arrived about 30 minutes after it opened, but it moved quickly. Valid ID (driver’s license is finerequired for entrance.

As you might heard, Palacio Nacional has a vast and interesting murals paired by Diego Rivera, which I’ll describe in a moment, but the National Palace, has a fascinating important history...It turns out, that it used to be:Moctezumas "New Houses"The site and much of the building material of the current building is of what were called Moctezuma IIs "New Houses". This palace functioned as the Aztec tlatoanis residence and performed a number of official functions as well. The building was divided into two sections and decorated with marble and painted stucco. The main façade contained the shield of the monarchy, an eagle with a snake in its claws. It has three patios surrounded by porticos, indoor sanitary facilities, fountains and gardens. The bedrooms had tapestries of cotton, feathers and rabbit fur painted in bright colors. The floors were of polished stucco and covered in animal furs and finely-woven mats. There were rooms for servants, administrative staff, and military guards, along with kitchens, pantries and storage rooms. The richness of the palace surprised Cortés, which he relayed in letters to Charles I of Spain.Part of Diego Riveras mural depicting Mexicos history in the main stairwellLeft panel of Riveras History of Mexico mural in the main stairwellA number of changes were made during the rule of Porfirio Díaz. The English-made clock on the parapet was moved to the tower of the Church of Santo Domingo. The façade was cemented over and etched to look like stone block. Cloth awnings were placed on the windows of the upper floors. On pedestals near the main door, statues of female forms were placed. Inside, the ambassadors room, the dining room, the kitchens, the lounge, the garages and the stables were all refurnished. This was done at a time when French style was popular in Mexico.Between 1926 and 1929, the third floor was added during the term of President Plutarco Elías Calles by Alberto J. Pani, an engineer and then finance minister and designed by Augusto Petriccioli.[1][3] Merlons were placed on the towers and parapet and decorative caps were placed on all three doors. The Dolores Bell was placed in a niche flanked by atlantes above the balcony above the central door. The façade was covered with red tezontle stone and installed stone frames on the doors, windows, cornices, and parapets. In the interior, a grand staircase of marble was installed in the central patio (where Diego Rivera would later paint The History of Mexico muraland constructed stairs to the internal revenue department and the offices of the General Treasury in the north wing. The old Chamber of Deputies, abandoned after a fire in 1872, was reconstructed and re-inaugurated as a museum to the centennial. A statue of Benito Juárez was placed in the north wing near his old quarters. This statue was made with bronze from the cannons of the Conservative Army during the Reform War and from French projectiles from the Battle of Puebla. This caused the Palace to lose its Baroque (and Frenchappearance and give it the appearance it has today.Palace as presidential residenceAll the viceroys that ruled New Spain during the colonial period lived in this residence except for Antonio de Mendoza and Juan O’Donojú, the first and last viceroys. After independence, the palace was home to the two emperors who ruled Mexico during brief periods: Agustin de Iturbide and Maximilian I of Mexico. The first president to live in the building was also Mexicos first president, Guadalupe Victoria, and its last occupant in the 19th century was Manuel González, president from 1880 to 1884. After that, the presidential residence was Los Pinos, but the National Palace became the official residence once again with Andrés Manuel López Obrador, president since 2018. Famous people who stayed here include Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Mateo Alemán, Friar Servando de Mier (he also died here), Alexander von Humboldt and Simón Bolívar.

This used to be an old bull fighting ring I was told. The place inside is beautiful. The murals were a great dipection of mexicos history according to Diego Rivera.

A must visit. Beautiful palace filled with history, art by Diego Rivera and delightful architecture, best of all it’s completely free.

Impressive building, but often closed due to presidential events (be sure to check online first)

The entrance is on the north side of the building. There may be a massive crowd of people around for shopping so just push through them.Careful with confusing the entrance for the National Museum like we did.Its beautiful inside and the Diego Rivera murals were amazing to see.

Here are the directions and instructions youll need. First, the entrance to the Palacio Nacional is NOT in front, not part of Zocalo, but down the side street. If youre standing in front of the Palacio Nacional, its the street that goes down the left side of the building.Two things occur at the entrance.1If youre with a group, one person will have to provide a form of ID to hand over. This ID can be a US drivers license (I recommend your licenseor a passport. This is your ticket into the Palace. You will pick your ID up upon exiting.2The entrance guard will check your belongings. Any large bags, hats (baseball, large floppy hats, etc), sunglasses, nor water is permitted and youll be asked to place it within a locker. Youll give your items over to the guard standing behind the desk and they will give you a number. Its fine and I received everything back once exiting.Once youre inside take your time in each of the rooms and the outdoor space. Its well kept and the history is lovely. On the bottom level, where the grassy space opens up, the palace houses a bunch of cats! A few are people-friendly and will come up to you, but the others are spending their time away from humans, sleeping or venturing into the gated doors.

We found the entrance on the side of the building next to the museum. The museum is in the same building, but wasnt the the part of the palace with murals that wet were looking for. To enter we needed a photo ID for someone in the group. A us drivers license was enough for us. They gave us each a guest badge to wear white we were there. When we returned the badges as we left, we got the id back.We saw some soldiers doing some drills or something in the center courtyard. You can see some large Diego Rivera murales and walk through some rooms. Would recommend coming here if you havent been. There was no charge to enter the building. It was interesting to see people going to and from work as we were there.

Fantastic for a visit to learn about Mexicos rich history and the unfortunate blighting it suffered at the hands of marauding Westerners. Finding the entrance to it is tricky. There are many doors to the place however you will need to find a security guard stationed outside who can direct you in. You will need ID on you to be allowed in. If you do not have any, there are people circulating outside of the Palace offering guided tours at a reasonable price. Well worth the effort, you will appreciate the insights into history of that is your thing.

Went to see the Dali murals. Got more than I bargained for. Beautiful building. High security. No photos but I managed to get a few after dickering with guide and armed soldiers on site. Nice grounds. Huge place, take a a couple of hours to get around. Still some active government offices there.

Bring an ID! Took a lot of design inspiration for my dream home and garden from this stunning location. Inside you will see beautiful gardens filled with cats lounging about in the sun and the greenery, stunning murals and various important historical items and monuments that give you a good overview of recent Mexican history. A highlight of the city, strongly recommend!

Free! Drivers licence (including foreignworked for me. Various murals, garden, fountain, presidential residence, and recreation of parliament await inside.

Free entry, just bring your ID since it’s a government building. Take a walk around to see some great Diego Rivera murals.

Great place, well organized, free admission, bring a valid picture ID. The murals and other historical sections are really great. Cozy shops with Mexican souvenirs, books and ceramics.

It is a great place and a must-go in Mexico City. The frescoes by Diego Rivera are absolutely amazing.

Free! Must have real ID/passport, not a copy of passport to gain entry. They hold your bag for you and give you a lanyard to wear around your neck. Very big! I would block out two hours if you want to take your time and explore. On the second level there is a museum, the famous murals, and good views. You also get to see what seemed to be where there government officials use to meet. Be sure to explore the back side to see the gardens. Highly recommend!

A must go to see the Diego Rivera murals. they have inconsistent hours and randomly close. Mexico....

Free entry, amazing Deigo Rivera Murals, beautiful architecture, and Mexican history! This place is incredible, plus they have loads of cats just chilling in the back plaza. Definitely check this place out if youre in Mexico City.

Its free entrance, you should go to see Diego Rivera work and the history of it

One of the oldest building in Western Civilization housing the National Treasury for over 200years. A rich historical area with the Mexican history illustrated to modern times.

Palacio nacional is a place to explain the history from prehispánica to the recent time from Diego Riveras Great Wall painting.

For a place that is free to enter and walk around in, this is an incredible spot to visit. You can see a lot of Diego Rivera murals that depict some of the most monumental moments of Mexican history. Their gift shop is absolute gold as well! With everything from historical books to local artisan crafts, its perfect for gifts.

Definitely a must-see when youre in Mexico City - the Diego Rivera murals, the architecture and the overall historical significance are well worth the trip. There are usually bilingual tour guides, and the going rate (as of October 2015is 200 pesos/tour, which is really reasonable. Youll want a tour guide to walk you through the murals, as well as all of the myriad historical details scattered throughout the palace.

This beautiful structure has an old European/Spanish style and although it generally has big lines to enter it is worth the wait. Having the opportunity of seeing the Diego Rivera murals alone it is worth the wait. Wonderful internal courtyards and gardens.

Wonderful Rivera murals, as others have mentioned. Really enjoyed the exhibit on Mexican masks, as well as the immersive multimedia presentation on Mexicos 33 world heritage sites (30 mins, timed entry). Everything is free.

The public entrance can be found on Moneda st. Outside there are guides that speak english and can enhance your visit for $25 US for a 2 hour guided tour. The Rivera mural here is a must see, as it encapsulates all of Mexican history, and is the perfect item for your guide to instruct you on.