Monday to Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 12 to 4 pm (Saturday hours are only in effect during exhibition runs)
Tours of the Institute are also available to groups and organizations. These visits cover the history of the 100 year old mansion that houses the
Institute and an explanation of its renowned murals. To schedule a tour, please contact Arlene Alvarez at aalvarez@instituteofmexicodc.org or at 202.728.1628 at
least one month prior to your visit. While we make every effort to facilitate all requests, tours are subject to availability. If possible, please propose multiple dates.
The Mexican Cultural Institute will be CLOSED to observe the following Holidays during 2013:
• January 19-21: Martin Luther King Day and Inauguration Weekend
• February 18: President's Day
• March 28, 29 and 30: Easter Weekend
• May 25-27: Memorial Day Weekend
• July 4: Independence Day
• August 31 - September 2: Labor Day Weekend
• October 12 - 14: Columbus Day Weekend
• November 9-11: Veteran's Day Weekend
• November 28, 29 and 30: Thanksgiving Weekend
• December 25: Christmas Day
• December 31: New Year's Eve
Through a restructured Outreach Progam, we have extended invitations to students from around the Washington Metropolitan area. We welcome our younger audiences to the Institute to learn about the vibrancy of Mexican Culture and develop a deeper cultural awareness. Guided tours for schoolchildren are available, free of charge.
