Museum of Light, Mexico City, Science museum in Historic Center, Mexico City, Mexico
Description
The Museum of Light is housed in a colonial building and explores how light behaves through interactive displays spread across multiple halls. The building itself features architectural details from its original purpose as a Jesuit institution centuries ago.
History
The museum was established in the late 1990s and later moved to a location that has existed since the 16th century. This long history as a place of learning continues to shape its character today.
Culture
The museum occupies a former college that has served as a center for learning and scholarship for centuries. You can feel this intellectual legacy throughout the rooms as you move through them.
Practical
Parking is available nearby and visitors can enter through a central entrance to the building. The exhibits are designed to be accessible to beginners and require no prior knowledge.
Did you know?
The museum offers eye examinations as part of the visit, an unusual blend of science and practical health. This reflects the hands-on approach the museum takes when teaching about light physics.
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