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Mexico City’s Interactive Economics Museum Reopens With 100+ New Exhibits, Free Entry Through Nov. 16

A 100 million‑peso overhaul, financed by MIDE’s patrimonial fund with support from Banco de México, equips the museum for AI‑ready financial education.

Overview

  • The renovated MIDE operates 9:00–17:00 at Tacuba 17 in the Centro Histórico after reopening on Nov. 8.
  • After the free period ends on Nov. 16, admission is 160 MXN general and 80 MXN for students, teachers and INAPAM, with 2×1 deals in set morning and afternoon windows.
  • More than 100 new interactives debut, including an interactive tram on 20 economy‑shaping plants, a robot dog guide named Can X, and the immersive video mapping ‘La ciudad del ahorro.’
  • The museum adds a hands‑on module to simulate Mexico’s federal budget, letting visitors explore trade‑offs in line with the recently approved PEF 2026 framework.
  • Leadership underscores operational autonomy through ticketing, rentals, donations and a patrimonial fund, with targeted sponsorships such as Profuturo’s backing of the retirement‑savings gallery.