Ball House Museum — Attraction in Mexico City

Awesome wedding venue! We photographed the marriage celebration of A&V here in April 2023, and it was amazing. Ok, first of all, the couple looked absolutely stunning, surrounded by their beautiful friends and family - that obviously makes a big part of the equation. On top of that, the garden setting and the glass balcony were picture-perfect both for the first look session and for the ceremony (and the heartfelt speeches from the couple's bffs and relatives added a deeply personal touch to the ceremony).

The venue staff were not only friendly but also incredibly professional, and the wedding planner went out of her way to make sure everything and everyone was on time and at the right spot. Everyone went out of their way to assist my team in capturing the best images, ensuring that every moment was beautifully documented, thank you so much!

Yesss, the architecture of Casa de la Bola is a mere dream for wedding photography. The blend of historical charm and contemporary elegance creates a unique backdrop for capturing love and celebration. The lush garden + that glass-walled patio = a photographer's paradise. A variety of stunning settings for photos - I only wish I had more time for sessions during the day lol. The colonial interiors are amazing, too, making a great backdrop for the reception.

For me, Casa de la Bola is a top recommendation for a wedding venue in Mexico City, I'd definitely love to come here again for an event or simply a couple session or ceremony. With its remarkable architecture, and enchanting garden, and friendly and professional staff, it's an ideal location for any couple looking to have a beautiful wedding...

The website and Google listing noted that they were open the first time I tried to visit, but they weren't. The second time they told us that they required a booking, and then gave us a phone number that nobody would answer. I got through to another number and was immediately told they had no availability upcoming, and then they hung up.

Don't bother coming here. They clearly don't want visitors, and don't even have the courtesy to update their site or listings to let visitors know when they change their hours or policies.

There are too many interesting museums and attractions in CDMX to waste time on one that seems actively opposed to the idea...

Visitar el Museo Casa de la Bola fue una experiencia muy agradable, pero hay que tomar en cuenta algunos detalles antes de ir. Para poder entrar, es necesario reservar con anticipación, ya que solo está abierto hasta la 1 de la tarde. Yo no lo sabía y llegué sin reserva, por lo que me costó un poco que me dejaran pasar, pero fueron comprensivos y me ofrecieron un tour.

El costo de entrada fue menor a 50 pesos por persona (si no estoy mal, confirmen el precio), y al reservar te dan todas las indicaciones necesarias. Es importante saber que el recorrido es completamente a pie, con varias subidas y bajadas por escaleras, y no cuenta con accesibilidad para sillas de ruedas.

El tour fue muy ameno y en ningún momento me aburrí, algo que a veces pasa en otros museos. Si te cuesta prestar atención en este tipo de visitas, aquí no será el caso, ya que la explicación es interesante y dinámica. A mí me dieron un tour express porque tenía poco tiempo, pero no sé si sea posible solicitarlo siempre.

Un punto importante es que no está permitido tomar fotos dentro del recorrido del museo, pero sí en el patio al final de la visita. Oficialmente te dan 20 minutos para tomarte fotos, aunque yo me tomé un poco más y nunca sentí que me apresuraran.

Además de ser un museo, es un lugar ideal para bodas por su arquitectura y ambiente, así que si estás planeando una, definitivamente vale la pena considerarlo.

En general, es una visita que recomiendo mucho, pero asegúrense de reservar con tiempo para evitar...