Ralph Appelbaum Associates

MUNET is an energy and technology museum in Mexico City’s Bosque de Chapultepec, built on the former Museo Tecnológico de la Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) site. It educates and engages Mexican youth and international visitors about national and global energy resources, emerging technologies, and career pathways in science, technology, and energy.

Its mission is to inspire children and young adults to pursue STEM and energy-related careers while showcasing Mexico’s natural resources and leadership in geothermal, wind, and hydroelectric power, alongside balanced coverage of renewable and non-renewable systems.

The 96,000-square-foot, three-story building includes 27,000 square feet of permanent exhibitions designed by RAA. The central feature is the Hall of Sustainability, a four-story atrium with a digital installation anchored by three LED pillars representing society, environment, and politics. Interactive kiosks allow visitors to create sustainability profiles and compare results

The first floor introduces energy fundamentals through hands-on experiments such as a motor, Tesla coil, and kinetic models. In the Electricity Hall, visitors generate power by cycling bikes to charge devices and operate appliances. Non-renewable energy is explored through oil platform and nuclear simulations.

The upper level focuses on renewables including geothermal, wind, biofuels, and solar-powered model city, enhanced by large-scale immersive media. A modular design using steel structures, digital overlays, AR, and 3D-printed models ensures durability and interactivity, creating resilient museum makes complex energy systems accessible today.