Bad Bunny deletes photo after he is caught doing something he absolutely wasn’t supposed to during Mexico visit

A Mexican museum called out Bad Bunny after he posted a photo where he was touching an ancient artifact during his recent visit. The Puerto Rican singer went to the National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico City and took a picture with his hand on an old carved stone slab. He later deleted the photo.

The museum shared a statement on X about what happened. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, quickly took his hand off the stone when museum workers told him to stop, according to NY Post. The staff made it clear that visitors are not allowed to touch the historic items.

The 31-year-old singer was performing in Mexico as part of his DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour, entertaining thousands of fans with his hit songs. He is also set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February, a major milestone in his career that will put him in front of millions of viewers worldwide.

Museums have strict rules about touching ancient artifacts for good reason

The National Institute of Anthropology and History explained that touching archaeological objects is against the rules. This is something everyone should know before visiting. The ancient stele that Bad Bunny touched has historic carvings and symbols on it.

When Bad Bunny put his hand on the stone piece, museum staff quickly stepped in. They reminded him that visitors cannot touch the artifacts. The singer immediately moved his hand away when he was told. This incident comes as Mexico continues making headlines, including how the president handled Trump’s tariffs.

The museum confirmed that Bad Bunny followed their instructions right away. They posted about the incident on social media to remind people about the importance of protecting historic items. Physical contact with these ancient objects can cause damage over time.

Bad Bunny has not made any public comments about the incident since deleting the photo from his social media. The museum’s statement focused on educating visitors about proper behavior around historic artifacts. Mexico has been dealing with various cross-border issues recently, including a border miscalculation involving U.S. troops. They want to make sure everyone understands the rules when visiting their exhibits.

Looking ahead to 2026, the singer plans to continue his world tour, bringing his music to fans across Latin America, Europe, and Australia. With a packed schedule and high-profile appearances, it promises to be another big year for the international superstar.