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Anthropology Museum of México

(Museo Nacional de Antropología)

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Ciudad de México

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Ranked #3 for tours in Mexico City
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Eduardo CastroFebruary 3, 2016
This is one of my favorite museums in the world, and I have been in a lot of museums around Brazil, USA and Europe. Try the near Starbucks at the park, they have a gorgeous environment for a coffee!
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LuciDecember 5, 2014
Must. But start With the mayas which is the most important part in the museum, I recommend this because the museum is huge and you don't want to miss the best of it/
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Julia Moreno PerriJuly 23, 2017
One of the best museums I've visited ever! Each section contains info that ties in to history from all parts of Mexico. Start with the North, then Central & so on. Make it a several day excursion.
Upvoted 3 days ago
SalvadorMarch 23, 2016
If you only visit one museum while in Mexico, make sure it is this one. Amazing exhibits, but be sure to set an entire day aside if you want to enjoy it fully.
P. D.November 26, 2021
Incredible. I don't usually rush for anthropology museums, but this is so well done. It's emotional to see the arc of human history so thoroughly presented. And the building is awesome in its impact.
Jon hoffmanFebruary 5, 2017
Don't miss the outdoor garden in back of the Mayan gallery
Gregory FisherFebruary 18, 2020
The space is super cool, but it’s too big to see all at once. You can see the whole first floor in two rushed hours if you don’t care to read all the signage
Lucille FisherDecember 20, 2014
Magnificent museum. Should not be missed & you will need at least four hours to see all. Get the audio tour guide to maximize the visit. Fascinating stuff.
SiobhánApril 14, 2019
Make sure you pace yourself and see the rooms unique to this museum. Be warned there’s little English information so no narrative is provided to you.
Stephan Van DamDecember 26, 2014
New & improved. The architecture and lighting alone are worth the visit, but the overall story of pre-Colombian Mexican history is difficult to comprehend in context. Better time maps would help
Kandu TapiaDecember 6, 2018
An excellent and really huge museum with lots of ancient sculptures from all over the country. There are always excellent temporary exhibits, so you can visit again and again. Go, you won't regret it.
David SmithNovember 20, 2016
There's a lovely outdoor cafe hidden down the stairs to the left as you enter the main central area. Great quiet place to drink and recharge.
Beena KalaiyaDecember 30, 2018
Go directly to the central hall for the Impressive Aztec exhibit. There is no way you will be able to do the entire museum in one day.
Luisa CastilloOctober 9, 2014
It's a very amazing place to know about past, history and Mexican culture; is better you come with free time ! It's big and it has a lot of thing to see and enjoy !
Peter IkladiousJune 26, 2016
Most of the large placards have English, not the smaller artefact ones. Beautifully modern and laid out. Loved the hybrid indoor/outdoor layout. A true anthropological tour through Mexico's history.
Liz 🦎March 24, 2016
The museum is huge! And now my favorite museum I've ever visited! Definitely requires at least half a day, if not the whole day if you really want to see and read everything.
Parker DayJuly 20, 2016
This massive and noteworthy museum of pre-Hispanic art thoroughly covers each region of Mexico and its history, displaying beautiful and historical pieces of art and artifacts.
Julia Moreno PerriJuly 23, 2017
Start with the Northern section, then Central and so on to get a overview of how cultures and civilizations influenced and adapted from each other.
MattJanuary 24, 2023
I really enjoyed the Mexica room (directly opposite the entrance.) don’t forget to look at the exhibits in the back yard behind each room!
César CastilloNovember 3, 2013
A must visit in Mexico, with very interesting prehispanic objects, and major exhibitions, brings much knowledge to understand present and origins of this beautiful country
Alejandro RicoJanuary 31, 2014
An absolute 'must' when visiting Mexico City. If you can't visit more than one museum during your trip, this is the one you have to see.
Mel M.July 5, 2015
-.Best place to learn about Mexican culture if you're a 1dt timer. Although you need a whole day to see it all.
Oliver HoJanuary 14, 2016
A great museum with amazing artifacts. It's very well laid out and many of the signs are in English as well as Spanish.
Christoph SchillebeeckxSeptember 29, 2022
Understandably the most visited museum in Mexico! Great collection, the setup and buildings are impressive and well thought through. Highly recommend!
48 hrs AzapApril 15, 2013
A complete tour in this museum takes a bit more than three hours. So, the best thing to do is to visit the Mayan and Aztec halls, which are the most representative. Visit the souvenir shop.
Ina LiMarch 26, 2016
A must for history and anthropology lovers. Great, comprehensive exhibitions with sufficient English explanation
WEI WEIDecember 31, 2017
Huge. The first floor is more ancient compared the second floor. Don’t miss the special exhibition on the right of entrance, if there is one.
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Michelin Travel & LifestyleOctober 11, 2013
The Mexica, Maya, and Teotihuacan Halls are highlights among the pre-Columbian exhibits on the ground floor. – Green Guide Editor
Taylor BlackburnApril 5, 2018
A great museum focused on Mexican history. Outside the museum, try "Dorilocos" from the street vendors. A wild and tasty MDX street food.
Travel + LeisureApril 29, 2013
A trove of pre-Columbian treasures, among them the Piedra del Sol, whose carvings reveal the cosmological complexity of Aztec beliefs, and a Toltec armored vest made from seashells.
Rudy ValentaJanuary 4, 2017
Beautiful Open air museum that walks you through the history of Mexico. A must see
Jay BearNovember 22, 2015
Free for local. 64 pesos for visitor. Perfect design. Fantastic place to learn. However, lack of English introduction.
ToryBurchJune 21, 2013
This phenomenal museum is divided into "halls," each celebrating a different Mexican culture. Visit the Mexica Hall first, where an intricate sun stone depicts the Aztec cosmos.
Fabio SonodaJune 18, 2017
Great museum with a huge collection! You'll need approximately 1,5 - 2 hours to appreciate everything.
The ArtificialNovember 27, 2017
It is one of the best museums in México. The collection includes giant stone Olmec heads, Aztec's Stone of the Sun, and treasures from the Mayan civilization.
Jason BrewOctober 9, 2016
Well laid out and sprawling space that touches on the ancient history of all major regions of Mexico
Roberto Bruder AguiarMarch 19, 2018
Lots of history here. I like how they divide their different indigenous communities and explain one by one. Very informative!
Tobias SchmidtJanuary 20, 2018
Contains some of the finest archeological artifacts on all of Mexico and probably the American contingent but the exhibition is outdated and hard to comprehend if you speak no Spanish
Darlene MorrowNovember 24, 2015
This is one of the most interesting and beautiful museums I've seen. I will definite return.
Priya TungrusFebruary 18, 2018
A lovely museum with so much history. Spent 2 hours and only saw the ground floor rooms - plan to spend many more hours to see it all!
Henry LeeMarch 10, 2012
You must not leave Mexico City without visiting the Museum of Anthropology. Even the walk through the park Bosque de Chapultepec +/or along tree-lined Paseo de la Reforma boulevard is an "appetizer"
Anton ShusterJune 25, 2016
What an amazing place! Make sure to check out the western and northern cultures. Also, go to the Mayan tomb!
Leon PalafoxAugust 20, 2014
In my opinion, the best museum in Mexico, you have things like the original Sun Stone (Aztec Calendar), Obsidian pieces, dioramas.
Mel M.July 5, 2015
-.Best place to learn about Mexican culture if you're a 1st timer. Although you need a whole day to see it all.
Ricardo VillafaneSeptember 22, 2013
The Maya and Azteca rooms are the best ones, however the entire museum is really a must, very well organized and unique collections
Go Find AliceMay 15, 2017
Beautiful museum. Huge, so take your time roaming through the different exhibitions
Eunice KimSeptember 12, 2015
If you would like an English speaking tour guide, you can find an official one outside the museum entrance. Well worth the money if you're there to actually learn something.
Paula MadeiraDecember 11, 2021
One word: huge! But so full of history and nice things to see. Don’t miss the Piedra del sol!
Otel.comSeptember 29, 2011
Learn about Mexican art and history at this world-famous museum. Do not miss the Ethnography exhibition and the preserved Mexica Sun Stone/Stone of the Sun. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
Łukasz KulczynaMarch 19, 2018
Full of pieces of exhibits, well organised and inspiring place. Must see!

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