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Museo Nacional de Antropología

Anthropology Museum of México

(Museo Nacional de Antropología)
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    "Aztec Calendar"(6 Tips)
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    "Entrada gratuita (free admission) siempre a:Niños menores de 13 años,..."(6 Tips)
    Raul F.
    "One of the bests museums in Mexico City."(4 Tips)
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    "Native mexicans cultures."(5 Tips)
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  • Eduardo C.heart icon on user image
    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!
    Upvoted Oct 29
  • Luciheart icon on user image
    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/
    Upvoted Oct 18
  • Julia M.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Salvadorheart icon on user image
    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.
  • Gregory F.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Siobhánheart icon on user image
    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.
  • P. D.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Beena K.
    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.
  • Jon h.heart icon on user image
    Jon hoffmanFebruary 5, 2017
    Don't miss the outdoor garden in back of the Mayan gallery
  • Lucille F.
    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.
  • Kandu T.
    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.
  • Stephan V.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Liz .heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Peter I.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • WEI W.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Luisa C.
    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 !
  • Priya T.
    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!
  • Parker D.
    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.
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • César C.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Eunice K.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Alejandro R.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Julia M.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Taylor B.
    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.
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    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!
  • Christoph S.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • Mel M.heart icon on user image
    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 H.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Ina L.heart icon on user image
    Ina LiMarch 26, 2016
    A must for history and anthropology lovers. Great, comprehensive exhibitions with sufficient English explanation
  • Rudy V.heart icon on user image
    Rudy ValentaJanuary 4, 2017
    Beautiful Open air museum that walks you through the history of Mexico. A must see
  • The White House
    The White HouseMay 7, 2013
    "In this relationship there’s no senior partner or junior partner; we are two equal partners, two sovereign nations. We must work together." -President Obama speaking to the people of Mexico Read more
  • 48 hrs A.
    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.
  • Fabio S.heart icon on user image
    Fabio SonodaJune 18, 2017
    Great museum with a huge collection! You'll need approximately 1,5 - 2 hours to appreciate everything.
  • The Artificial
    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.
  • Jay B.heart icon on user image
    Jay BearNovember 22, 2015
    Free for local. 64 pesos for visitor. Perfect design. Fantastic place to learn. However, lack of English introduction.
  • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    The Mexica, Maya, and Teotihuacan Halls are highlights among the pre-Columbian exhibits on the ground floor. – Green Guide Editor
  • Go Find Aliceheart icon on user image
    Go Find AliceMay 15, 2017
    Beautiful museum. Huge, so take your time roaming through the different exhibitions
  • Otel.com
    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.
  • Travel + Leisure
    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.
  • Henry L.
    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"
  • Mel M.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • ToryBurch
    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.
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrewOctober 9, 2016
    Well laid out and sprawling space that touches on the ancient history of all major regions of Mexico
  • Leon P.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Darlene M.heart icon on user image
    Darlene MorrowNovember 24, 2015
    This is one of the most interesting and beautiful museums I've seen. I will definite return.
  • Roberto B.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • Ricardo V.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Tobias S.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Anton S.heart icon on user image
    Anton ShusterJune 25, 2016
    What an amazing place! Make sure to check out the western and northern cultures. Also, go to the Mayan tomb!
  • Kasia K.heart icon on user image
    Kasia KoczułapJuly 10, 2019
    Super interesting museum, very modern, smart done expositions.
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