About Museo Nacional de Antropología

The Museo Nacional de Antropología is a museum in Mexico City that houses some of the world’s most important art, anthropological and archaeological artefacts from Mexico’s pre-Columbian roots. Some important finds housed in The Museo Nacional de Antropología include the Aztec calendar stone and even the Aztec Xochipilli statue. The Museum today spreads across 23 different rooms and showcases Mesoamerican artefacts here. The monument is usually busy, as it showcases the cultural heritage of the city, the crowd is mixed with nationalities and different ages. Once you enter the museum, the architecture will leave you astonished and speechless. Today, the museum is considered to be the national symbol and identity of the country. If you are a fan of history and culture, then you won’t want to miss a trip to this museum!

Must See

  • Two-level Display Halls
  • Salas
  • The Stone of the Sun
  • The Sacred Cenote
  • Replica of the sarcophagal lid
  • Ethnological display of contemporary rural Mexican life
  • Exhibition

How to reach

Subway

Subway Line 1 takes around 26 minutes and 1USD to reach the museum.

By Bus 

Line 76 takes around 35 minutes and 1USD to reach the museum.

By Car

It takes around 7 minutes to reach the museum and the taxi takes around 2-3 USD.

Tips

  • Join the Museum's free guided tour to explore the place.
  • You're requested to remain silent inside the premises.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • Do not eat anything inside the premises.
  • Make sure you book the English guides as soon as possible, as they get booked too quickly.
  • Wheelchairs accessible.
  • Toilets are free of charge.
  • The guides can be found standing outside the museum, they offer to take you on a guided tour. Book a guided tour with them as they can provide good english translation for you. 

Visit Time

Sunday:                                                9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Monday:                                                 Closed

Tuesday:                                                9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday:                                           9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday:                                               9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday:                                                    9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday:                                                9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

15 minutes on crowded days

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

General Entry                                   75.00 pesos

Nationals over 60 years                   Free

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Time you can spend

2-3 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 21.59°C

 

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