Museo del Templo Mayor

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Permanent Collections

Sala 2: Ritual y Sacrificio

Ritual and sacrifice: obsidian blades and bone perforators for self-sacrifice, warrior cremation urns and offerings such as Offering 17, some from older Mesoamerican cultures.

Permanent collection$210

Sala 4: Huitzilopochtli

The hall of the Mexica war god, centred on the great Coyolxauhqui disc: the dismembered moon goddess found at the foot of the temple in 1978.

Permanent collection$210

Sala 6: Flora y Fauna

Flora and fauna: the animal remains, preserved specimens and offering assemblages, such as Offering 102, that show how the Mexica used the natural world in ritual.

Permanent collection$210

Sala 7: Agricultura

Agriculture: how the Mexica grew Tenochtitlan on chinampa fields reclaimed from the lake, and the calendar of farming festivals largely dedicated to Tláloc and fertility gods.

Permanent collection$210

Zona Arqueológica del Templo Mayor

Walkways over the excavated Great Temple and its sacred precinct, showing the superimposed building stages of the Mexica twin pyramid.

Permanent collection$210

Sala 5: Tláloc

The rain god's hall opens the museum's Tláloc wing on water and fertility, with offerings and the famous painted Tláloc vessels.

Permanent collection$210

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo del Templo Mayor cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo del Templo Mayor is $210. MXN 105 for Mexican nationals and foreign residents of Mexico; free for children under 13, students, teachers, seniors and retirees with ID; free on Sundays for Mexican nationals and residents. Includes the archaeological zone.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo del Templo Mayor?

Museo del Templo Mayor is open Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 (museum and archaeological zone). Closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo del Templo Mayor?

Museo del Templo Mayor is located at Calle Seminario 8, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, Mexico, in the Centro Histórico area of Mexico City. The nearest stations are Zócalo/Tenochtitlan (Metro Line 2) and Allende (Metro Line 2).

What can I see at Museo del Templo Mayor?

The excavated heart of Aztec Tenochtitlan: the Great Temple's ruins plus a museum of its offerings and the Coyolxauhqui stone. Current highlights include Sala 2: Ritual y Sacrificio, Sala 4: Huitzilopochtli and Sala 6: Flora y Fauna.

Do I need to book Museo del Templo Mayor in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Museo del Templo Mayor?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.