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Museo Nacional de Antropología

ArchitectureHistoryArchaeologyOpen until 6pmFrom £210Auditorio (Metro Line 7)

Opened in 1964 in Chapultepec Park, the National Museum of Anthropology is Mexico's largest and most visited museum, run by INAH. Pedro Ramírez Vázquez's modernist building wraps 22 halls around a courtyard shaded by the famous "paraguas" fountain canopy. Ground-floor archaeology halls trace Mesoamerica from the peopling of the Americas through Teotihuacan, the Maya and the Mexica, home of the Sun Stone and Xochipilli, while the upper floor is devoted to the living Indigenous peoples of Mexico.

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Getting there

Av. Paseo de la Reforma y Calzada Gandhi s/n, Col. Chapultepec Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, Mexico

Nearest station: Auditorio (Metro Line 7), Chapultepec (Metro Line 1), Gandhi (Metrobús Line 7)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:00–18:00
Wed09:00–18:00
ThuToday09:00–18:00
Fri09:00–18:00
Sat09:00–18:00
Sun09:00–18:00

Admission

From £210

MXN 105 for Mexican nationals and foreign residents. Free Tue-Sat for Mexican under-13s, students/teachers, over-60s and people with disabilities; free on Sundays for Mexican nationals and residents.

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How much does Museo Nacional de Antropología cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Nacional de Antropología is £210. MXN 105 for Mexican nationals and foreign residents. Free Tue-Sat for Mexican under-13s, students/teachers, over-60s and people with disabilities; free on Sundays for Mexican nationals and residents.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Nacional de Antropología?
Museo Nacional de Antropología is open Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-18:00; closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Nacional de Antropología?
Museo Nacional de Antropología is located at Av. Paseo de la Reforma y Calzada Gandhi s/n, Col. Chapultepec Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, Mexico, in the Chapultepec / Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo area of Mexico City. The nearest stations are Auditorio (Metro Line 7), Chapultepec (Metro Line 1), Gandhi (Metrobús Line 7).
What can I see at Museo Nacional de Antropología?
Mexico's greatest museum: the Aztec Sun Stone, Pakal's jade mask and 3,000 years of Mesoamerica under a giant stone umbrella. Current highlights include El Códice de Azcatitlan, Los Nahuas. Entre la Huasteca y la Sierra, Sala Maya.
Do I need to book Museo Nacional de Antropología 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 Nacional de Antropología?
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.