Museo Nacional de Antropología

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Los Nahuas. Entre la Huasteca y la Sierra

"The Nahuas: Between the Huasteca and the Sierra": ritual dance, music, cut paper and textiles linking Nahua communities from the Sierra Madre Oriental to the Gulf coast.

Now showingUntil 30 Nov$210

El Códice de Azcatitlan

The Codex Azcatitlan, on loan from the Bibliothèque nationale de France, returns after nearly two centuries: the Mexica migration from Aztlan to Tenochtitlan, with codex facsimiles.

Now showing17 Sept – 6 Dec$210

Permanent Collections

Sala Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan, the great pilgrimage and trading city whose influence reached far across Mesoamerica, with the colossal Chalchiuhtlicue monolith.

Permanent collection$210

Sala Maya

Maya writing, calendars and art, including the jade funerary mask of Palenque's ruler K'inich Janaab' Pakal and a recreation of his tomb.

Permanent collection$210

Sala Mexica

The museum's centrepiece hall on the Mexica (Aztecs) of Tenochtitlan, home of the monumental Sun Stone, the Coatlicue and the Xochipilli sculpture.

Permanent collection$210

Culturas de la Costa del Golfo

Three millennia of Gulf Coast cultures, from the Olmec, one of ancient Mexico's first civilisations, and their colossal heads to El Tajín and the Huastec.

Permanent collection$210

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Visitor Information

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) and 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, Sala Teotihuacan and 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.