National Museum of Anthropology

The National Museum of Anthropology is currently one of the most important museums you will find in the Mexican country. Plan a trip to Mexico City and reserve an entire day to learn all about the peoples of Mesoamerica.

The Museum of Anthropology

Lovers of antiquity generally travel to places full of history. New sites to discover and what happened there in the past. There are destinations full of life, natural attractions, or different contemporary amenities that attract tourists with a very specific idea of vacation, but true tourism enthusiasts always want to elevate their trip a little more.

Mexico is a country with a great undeniable cultural and historical heritage. There have been infinite evidences from tourists and international organizations that have made it, over the years, a recurring territory in the lists of the most visited countries in the world.

One of the most important museums full of heritage that exist in the country is undoubtedly the National Museum of Anthropology. Its exact location is Avenida de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I, Miguel de Hidalgo in Mexico City.

Its origins date back to the year 1825, when its doors opened with three collections, but in the year 1940, it was decided to build a new building to house all the historical objects from it. Finally, this was achieved in the year 1963, where you will currently find the museum.

It consists of 22 different rooms, in which you will find all kinds of statues, books, objects and much more. In addition to its temporary exhibitions, the museum has two large collections, the archaeological and the ethnographic.

Museum of Anthropology, price

The schedule to visit the interior of the National Museum of Anthropology is from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 in the morning to 17:00 in the afternoon. Guided tours are also organized, in small groups, from Tuesday to Saturday, from 11:00 in the morning to 13:00 in the afternoon, click here for more information about prices and availability.

The general cost for adults is 85 pesos, but Mexican citizens, people with disabilities, people over 60 years old, children under 13 years old, teachers or students, can enter the venue for free. All Mexican citizens or foreign residents in the country can also enter for free on Sundays.

You can reach it in your own vehicle, as there is parking for 20 pesos per hour. You can also take the metro, the stations closest to the museum are Museo Auditorio or Metro Chapultepec.

Museums of Anthropology and History

• Museo Amparo, Puebla
• National Museum of History, Mexico City
• Museum of Cultures, Oaxaca
• Regional Museum of GuanajuatoNational Museum of Art, Mexico City
• Templo Mayor Museum, Mexico City
• Museum of the Fort of San Juan de Ulúa