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National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 287 attractions in Mexico City
Traveller Description: The National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec (Grasshopper) Park in Mexico City is one of the most extensive of its kind in the world.  There... more »
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Attraction type: Museum, History museum, Natural history museum, Speciality museum
Address: Avenida Paseo de la Reforma
Chapultepec Polanco Mexico City 11560
Mexico
Tel: 05 553 6266

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5 of 5 stars
Davidson, NC
19 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The first thing I noticed about this museum was its size. It is huge in size and the quantity of its artifacts. I found it offered a tremendous view into the culture of Mexico. It was inviting, interesting, and informative. Unfortunately, my itinerary did not allow for more than an afternoon’s exploration of the museum, which was really an insufficient... more

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5 of 5 stars
Fort Nelson, BC
8 Oct 2009

Visited for 5 hours, and only saw 7/8 of the Archeology (1st) floor. Items in the Teo and Toltec rooms are truly amazing: see something great, turn around and see something incredible, and turn around and see something that makes your heartache for the lost cultures and civilizations. Recommend a full day here; there's a restaurant on-site, good menu and... more

7 Feb 2008
5
people found this review helpful

The museum was enormous, centered around a huge atrium with a gorgeous, impressive fountain. Cost for the exhibit at the moment is 48 pesos (note: no discount for "students" that are not Mexican students). They also offer a free (& no tips allowed) bag-check service. They even made me check my bottle of water. Each exhibit features a distinct region... more

7 Jan 2007
7
people found this review helpful

There isn't a Van Gogh or Rembrandt in sight here, but this museum of _significant_ artifacts (not the five inch pieces of pottery you'll find at even the best world museums) from every single major Indian civilization in and near Mexico is simply staggering. The Museo Nacional is unique. It is huge. If you can, take two days to see... more

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5 of 5 stars
Atlanta, USA
6 Mar 2006
5
people found this review helpful

I think this is a must-see in Mexico City! You can rent an "Audio guia" to provide information in English for some of the more interesting pieces in the museum. And there is English translations for some of the more major information boards. Admission is free on Sundays. more

3 Jul 2005
3
people found this review helpful

I was told by many people that this was one of the world's premier museums. Sorry, it is not. Although it is a great museum, it does not meet those standards. It failed to have any sort of "WOW" factor. I felt like I was walking through an ordinary museum. It does have a lot of exhibits and the chronological... more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA USA
10 May 2005
18
people found this review helpful

I highly recommend paying a visit to Mexico City's famous Museo de Anthropolgia on their famous Paseo de La Reforma. If you want to get a real eyeful of Mexican culture and history, you've come to the right place. You could easily spend a few days there but even a quick stroll through in a couple of hours will give... more

27 Sep 2009

Es un museo muy bien montado por secciones. Nosotros fuimos con un guía que nos llevo por las cosas mas... more

28 Mar 2009

歴史や文化に興味がなくても一度は行くべき。わたしもそこまで歴史や文化に興味がなかったので、行くまでは期待していなかった。... more

9 Sep 2008

いったいどれほど時間が必要だろう。1つの時代の遺跡をさーっと眺めるにしても、1日、2日かかるだろう。そのどれもが、1級品... more

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National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia) Address

Avenida Paseo de la Reforma | Chapultepec Polanco, Mexico City 11560, Mexico
Tel: 05 553 6266