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Museo Memoria y Tolerancia

Plaza Juarez, Centro Historico | Frente al Hemiciclo a Juárez de la Alameda central, Mexico City 06010, Mexico
01 55 51 30 5555
Ranked #6 of 247 attractions in Mexico City
5.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Miami, Florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This is the must interesant museum I ever visited, take at list 4 hours for a guided tour so you take a full advantage of your visit. More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Probably one of the nicest museums in Mexico. The museum itself, (Arditti Architects) is outstanding, and its distribution and architecture are a fantastic match for the museum collections, based on tolerance and hopes for a better future. A museum you must visit while in Mexico City More

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Monterrey N.L.
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

The museum is a modern building, get on the fifth floor, and after a multimedia introduction, begins with what man can do in his ambition to rule the world, the horrors of the First and Second World War, the holocaustro, and finally everything related to intolerance, racism, sexual diversity, weapons, drugs. Tour the museum takes 2 to 3 hours passed... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

The combination of both themes-"Memory and Tolerance" work in a very powerful way. The exhibits are, as expected, very humbling. The horrible story of the Nazi holocaust, as well as following genocides, are presented extremely well, even for visitors without prior knowledge. The section of the museum which tries to educate and encourage tolerance towards the "others" is very powerful.... More

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Naucalpan, Mexico
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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I went with my 8th and 9th graders to this museum, not really knowing what to expect. But when I got there, I was amazed. This museum is located in the downtown area of Mexico City, easy to arrive to. Entrance cost varies if you have your student, teacher or senior citizen ID with you (regular entrance costs around 65... More

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San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

This is a world class museum, excellent facilities and expositions, full of interesting data, objects and knowledge. Definitely worth a visit. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

My daughter and I were on this visit. We both have seen the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. I have been to the one in Washington DC and if we have to rank them, it would be a difficult one to decide. Excellent tour. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Interesting, complete, modern, well worth. I went with my girl, and we learned alot. It is ot only about the holocaust, but also about other people who have been suffering in the world. This is a great awekening for all of us. More

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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

A must to visit while in Mexico city, an excellent oportunity to see and feel the history of the Holocaust and other genocides humanity has suffer The museum is on its own, an architectural marvel, very well organized, located in downtown Mexico Dont miss it. More

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Mexico City
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Totally unique . It handles a difficult subject like the holocaust with tremendous dignity and the Tolerance sectionbrings a new sensitivity to anyone, its a must do for everyone .  More

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