National Museum of Anthropology with a face-to-face guide.

4.3 (24 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 11 travelers

Overview

1. An internationally renowned museum

Opened in 1964 and located in the Chapultepec Forest, it is the largest and most visited in Mexico, with an impressive flow of visitors and a symbolic cultural presence, in 2025 it was awarded the Princess of Asturias de la Concordia Award, in recognition of its outstanding role in the conservation, research and dissemination of indigenous heritage.

2. Family and symbolic architecture

Designed by architects Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, Jorge Campuzano and Rafael Mijares, the building surrounds a central courtyard with a pond, on which stands the emblematic “Umbrella”, a column with a roof that drops water in a waterfall. This structure is a distinctive symbol of the museum

Emblematic pieces:
• Stone of the Sun (also known as “Aztec Calendar”) – 24-ton monolith.

• Statue of Coatlicue : Aztec goddess, symbol of life and death

• Olmec Colossal Heads, the Tula Atlantean, the Mask of the God Zapotec Bat

What's included

  • Explanation with Archaeologist
  • Admission to the Museum

What to expect

  1. Museo Nacional de Antropologia
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    1. An internationally renowned museum

    Opened in 1964 and located in the Chapultepec Forest, it is the largest and most visited in Mexico, with an impressive flow of visitors and a symbolic cultural presence, in 2025 it was awarded the Princess of Asturias de la Concordia Award, in recognition of its outstanding role in the conservation, research and dissemination of indigenous heritage.

    2. Family and symbolic architecture

    Designed by architects Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, Jorge Campuzano and Rafael Mijares, the building surrounds a central courtyard with a pond, on which stands the emblematic “Umbrella”, a column with a roof that drops water in a waterfall. This structure is a distinctive symbol of the museum

    Emblematic pieces:
    • Stone of the Sun (also known as “Aztec Calendar”) – 24-ton monolith.

    • Statue of Coatlicue : Aztec goddess, symbol of life and death

    • Olmec Colossal Heads, the Tula Atlantean, the Mask of the God Zapotec Bat

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Head to the cafeteria entrance there. We'll have a sign with the company's name on it.

End point

Head to the cafeteria entrance there. We'll have a sign with the company's name on it.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.3 (24)

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