Museo Nacional de Antropología

Mexico City, Mexico

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Museum Address

Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Bosque de Chapultepec

Mexico City, Mexico

Ticket Prices

MX$85 ($5)

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Featured Artists

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1Ancient Maya (Unknown)2 works 2Ancient Olmec (Unknown)2 works 3Ancient Aztec (Unknown)2 works

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The Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City opened in 1964, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and built in just 19 months. Its central courtyard is covered by a single concrete umbrella roof supported on one pillar, among the largest unsupported roof spans in the world.

The museum holds Mexico's foremost collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, organized by culture and region. Centerpieces include the Aztec Sun Stone (Calendar Stone) and the imposing Coatlicue, a monumental Aztec goddess figure.

Olmec culture is represented by an Olmec Colossal Head from San Lorenzo and the Olmec Wrestler. Maya holdings include the Chac Mool recovered from Chichén Itzá and the Jade Mask of K'inich Janaab Pakal from Palenque.

Visiting Museo Nacional de Antropología

MXN 95 (~$5 USD). Free for Mexican seniors, students, and teachers with ID. Free for all under 13. Free Sundays for Mexican nationals.

The world's greatest collection of Mesoamerican archaeology, including the Aztec Sun Stone, Olmec colossal heads, and Maya jade treasures spanning 4,000 years.

At least 4-5 hours for the highlights. The museum is enormous with 23 exhibition halls. A full day allows for a more complete experience.

Tuesday through Friday mornings are least crowded. Avoid Sundays when admission is free for Mexicans and the museum is packed.

Please note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Museo Nacional de Antropología directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.

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Museo Nacional de Antropología

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Famous Works at Museo Nacional de Antropología

Olmec Wrestler

Coatlicue

Olmec Colossal Head (San Lorenzo Head 1)

Jade Mask of K'inich Janaab Pakal

Chac Mool (Chichen Itza)

Aztec Sun Stone (Calendar Stone)

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