Overview
Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec Park is Latin America's largest museum, opened in 1964. Twenty-three permanent halls hold about 60,000 Mesoamerican artifacts from Maya, Aztec, Olmec, Teotihuacan, and other civilizations. Highlights include the 24-ton Aztec Sun Stone (calendar), the tomb of King Pakal from Palenque, and the colossal Olmec heads. The architecture itself - by Pedro Ramirez Vazquez - centers on a vast umbrella-shaped central fountain, with all halls radiating from it. The essential stop for understanding 5,000 years of Mexican civilization. Admission MXN 95 (free Sunday). Inside Chapultepec Park.
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 09:00-19:00 (closed Mon)
Travel Tips
Plan 3-4 hours minimum. Sundays are free but very crowded. Audio guides in multiple languages are available.
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