Museo Nacional de Antropología
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Museo Nacional de Antropología
- August 5, 2001
- Rated 4 of 5 by
katja from New York City, New York
Well, at the moment, the Mayan section is closed - so that was a bit disappointing. But very interesting in general, with many artifacts from pre-Hispanic people. This is a must, if you come to Mexico City.
From journal A Few Days in Mexico City
Museo Nacional de Antropología
- March 24, 2001
- Rated 4 of 5 by
lobosolo from Querétaro, Mexico
This is the mayor of archaeological museums in the whole country. The exhibits they have here are very interesting and the architecture itself is from the post modernist currents. You can be sure the visit will be didactical and absolutely interesting. I believe the most important exhibits here are those of the Mayans and closely behind the Aztecs (or more appropriately the Nahuatl) and if you come on weekends there is usually some extra performance either with live music or with lights and sound explaining the cultural differences of the prehispanic cultures. When finished I would recommend to walk to the restaurants nearby and don't be tempted by the food offered within the museum.
From journal The city of Palaces
National Museum of Anthropology
- January 7, 2001
- Rated 4 of 5 by
marciadarnell from Murray, Kentucky
This is a huge museum, with tow sections. The upper floor has demonstrations of the various Indian groups living in Mexico today, while the lower level has an outstanding collections of Maya, Aztec, and other precolombian culture artifacts. Many people consider this museum one of the four or five most outstanding for anthropology in the entire world.
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There is a nice cafeteria in the basement, reached by an outdoor staircase.
From journal Exploring Mexico City
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
- November 11, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Becs from Hoboken, New Jersey
This museum is everything you'll need to visit to learn a day's worth all about mexico's native indigenous cultures. It's devoted to Mexican anthropology, the prehispanic cultures, archeological collections, and ethnography. Every chamber is focused on one specific geographical zone, geological era, or native culture, displaying an array of utensils, clothing, site maps, scale models of cities, and replicas of the more important ruins and treasures. The exhibitions are quite large, so you may not finish the whole thing in a day if you take it slowly...pick up the pace a bit or ask for a guided tour. It has a cafeteria, a souvenir shop, and an impressive library where you may do intensive research, for it's one of Mexico's finest.
The museum's open tue-sun, 9 am - 7 pm. Tickets are $25 pesos, except sundays which are free.
From journal Mexico City, an insider's view.
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National Museum of Anthropology
- June 12, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
adm from New York, New York
The Museum is huge. To say it deals with Mexican history is a real understatement. There are numerous exhibition halls dedicated to the various stages of the history, culture, and people of Mexico. Some halls house scale models of ancient Mexican civilazations. Others contain murals and dioramas. My favorite part of the Museum was the Aztec Hall. The 30-ton Aztec Calendar stone is on display here. I was also fascinated by the replica of Moctezuma's headress. Guides who speak English are available for tours. You really could spend and entire day here. I did. You can see arts and crafts as well as weapons. The literature that accompanies the displays is easy to read and understand. There are outdoor gardens with exhibits too. Most of the pieces on display are replicas, but there are actual relics as well. For instance, the Museum has a portion of a defensive wall from the city of Tula and a giant stone Olmec head. I also enjoyed the fountain that towers above the patio of the Museum.
From journal A Few Days in Mexico City a.k.a. 'DF'