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National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia)

Avenida Paseo de la Reforma | Chapultepec Polanco, Mexico City 11560, Mexico
05 553 6266
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Ranked #1 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
5.0 of 5 stars 320 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Natural History Museums, Museums, Speciality Museums
Traveller Description: The National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec (Grasshopper) Park in Mexico City is one of the most extensive of its kind in the world.  There... more »
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Susie9940
Minneapolis
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12 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Fascinating”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

An excellent museum. Lots of artifacts. I spent hours there. More

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Laura S
Belo Horizonte, MG
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16 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Big, beautiful, interesting and organized!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

Shows objects of pre-hispanian civilizations divided by area. Great! More

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sailorboy
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11 reviews
56 helpful votes
“A must-see!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

This is a must see for anyone interested in anthropology - very well laid out with great exhibits. Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours. More

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Parami
London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
“amazing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012 NEW

loved it- very interesting to explain the history of the country- well worth a visit More

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chip_kyle
Welsh, Louisiana
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Unbelievable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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Overwhelming numbers of exhibits, covering centuries of life from before and after Christ. You can not visit this outstanding museum in one day! Headsets are available for English and other languages. More

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Ranchessa
Alberta
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3 reviews
“Superb”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

The architecture is great, the exhibits are well done, and the cafeteria has good for in a pleasant atmosphere. More

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smaresident
Mexico City, Mexico
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90 reviews
19 helpful votes
“If you got three days”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Been there many times, every time you see something you missed . You really need two or three days to take it all in. Totally worth it More

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vagabondMexicoCity
Mexico City
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15 reviews
17 helpful votes
“Don`t miss it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Amazing but you need all day to apreciate it all. It combines a creative combination of educational elements More

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misueller
London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
“wonderful for enthusiasts!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Large and detailed displays about the various cultures that lived in the areas of Mexico. Excellent artefacts and information, Takes a whole day to see it all! More

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Jennifer P
South West Rocks, Australia
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8 reviews
2 helpful votes
“So much information, take a day.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Have a guide with you who knows his/ her history. There is so much of the history of the Mexican people it would be difficult for the uninitiated to take it all in. More

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