Published on Nov, 2024

One of the world's great museums, the Museo Nacional de Antropología contains extraordinary pre-Colombian exhibits. The Mexican writer Octavio Paz criticized the museum for creating what he called a temple to the Aztecs but the Aztec achievements are so stupendous I’m not sure what else they could do (& we could certainly learn from their city planning, which is beautifully displayed). The museum doesn't pull punches on the brutality. The calendario, used for human sacrifices to the sun, takes your breath away--as does the terror the victims must have felt. I always head straight through, past the gorgeous water feature, to the far section that straightforwardly and clearly presents the artifacts. I usually spend about an hour, before heading out, turning right at the first door and down the stairs to ponder Pakal, the Red Man, found in the Maya city of Palenque in Chiapas. His mask is composed of nearly 350 green jade fragments, his eyes are made of shell, and his pupils of obsidian.

Published on Oct, 2024

Edith was able to explain in detail the meaning behind the museum artifacts with an honest historical perspective . She communicated with us before the tour and helped us to arrange Uber ride afterwards.

Published on Sep, 2024

Absolutely amazing. A must see in your trip in Mexico City. The quality of the displays and showrooms are well laid out. Courteous staff and friendly guides make this a top quality venue. Don’t miss this place in your next trip. Also the area in the city this located is very clean, safe near many other top places to visit. Almost forgot. The restaurant inside the museum is also top quality dining place and there’s a cafe too. Everything you need inside the museum to make it a great experience. Allow yourself 3 hrs inside.

Published on Jul, 2024

Edith was warm and grounded. Throughout the tour, she explained the intent for the museum, as well as the pre-Colonial history that was discovered in Mexico. I especially loved learning about the stories and legends of gods and how the indigenous people honored gods and how that translates to today’s religious practices.

Published on Jun, 2024

Hector is amazing!! What a teacher! He has studied the ancient cultures of Mexico and brilliantly shares exciting ways to look at both the new museum and its most exciting treasures. Time flew by with Hector! You would be very lucky to book at trip to the museum with him.