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Explore the rich pre-Columbian heritage of Mexico at the National Museum of Anthropology. Get your tickets to dive into the captivating world of archaeology and anthropology with guided tours available for a deeper understanding of this cultural treasure trove.

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Fountain at the entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Visitors viewing ancient sculptures and the Aztec calendar stone at the Anthropology Museum, Mexico City.

Stone Aztec calendar at the Anthropology Museum, Mexico, with a visitor posing in front.

Stone sculpture in Anthropology Museum, Mexico.

Reconstruction of a Maya temple facade at the Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Stone sculpture at the entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Stone monolith surrounded by trees at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Ancient stone sculptures and visitors inside the Anthropology Museum, Mexico.

Ancient artifacts display at the Anthropology Museum in Mexico.

Main entrance of the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City with visitors and Mexican flag.

Anthropology Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Get direct access to the National Museum of Anthropology without waiting in line at the ticket counter.
Explore one of Latin America’s most important museums, home to the Aztec calendar and Mayan tomb replicas.
Discover an incredible collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts from Mexica, Toltec, and other Indigenous cultures.
Take your time moving through vast exhibit halls that trace Mexico’s ancient civilizations and spiritual roots.
Visit at your own pace with a flexible ticket and skip-the-line convenience sent to your phone or WhatsApp.

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Get direct access to the National Museum of Anthropology without waiting in line at the ticket counter.
Explore one of Latin America’s most important museums, home to the Aztec calendar and Mayan tomb replicas.
Discover an incredible collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts from Mexica, Toltec, and other Indigenous cultures.
Take your time moving through vast exhibit halls that trace Mexico’s ancient civilizations and spiritual roots.
Visit at your own pace with a flexible ticket and skip-the-line convenience sent to your phone or WhatsApp.

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$29

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Entrance of the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City with a stone sculpture and reflecting pool.

Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City surrounded by lush gardens and historic architecture.

Stained glass windows inside Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City, depicting historical figures.

Tour guide explaining mural at anthropology museum, Mexico.

Stone carvings of Quetzalcoatl at the Anthropology Museum, Mexico City.

Chapultepec Castle tower in Mexico City with surrounding gardens and historic architecture.

Chapultepec Castle ceiling mural with historical Mexican figures and vibrant artwork, Mexico City.

Chapultepec Castle terrace with historic statues overlooking Mexico City skyline.

Visitors listening to a guide at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Tour group listening to a guide in the Anthropology Museum, Mexico, with artifacts and paintings displayed.

Stone sculptures in Anthropology Museum, Mexico.

Anthropology Museum & Chapultepec Castle Guided Tour

5 hrs - 6 hrs 50 mins

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Explore two of Mexico City's most iconic landmarks, Chapultepec Castle and the National Museum of Anthropology, with included entry tickets and a professional English or Spanish guide on a half-day tour.
Discover the only royal castle in the Americas, once home to emperors and presidents, and admire its stunning murals, ornate rooms, and sweeping views of Mexico City.
Walk through the castle’s lush gardens perched high above the city, offering a unique perspective on Mexican history and landscape.
Dive into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations at the Anthropology Museum, home to the famed Aztec Sun Stone and artifacts from the Mayan, Mexica, and Toltec cultures.
Whether you choose a small group tour or a private experience with your family or friends, you can expect engaging storytelling throughout the journey.

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Explore two of Mexico City's most iconic landmarks, Chapultepec Castle and the National Museum of Anthropology, with included entry tickets and a professional English or Spanish guide on a half-day tour.
Discover the only royal castle in the Americas, once home to emperors and presidents, and admire its stunning murals, ornate rooms, and sweeping views of Mexico City.
Walk through the castle’s lush gardens perched high above the city, offering a unique perspective on Mexican history and landscape.
Dive into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations at the Anthropology Museum, home to the famed Aztec Sun Stone and artifacts from the Mayan, Mexica, and Toltec cultures.
Whether you choose a small group tour or a private experience with your family or friends, you can expect engaging storytelling throughout the journey.

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$70

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Visitors viewing the Aztec Sun Stone at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Visitors listening to a guide at the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City.

Ancient Aztec statue at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Visitor pointing at mural in the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Stone carvings of Quetzalcoatl at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

National Museum of Anthropology Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

2 hrs

Walk through one of Latin America's most iconic museums with an expert guide by your side.
See ancient relics from the Aztec, Mayan, and Toltec worlds, including the Stone of the Sun.
Marvel at Olmec heads, mural art, tomb replicas, and a model of ancient Tenochtitlán.
Learn how pre-Hispanic cultures shaped the beliefs and lives of modern Mexicans.
Enjoy skip-the-line access and stay back to explore more on your own after the tour.

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Walk through one of Latin America's most iconic museums with an expert guide by your side.
See ancient relics from the Aztec, Mayan, and Toltec worlds, including the Stone of the Sun.
Marvel at Olmec heads, mural art, tomb replicas, and a model of ancient Tenochtitlán.
Learn how pre-Hispanic cultures shaped the beliefs and lives of modern Mexicans.
Enjoy skip-the-line access and stay back to explore more on your own after the tour.

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$66.49

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Pyramid of the Moon and Road of the Dead in Teotihuacan, Mexico, with surrounding landscape.

Avenue of the Dead with tourists, overlooking Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacan, Mexico.

Woman observing Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan with a hot air balloon in the sky.

Pyramid of the Moon viewed from a distance in Teotihuacan, Mexico.

Ruins with Pyramid of the Sun in background, Teotihuacan, Mexico.

Combo (Save 5%): Museum of Anthropology + Teotihuacán Skip-the-Line Tickets

Explore at your pace

Skip-the-line entry to both sites, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology and Teotihuacán's ancient pyramids in one combo ticket.
At the Museum of Anthropology, explore at your own pace with a digital guide in English and Spanish across one of the world's finest pre-Columbian collections.
At Teotihuacán, skip-the-line access gets you past the gate in under 2 minutes, then spend up to 6 hours at the Pyramid of the Sun, the Moon, and beyond.
The museum is the perfect primer for Teotihuacán, see the artifacts first, then stand in the ancient city that made them.

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Skip-the-line entry to both sites, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology and Teotihuacán's ancient pyramids in one combo ticket.
At the Museum of Anthropology, explore at your own pace with a digital guide in English and Spanish across one of the world's finest pre-Columbian collections.
At Teotihuacán, skip-the-line access gets you past the gate in under 2 minutes, then spend up to 6 hours at the Pyramid of the Sun, the Moon, and beyond.
The museum is the perfect primer for Teotihuacán, see the artifacts first, then stand in the ancient city that made them.

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$55.10

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Metropolitan Cathedral facade with tourists in Historic Centre of Mexico City.

Tourists viewing Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacán, Mexico.

Teotihuacan pyramids and Avenue of the Dead, Mexico City, with visitors exploring.

Tour group exploring Teotihuacan, Mexico with a guide explaining the site.

Colorful buildings along cobblestone street in historic Mexico City center.

Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City with people walking in the plaza.

Colorful pottery and crafts in a Mexico City souvenir shop.

Visitors walking through Templo Mayor ruins in Mexico City.

Person using phone on London bus transfer.

Teotihuacán Ruins + Pre-Hispanic City Walk with Museum of Anthropology Access

5 hrs - 2 days

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Discover ancient pyramids, temples, and museums alongside a knowledgeable guide in English or Spanish.
Walk through Teotihuacán’s pyramids and uncover stories behind the Sun and Moon temples.
Explore Mexico City’s most iconic museums — the Museum of Anthropology and Templo Mayor.
Learn about Aztec and Maya civilizations through world-famous relics and artifacts.
Take a walking tour of downtown Mexico City, using public transport to reach key landmarks.

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Discover ancient pyramids, temples, and museums alongside a knowledgeable guide in English or Spanish.
Walk through Teotihuacán’s pyramids and uncover stories behind the Sun and Moon temples.
Explore Mexico City’s most iconic museums — the Museum of Anthropology and Templo Mayor.
Learn about Aztec and Maya civilizations through world-famous relics and artifacts.
Take a walking tour of downtown Mexico City, using public transport to reach key landmarks.

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$63

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Ancient stone facade at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City with surrounding gardens.

Monument to the Revolution in Mexico City with visitors walking nearby.

Stone statue of an ancient figure at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Mexico City Centre Guided Tour with National Museum of Anthropology Entry

4 hrs

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Visit the National Museum of Anthropology and admire artifacts from pre-Columbian times
Tour the city center along with your bilingual guide and learn about the previous capital of the Aztec empire
See the city’s most landmark sites including the National Palace and the Palace of Fine Arts
Go on a panoramic ride across the Reforma Avenue, home to some of Mexico’s tallest buildings

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Visit the National Museum of Anthropology and admire artifacts from pre-Columbian times
Tour the city center along with your bilingual guide and learn about the previous capital of the Aztec empire
See the city’s most landmark sites including the National Palace and the Palace of Fine Arts
Go on a panoramic ride across the Reforma Avenue, home to some of Mexico’s tallest buildings

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$63

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Skip the line to save time. Queues at the ticket counter can stretch over an hour, especially on weekends and holidays. Our skip-the-line tickets help you get straight to the good stuff.

Know what kind of visit you want. If you're the kind who likes to move at your own rhythm, go for the self-guided ticket. You’ll get flexible entry and the freedom to explore all 23 exhibition halls at your own pace.

Want more depth? Choose the guided tour. An expert guide helps make sense of what you’re seeing—from the myth behind the Aztec Sun Stone to the meaning of burial offerings in Mayan tombs.

Pair it with Chapultepec Castle. If you’ve got a half day, the combo tour is a winner. You’ll visit Mexico’s only royal castle and then head to the museum, with a guide explaining it all in either English or Spanish.

Doing a big cultural day? Book the Teotihuacán + Museum combo. It’s ideal if you want to cover ancient pyramids and museum highlights in one go, without planning each leg on your own. Plus, transfers are included if you want them.

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About Anthropology Museum

Dive into Mexico’s ancient history with the National Museum of Anthropology's incredible collections. From the vast Aztec displays to intricate Mayan art, there’s something for everyone. Book your tickets ahead of time to guarantee your spot at this historical landmark.

AddressAv. P.º de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Also known asMuseo Nacional de Antropología

Year opened1964

Founded byPedro Ramírez Vázquez

Visitors per year2000000

Expected wait time - Standard1-2 hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

The museum holds the Aztec Sun Stone, often mistaken for a calendar. It's one of the most recognized symbols of Mexico’s past, carved with cosmic myths and rituals.

You’ll find a replica of Pakal’s tomb—a detailed reconstruction of the Maya ruler’s burial chamber, complete with the famous jade mask.

Its central courtyard has a “floating” roof, supported by a single pillar known as “El Paraguas,” or “The Umbrella.” It’s a marvel of modern Mexican architecture.

The museum is organized by culture, not timeline. You walk into worlds—Toltec, Maya, Aztec—each with its own story and atmosphere.

Why visit Anthropology Museum?

See the iconic Aztec Sun Stone up close

This world-famous artifact is one of the most powerful symbols of Mexican identity. Carved with incredible detail, the Sun Stone captures the Aztec view of time, gods, and the universe. Standing in front of it feels like standing before history itself.

Travel through Mexico’s ancient civilizations

Walk through rooms dedicated to the Olmecs, Maya, Mexica, and more. Each gallery is curated with original artifacts, scale models, and immersive exhibits that bring thousands of years of indigenous history to life.

Explore life-sized recreations and temple replicas

From a replica of a Mayan tomb to a Teotihuacan mural room, the museum brings history into the present. These full-scale displays help you see not just what these cultures made, but how they lived.

Step into the open-air courtyard with a waterfall roof

The central courtyard, with its massive concrete umbrella and cascading water column, is an architectural wonder. It’s peaceful, grand, and symbolic of nature and culture coming together.

A must for history lovers, students, and families

Whether you’re a researcher, a curious traveler, or on a family outing, the museum offers something for every age and interest. It’s not just a museum—it’s one of the most important cultural institutions in Latin America.

Plan your visit

Main entrance

The National Museum of Anthropology has one main entrance, located along Paseo de la Reforma inside Chapultepec Park. It's a wide, accessible pathway with ramps and spacious walkways that accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Security checks happen right at the entrance, so it’s best to arrive a little early. There's also a large central courtyard once you're inside, which helps with orientation.

What our guests say

Brenda V

Couple

Jul 2026

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It was a smooth experience, natuve guides were helpful, allowed to walk freely and see pyraimds closely as well as museums. Enjoy that there was restroom access and other places to see.

Combo: Museum of Anthropology + Teotihuacán Skip-the-Line Tickets

Kamla R

Canada

Couple

May 2026

This tour included a lot more than I expected. Our guide took us on a cable car ride so we saw the city from above. We also stopped at a market for some fruit and delicious taco bite before moving on to Chapultepec park and the museum. Learned a lot in one day. This tour is a must!

Anthropology Museum & Chapultepec Castle Guided Tour

Eduardo F

Argentina

Couple

Apr 2026

It was very simple—no need to exchange tickets. After passing through security, you can enter directly using the QR code sent by the operator.

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Shoshana R

United States

Couple

Mar 2026

It was difficult to know where to meet. The direction were incorrect. It would have been better to tell us to meet at the entrance area. Hector was very enthusiastic and passionate about the ruins and the history

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