Guided Tours

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

Visitors exploring exhibits at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City, during a guided tour.

Visitors exploring exhibits at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City, on a guided tour.

Travel back in time to pre-Columbian Mexico at the National Museum of Anthropology. Immerse yourself in the legacy of its indigenous peoples including the Mayan, Aztec and Zapotec cultures!

Highlights

Skip the lines at this world-famous repository that is home to over 600,00 objects related to Mexico
Learn about ancient Mexican cultures with the help of an expert bilingual guide
Discover artifacts from pre-Columbian times excavated from archaeological sites across the country
See objects such as spear points and clay pieces used in ceremonial rites on display

Inclusions

Expert bilingual guide
Entrance to the National Museum of Anthropology

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Hotel transfers

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

As the largest and most visited museum in Mexico, the National Museum of Anthropology has something on offer for everyone. Spend time here discovering the many anthropological, ethnological and archaeological materials that date back to the pre-Hispanic period. All these findings - from human remains to art objects, figurines and ornaments - are exhibited across two large floors.

Among the museum’s best exhibits are the Stone of the Sun, that depicts the five consecutive worlds of the sun from Aztec mythology, and the Olmec colossal heads that date back to 800 BC. Listen to your expert guide as they give you historical insights on all this and more, as well as explain to you their cultural significance. Don’t miss out on seeing the model of the former Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, the site of which is currently occupied by the central area of modern-day Mexico City! What’s more, the museum frequently hosts visiting exhibits that generally focus on other great cultures of the world.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

The museum is wheelchair accessible. If required, you can also request a wheelchair at the venue.
Photography is encouraged. However, the use of flash, tripods, or lights is not allowed.
For the use of video cameras, you must request a permit at the box office (the cost of which is not included)
Please note that you are not permitted to touch archaeological, ethnographic, or mural pieces.

Timings

Tue to Sun

8:50am onwards

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

Meeting Point

Meet your tour guide at the flagpole in the main entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology, at 8:50 AM.
To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for - Museo Nacional de Antropología

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

Take either the Metro Auditorium (Line 7) or the Metro Chapultepec (Line 1) to get here
The Museum is approximately 1.3 km away from these metro stations