If you're only going to visit one place in Mexico City-I feel the Museum of Anthropology has to be…read morea top 2 or 3 contenders of must-visit spots. It truly is an incredible place-let me tell you why. When we planned our trip to Mexico City,the one place I wanted to visit was all the famous taco shops-what can I say,I'm a simple man. The wife though,a native of Mexico and much more classy and refined person than I am,insisted that the number one place we had to visit on our trip to Mexico City was this historic museum. She was right of course. I was thinking that we would go there,spend an hour or two looking at some old statues and ruins and be on our way to the next Mexico City taco adventure.Boy was I wrong,she had earmarked an entire morning and afternoon for our visit to the museum and it wasn't enough. This place didn't seem like much from the outside but once you got in,it was truly mind blowing.It's a really big museum,covering in excess of 10 acres. The museum is split into 23 galleries exploring all five major eras in Mexico history starting with the Prehistoric period dating back to 10,000 BC all the way up to Modern Indigenous Mexico which runs from around 1500 to present. This museum covers an enormous amount of time in Mexico's history. Some of the true highlights from my visit. -The Aztec Sun Stone-most likely the most famous piece of Mexico's history. -The Olmec Colossal Heads-Truly breath taking works,visually stunning. -The Maya Galleries-A true display of how advanced the Mayan people were in science,engineering & art. -The Aztec Hall-easily my favorite gallery,the Aztec people were so advanced of a society and this hall does it best to show you all the ways that they were-a must-see exhibit. -The Umbrella Fountain-this sits in the middle of the main courtyard and truly is one of the great works of architecture Mexico has ever produced-it's so cool to see! The museum is located in the heart of Chapultepec Park,so be sure when going to the museum,your driver drops you off at the correct side of the park or else you will be in for a very long walk to the museum. The museum does have a pretty extensive gift shop,so if one is so inclined, it's very easy to find a souvenir or two to bring home. This review has barely scratched the surface of what you are going to experience when you visit this amazing museum,I truly hope if you ever find yourself in Mexico City,you are lucky enough to visit this truly amazing place.

I don't think I have ever been to a museum and whole heartedly enjoyed the exhibits. Comparing free…read moreor low admissions places, the exhibits featured here were a super eye wowing curated experience. From the large pieces to the the colorful cultural ones, I really enjoyed the experience. It was nearing the afternoon and this place was vast enough to exhaust us to which caffeine was highly needed. Going on the weekend will have you queue in the entrance, ticketing, bag check-in, and gift shop lines for a little bit.

I hadn't visited this museum since its renovation in 2013 so it was like seeing it all for the…read morefirst time. From the sleek multi-story lobby to the galleries to the the glass-enclosed cafe as the centerpiece of a fabulous roof garden, the changes to the Amparo are incredible. The permanent collection looks better than ever in well-designed displays that make viewing each piece an engaging experience. Many museums treat the presentation of their collections almost as an afterthought but the Amparo made this a priority of their renovation and it allows the visitor to better understand the cultural richness of this region and the country. Even though the permanent collection's quality is renowned, it was the temporary exhibitions that really impressed me during this visit. Johanna Calle's 'Silentes' took over a gallery on the upper level and, a month after it closed, it still resonates with me. Her work comments on the social challenges in her native Colombia. Here, she depicts images of the fragility of children in her society using wire, cloth, paper, and felt. She includes stacks of photos of children for adoption. One wall-mounted piece was remnants from a little girl's dress: just sleeves and a collar. The fabric disappeared into the canvas. Ms. Calle seems to agonize over the subject matter that is obviously close to her heart and I couldn't help but conclude that she wants the viewer to feel the effort she puts into each work. It was a powerful exhibition: don't forget the children; don't let them become invisible victims. If you simply want to relax, take the glass elevator to the top floor for a drink in the cafe. Is there a better rooftop experience in Puebla? Finally, I never comment on museum gift shops but this one has some high-quality crafts for sale. If you're looking for a gift that is more than the typical souvenir, you may find it here.

Museo Amparo is one of the city's most comprehensive museums. Theres is a lot of stuff to see, new…read moreand old. There is also a cafe.

According to the website, there is a charge to visit however, when I went, a young lady asked me…read morewhere I was from, and I told her and she loved me access. It is self guided, however be sure to take in all the interactive pieces. My favorite was the scale model of the city of Puebla that would light up and give you insight on different historical buildings and barrios.

It was absolutely amazed at this museum. You can immediately notice the touch of technology in it,…read morebeing a new museum. My family and I enjoyed it very much. Don't expect too much of the gift shop. It is limited to having very expensive items. And the t-shirts are rolled up, no way to see what they look like as you walk by. Overall a fantastic international museum. The world needs to see this gem! ***** Absolutamente encantada con este museo. De inmediato puedes notar el toque de tecnología en este recinto, que es nuevo. Mi familia y yo lo disfrutamos mucho. No esperes mucho de la tienda de regalos. Ofrece principalmente artículos muy costosos. Y las playeras están enrolladas, así que no hay manera de saber cómo son si pasas por donde están. En general, un museo internacional fenomenal. El mundo necesita conocer esta joya!

The outside of museum will for sure captivate your attention…read more The museum is big and best thing that they have the largest Rodin works outside Paris. They have different art pieces from around the world. The best thing it's free admission to everyone. Definitely a must to do

What a great museum! Thank you for providing free access to beautiful art!…read more Do not sleep on this museum if you love impressionist art, post-impressionist, Daumier, Rodin, Mondrian, Siquieros! They even had a few of my all-time favorite, Sorolla! There was Lebanese art, Mexican art... What a treat. The architecture was simply beautiful. We spent a full 2 hours and really enjoyed our time here. Small bags only. Backpacks and drinks need to be checked in. Come early when the museum opens and there likely won't be lines.

So when planning this trip to Mexico City-the wifey kept saying how she wanted to make sure we went…read moreto some Bellas Artes place that I had never heard of-so on our 1st unplanned day of the trip-I grabbed an Uber and we headed straight for Palacio de Bellas Artes. As soon as I saw the place I could instantly see why she was so excited.This place is a gorgeous majestic building. It's located right next to a very large park,Alameda Central and very close to the Zocalo. It's a very busy part of town-so be prepared for crowds outside of the building. Once inside it's a lot less crowded and this beautiful building is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. One thing I did not know about this beautiful art museum is that it is also Mexico City's most famous performing arts center as well. My wife told me about a very famous Juan Gabriel concert that was held there in the 90s.Through the years most of the most famous artists in Mexico have performed at Bellas Artes. Today we are here for the art as this is Mexico City's most famous art museum and after walking thru all 4 floors of the museum,one can definitely see why. Diego Rivera's most famous murals are housed in this museum and they are truly breathtaking.I truly felt proud of my Mexican heritage upon seeing these amazing works of art. Jose Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros have many of their most famous pieces at this museum as well. Anyone looking for Frida Kahlo work though will be disappointed as her work is not permanently featured at this museum. Cost for admission to this museum is 95 Pesos Tuesday thru Saturday and free admission for everyone on Sundays.They are closed on Mondays. In closing,I 100% recommend all visitors to the amazing Mexico City's must make Palacio De Bellas Artes a must-visit destination.It is truly a gem of the city and one of the most memorable experiences the city has to offer.

The museum was OK nothing amazing The inside of the Palacio…read morewasnt impressive neither. The outside was under renovation for FIFA event so it looks horrible It has a lot of modern art works. I personally didn't like it too much.