This museum was straight up excellent and absolutely worth a trip to if you're visiting CDMX…read more I like the lay out and the diversity of different exhibits/art that are presented here. You could literally spend days here with all of the information at your disposal. We came late in the day so sadly had to rush through a lot of it, but I absolutely loved it. Also some cute gardens and things to see on the outside (surrounding both sides) as well. The main waterfall fountain in the middle is also very cool and a great photo op. I'd absolutely recommend to make this apart of yoir CDMX trip.

We'd heard great things about the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City, and it did not disappoint…read more The museum is huge with ten different areas, multiple floors....if you want to see it all, it'll take an entire day (if not longer). We spent half a day there and were definitely speeding through by the end. Luckily, there is a restaurant on premises if you need to refuel. There were some really amazing pieces at the museum. The sun stone and the jade mask were two of the most impressive pieces there. The line for tickets was long because schools were out in Mexico City, but there may have been a way to buy through a self-service kiosk which I couldn't figure out.

Beautiful building that stands out with its architecture. It has a visual presence in the heart of…read morethe city that can be seen from a mile away. Unfortunately, some areas were closed when we tried to explore the rest of the building, so we were not able to see the entire interior. Still, it's a must visit for the views.

The building was the crown jewel of President Porfirio Díaz's dictatorship. He loved French society…read moreand the building overall is very similar to the Parisian Opera House (can vouch for this). This is the only stage in the world where the curtain is made entirely of Tiffany glass, "Mosaic Curtain for the National Theater of Mexico City". Our guide said it takes a few minutes during every performance in order to lift the glass curtain, and weighs 24 tons.

If you are a Diego Riviera fan this is a must see while you're in Mexico City! At the Palacio…read moreNational you will see his largest and most comprehensive collection of murals. if I remember my tour guides speech correctly, this has 100 of his murals that took him five years of his life. Each mural depicts different ways of life at that time. The murals themselves are studied. All the colors of muted but vibrant. The colors are not vegetable that is, but actual oil put onto wet plaster. As a plaster dried, it locked in the color which has remained all these years. The interiors have multiple courtyards that are very relaxing. .. it is a very peaceful place. If you want or plan to see all the murals, I suggest you plan for at least a few hours. There's multiple levels and as I mentioned at least 100 murals of Diego's alone, as well as multiple other murals done by others.

An absolute must to see the amazing and jaw dropping work of Diego Rivera. You'll need to make…read morereservations for a mandatory guided tour.

This is a top place to visit and is in the more relaxed area in Coyoacán. You have to buy tickets…read moreahead of time online and weeks or months ahead. There is no ticket booth and we saw people come and ask for same day tickets and they were turned away. The house is a nice place with a garden along with Fridas art and memorabilia. I didn't know much about her other than she was an artist. They explain a lot and I learned that she had a German father. Put this on your list when you visit Mexico City. But your tickets directly from the official website they are much cheaper than the third party tickets.

An excellent, educational, understandably crowded monument to a great talent, cut down too soon. I…read moredidn't know much at all about Frida Kahlo until preparing to visit. Tickets are for timed entry and there are many discounts so purchase ahead. There are 2 buildings (house and museum) as well as a courtyard, cafe and shop. Free, well maintained restrooms (bring a coin to tip). Because of the crowds (10:45a ticket on a Thursday), it's a bit difficult to take in everything that is included in each room. Her Art, (as well as some by others about her), diaries, letters, household and art collection as well as some videos are included and well notated. The second building, labeled as Dresses, contained much more. Definitely recommend. Really stars for content but I think it's oversold.

The history in this part of Mexico City is incredible. If you're visiting, you should absolutely…read moremake time to stop at Templo Mayor--it gives you a completely different understanding of the region. Templo Mayor was the central temple of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, which once stood in the middle of Lake Texcoco. After the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés, the city was destroyed, and much of its stone was reused to build what is now the Metropolitan Cathedral and surrounding colonial structures. What's fascinating is that the ruins remained hidden for centuries. The first parts of the ruins were discovered during construction work in the 1970s and earthquakes in the 1980s revealed more of the remains. Standing here, you really feel the layers of history. Within a short walk, you can see modern Mexico City, Spanish colonial architecture like the cathedral, and the exposed Aztec ruins--all in one place. It's a powerful visual of how this city has evolved over time. If you made the trip to Mexico City, don't skip this stop. Even just walking through the area gives you a sense of history spanning from the Aztec empire, through Spanish colonization, to the present day. It's an experience that really stays with you.

Built initially in the early 14th century, Templo Mayor aka the "Main Temple" sits in the middle of…read morewhat was originally the geographic and religious center of the capital city of Tenōchtitlan, when it was still an island city in the middle of Lake Texcoco. As a sacred site for the Mexica peoples, the structures erected here were dedicated to two deities--Huitzilopochtli, god of war, and Tlaloc, god of rain and agriculture. A shrine was built for each at the top of the temple on the main pyramid. From archaeological analysis, the temple was rebuilt six times, with the largest expansion under Mocteczuma I in 1454, though in 1521 the majority of the building was destroyed by Spanish colonizers when the whole city was razed and rebuilt following Spanish occupation. Notably the Metropolitan Cathedral which stands today adjacent to this site was one of the buildings which were built over it. By the 19th century the exact location and history of this sacred precinct had been lost but toward the end of the 1800s part of the temple corner was uncovered. However there wasn't an official organized effort to excavate and preserve the site until 1978-82. In 1987 the site became listed as an UNESCO world heritage site and a museum was built to house its artifacts and findings. When I was there in January I didn't go into the museum though walked around the edges--they've done an excellent job framing it with walkways along the west side, so it's somewhat of a public park. There are a few small scale models of what the precinct would've looked like in different eras, and a dedicated viewing platform. With entry to the museum you get closer access into the site with some walkways within the site itself. The entrance to the museum is free for Mexican citizens and 95 pesos for foreigners. Three floors with eight main exhibition halls focused on the deities, rituals (including human sacrifice), the role of the temple in economics and trade of the time, and flora and fauna of past Mesoamerica. In excavations more than 7000 objects were found and work continues on the site today.

Beautiful and worth a visit!!…read more Incline to enter the castle was something else so be sure to take your time and wear comfy shoes!

The castle sits on top of a hill inside Chapultepec Park, so you get some great views of the city…read moreonce you reach the top. The walk up is a bit of a hike, but it's worth it. The building is well maintained, and the rooms are filled with historical displays, artwork, and furnishings that give you a glimpse into Mexico's history. It can get crowded, especially on the weekends, so going earlier in the day can make the visit stress free.

Loved this entire museum which was fairly empty mid day aound New Years. In an old public works…read morebuilding with stunning architecture. It is try about the staff being a bit uppity about the way I was walking clockwise and had me go around the small room the other way, but that is fine. A leisurely paced walk thru so many small and inviting rooms, I find this to be more satisfying that a huge cavernous & endless room filled with many people standing in front of you. It was not free but so reasonable like 100 pesos pp. I enjoyed seeing the history of Mexico and glimpses of everyday life through the artwork, some of the artists I was familiar with. Highly recommended, and right across from the Post office building, another gem.

It's always good to see a country's national museums. This has some of the best art of the nation…read moreincluding from Jose Velasco, Diego Rivera and many more. There is older religious art plus more modern and political art. Sunday was free as many museums are, so that was nice but it can also get busier on Sunday.

I had a great tour with Lemi (I think his name is spelled), it was worth it for the extra…read moreknowledge! I booked it online via getyourguide, as I couldn't find tickets on the MUTEM site. I did my tour in spanish, so cannot vouch for english. Lemi was great & explained the whole process of tequila/mezcal/sotol making. After he explained everything, I took some time to take a few pictures. The tasting at the end was good as well, as he walked me through the different tasting notes. I also bought an extra shot/tasting of sotol because I wanted to try it, the price was very reasonable. I also want to shout out Ricardo, who was nice enough to help me out when my phone stated dying and my uber was on the way! He went out of his way to be extremely kind.

This is a small museum but interesting and fun. There is also a tequila tasting at the end, they…read moreare quite generous with the pour so pace yourself. I would plan on spending 30 minutes here.

The park in which this is located is beautiful. Admission was very affordable and the place was…read moreclean and bright. We enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor exhibits and we stopped at the little coffee cart outside and had a delicious cookie, a donut, and lattes.

I've been to museums all throughout the United States and a few times outside the country, I have…read moreto admit this is probably one of the best museums I've ever been to. We found this to be breathtaking. We walked the entire area and every single aspect of the park and the museum is simply amazing. The design, the art, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the people that work here, everything is simply amazing. We could've spent a lot more time here, but we had to get to the next stop. I would like to come back and spend a few hours here. I really enjoyed all of the art, some of the best Art I've ever seen in the United States of America or Mexico for that matter. I highly recommend for you to come back and check this place out if you've never been here. This is an easy five star review

Who doesn't love chocolate? When walking around Juarez, Mexico City, we made it a point to make a…read morestop at this museum to learn about chocolate and the cultural importance and relevance of cacao. We got to taste a roasted cacao bean at the entrance. We read quite a bit about cacao in Mexican culture, and I watched some people grind cacao beans into a paste. Staff was friendly and, despite not being able to communicate with us easily, they tried to show things along the way. Most of our experience was with reading what we could at each room. It was cool to see some artifacts that were used to grind cacao. Cost was 85 pesos (~$6), which isn't bad. Wish there could have been more things to taste and beans to grind; however, I feel happy to know a little bit more about chocolate

It is not a huge place. If you have a guide that will help you through the displays if your Spanish…read moreisn't that good. Otherwise, the museum is worth a walk through but to me the main event was to make your own chocolate. I am not sure how to get this set up to be part of your experience since it was prearranged by the person guiding us. Find out in advance, so you will not be disappointed! By using the Metate, the concave curved stone slab used by the Aztecs to grind shelled cacao beans to paste, you take the roasted beans and some sugar through the process of making chocolate. Yes, it is pretty much that simple when it comes to the ingredients. However, the labor needed to make the magic happen might be more than expected. The people there will help guide you in technique, but it really comes down to your time and effort to make it happen. The end result is a paste I would have liked to take home with me. However, the way they had you end the experience there was to mix it with either milk or water to drink it. Yes, the milk, at least for me, is better tasting, but since this is probably something you are ever going to do once in your life, do try it BOTH ways!