Mexico City: National Anthropology & Modern Art Museum Tour

Rincon Del Bosque, Mexico



Explore the National Museum of Anthropology and the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City on a guided tour. Learn about ancient civilizations and modern art, and stroll through Chapultepec Park.

Highlights

  • Discover the story of Mexico through its ancient civilizations and modern art
  • Explore the National Museum of Anthropology and the Museum of Modern Art
  • Learn about the Aztec Sun Stone and the cosmology of ancient civilizations
  • Walk through Chapultepec Park and hear about its historical significance
  • See works by iconic figures like Frida Kahlo and Remedios Varo

Description

Begin at the National Museum of Anthropology, home to the world’s most important collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts. Discover the mysteries of the Aztec Sun Stone, the cosmology of ancient civilizations, the achievements of cultures such as the Maya and Mexica, and the ideas about life, death, nature, and power that shaped the region for thousands of years. Afterwards, enjoy a walk through the historic Chapultepec Park, a place that has been sacred, political, and cultural since pre-Hispanic times, as your guide reveals how this landscape has witnessed the transformation of Mexico throughout the centuries. Continue at the Museum of Modern Art, where you will explore how artists of the 20th century searched for a new Mexican identity after the Revolution. Through works by iconic figures such as Frida Kahlo, Remedios Varo, and other masters of modern art, discover how ancient traditions, popular culture, and revolutionary ideas became part of Mexico’s artistic language.

Includes

Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology Visit to the Museum of Modern Art Guided walk through Chapultepec Park Local tour guide

Excludes

Transportation to and from the museums Food and drinks

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking The tour involves walking through museums and a park

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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