Mexico City: National Anthropology & Modern Art Museum Tour
ID: GYG1369651-2090370
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour involves walking through museums and a park
At the entrance by the flag
INCLUDED
- Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology
- Visit to the Museum of Modern Art
- Guided walk through Chapultepec Park
- Local tour guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the museums
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
