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Museo Nacional de Historia (Castillo de Chapultepec)
History Museum, Castle, and Monument
Bosque de Chapultepec 1, Ciudad de México
This history museum is famous for their sunsets. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"días entrada gratuita (free admission) a niños menores de 12 años"(6 Tips)
"There's lots of historic murals make sure to visit all rooms!"(15 Tips)
"Excellent museum with incredible views of Mexico City"(5 Tips)
"Incredible views, beautiful architecture."(25 Tips)
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48 hrs AzapApril 15, 2013If you felt like going to the Chapultepec Park, don't forget to visit the this Castle afterwards, where you will enjoy an amazing view, beautiful decorations and the Porfirian style of construction.Upvoted Aug 23- Paul FraitesApril 17, 2016The museum is located at the top of the hill. Make sure you have water before you begin your journey to the top. There's lots of historic murals make sure to visit all rooms!
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Marco OrtizJanuary 24, 2016Amazing place, full of history. You will also find great views of the Mexico City Skylines.
Kitt HodDecember 10, 2018Expect to spent around 2-3 hours slowly visiting this ornate dwelling, free for residents on Sunday, enjoy the views!
Enock Pio UlleFebruary 13, 2020The building is as majestic as a true castle should be. Add Siqueiros masterpiece on the first floor and the beautiful views of Mexico City from the gardens.
Roberto Bruder AguiarMarch 19, 2018I was extremely surprised by how well Mexico keeps its history. Everything really well conserved and beautifully displayed. I learnt a lot in a half day here.
Andreina MachadoJune 16, 2019Such an iconic place! It holds so much history, nowadays is a museum where you can learn a lot about Mexico. And the view is incredible.
- Enock Pio UlleFebruary 13, 2020The building is as majestic as a true castle should be. As a bonus Siqueiros masterpiece on the first floor and the beautiful views of Mexico City from the gardens.
- Kandu TapiaDecember 6, 2018This museum is a royal castle in the middle of Mexico City. The architecture is fantastic and the history that counts includes objects, furniture and antique clothes that enrich the visit even more.
- Kandu TapiaNovember 13, 2018This museum is a royal castle in the middle of Mexico City. The architecture is fantastic and the history that counts includes objects, furniture and antique clothes that enrich the visit even more.
Carlos LopezDecember 13, 2016Beautiful place! The views of the city from here are incredible!! A must see!
ViajecitosJanuary 26, 2017Nice art inside castle, nice walk up the hill to get there. Great view of the city
The ArtificialNovember 27, 2017It is located in the middle of Chapultepec Park at a height of 2,325 meters above sea level. It is the home of the National History Museum, but the nicest part is the gardens...
Melanie LongJuly 9, 2018Don’t miss the second set of stairs in the back. It takes you up to an inside garden and decorated rooms
Damian BayonaJune 28, 2017Interesting look into the history and lives of the country's elites. Easily has the best views of the city. Well worth the hike.
Lewis S.October 25, 2015They say not go on a Sunday, but it wasn't too busy and there was live music and all the stalls were open etc. Amazing building and views well worth a visit
Michael BierekMarch 26, 2016So many cool artifacts and paintings here, nestled in the heart of downtown Mexico City. Lots to see and do. Totally recommend.
David BerkowitzDecember 30, 2016If you have a student or professor ID, bring it with you and skip the line; you can walk right in.
Andrew CNovember 6, 2018Beautiful castle steeped in history perched high above CDMX offering amazing views into the past and present.- Max WennekerJanuary 22, 2017One of my favorite places in the city. Incredible views, beautiful architecture. Free on Sundays.
- Enock Pio UlleFebruary 13, 2020Fantastic! Take at least a few hours to explore the building, the history museum and its gardens.
Milton Rivera MangaSeptember 1, 2013Higly recommended: top sight in the city. Nice park with great views on the city and lot about the history.
MauroMarch 23, 2014Hydrate before start your way up to the castle. Guards don't allow bottles in and there's none for sale inside.
Catalina YangMarch 9, 2013It’s great to visit Castillo del Bosque de Chapultepec for a foreigner. Because it’s National Museum of History, and it can help you to understand a litte bit about Mexico.
Eduardo RodriguesNovember 2, 2017Nice one, beautiful view , nice architecture but the collection is only ok. Worth the visit if you have time
Eric LMarch 17, 2014Come here for panoramic views of Mexico City, a manicured garden, and the royal residence. Free on Sundays.
- Alejandro PérezMay 28, 2015Both museums are gorgeous! You can feel the lifestyle of all the people that lived there. Must see!
Spot 23o2September 10, 2012One of the must beautiful places in Mexico City, the history, the architecture, the art everything is AMAZING !
- KRDecember 21, 2014Beautiful views of the city and interesting history and architecture. Highly recommended.
- Enock Pio UlleFebruary 13, 2020Fantastic! Take at least a few hours to explore the building and its gardens.
Leon PalafoxAugust 20, 2014Be sure to be ready for the walk upstairs, and have a breathtaking view of Mexico City
Liz 🦎March 24, 2016Good exhibits, but mainly artifacts and installations. Not a lot about the history of the building.
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Museo Nacional de Historia (Castillo de Chapultepec)
Bosque de Chapultepec 1a Sección
11580 Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
México
11580 Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
México
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
+52 55 4040 5200
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- 9.2
"Great museum and the staff in the café are great. The museum store staff close the store early to go home ,,,,,,,, so do your shopping 15 mins before the museum closes . So beware ."
Carl W. Jones - 9.2
"Great experience, so worth it! It is huge, so you may take between 2 and 3 hours there, but it is very nice."
Paula Madeira - 7.9
"Inside of the Chapultepec forest, this didactic museum of special arquitecture, shows Mexican history through models, videos, dioramas and other media."
48 hrs Azap
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"Beautiful and gigantic park. You can spend the whole day here and have more things to do the next day."
Roberto Bruder Aguiar - 9.5
"The Maya and Azteca rooms are the best ones, however the entire museum is really a must, very well organized and unique collections"
Ricardo Villafane - 7.3
"Amazing and free… be prepared to walk, it’s a huge place. There are some paid activities and they all suck but the butterfly one."
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