Things to do in Mexico City, Mexico: The Best History Museums

December 6, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation. World-class museums, restaurants and parks rub shoulders with the remains of several cultures. The nightlife, the shopping and the history make it a must-see regardless of your travel style.
Restaurants in Mexico City

1. Conjunto San Ildefonso

Calle Justo Sierra 16, Mexico City 02710 Mexico 52 5 7624221
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Located in what was an important school in colonial times, this museum is devoted to colonial art but also has works by modern muralists, such as Diego Rivera.

2. Museo Casa de la Memoria Indomita

Regina 156 Between Calle Cruces and Jesus Maria, south east of the Zocolo, Mexico City Mexico +52 55 5709 1512
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Museo Casa de la Memoria Indomita

3. Museo del Templo Mayor

Seminario 8 Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06060 Mexico 52 5 5424784 [email protected] http://www.templomayor.inah.gob.mx/
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Museo del Templo Mayor

The ruins of the temple the Aztecs believed to be center of the universe.

Reviewed By murali8121 - Kochi (Cochin), India

Located in the historical centre next to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the national Palace. Open 9.00 - 5.00 except Mondays Entry ticket 80 pesos Time required to see two hours and more depending on interest The temple construction began around 1325 and was rebuilt multiple times. The Spanish partly destroyed the temple to make way for a cathedral in 1521. Templo Mayor was built as the main temple in the ancient capital city of Tenochtitlan for worshipping the God of war Huitzilopochtli, and Tlaloc, god of rain and agriculture, on top of pyramids with separate staircases. Do not miss the museum behind the excavations which exhibit plenty of the findings in several floors.

4. Rally en San Ildefonso

Calle Justo Sierra 16, Mexico City 02710 Mexico 52-5-702-3254
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History museum where the main attraction is a "race" in which the person knowing the most about Mexican history and culture wins a prize.

5. Museum of the City of Mexico (Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico)

30 Pino Suarez Street, Mexico City Mexico 52 5 5229936 http://www.mexicocity.gob.mx/detalle.php
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Museum of the City of Mexico (Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico)

The Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico is located in the Old Palace of the Counts of Calimaya, an eighteenth century building converted into a museum in 1964. Recently renovated, the museum offers temporary exhibitions of national and international artists, tours of the Palace, lectures, children's and family workshops, concerts and many other activities.

Reviewed By sofy-lux - Luxembourg, null

I had a wonderful tour of this museum. Exhibits are gorgeous and fabulous. I totally recommend to visit this place to all tourists who travel to Mexico and want to learn about the wonderful history of the various civilizations who built the country.

6. Museo del Ejercito y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos Bethlemitas

Filomeno Mata 6 Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06002 Mexico 555123215 http://www.ritosyretos.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=156:museo-del-ejercito-y-fuerza-aerea-mexicanos-bethlemitas&catid=9:exposiciones&Itemid=21
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Museo del Ejercito y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos Bethlemitas

7. Instituto Cultural Mexico Israel A.C.

Calle Republica Del Salvador # 41 Centro Historico, Mexico City 06000 Mexico 5709-8853 [email protected] http://www.mexico-israel.org/

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