City: Miguel Hidalgo
Top Things to do in Miguel Hidalgo
What to do and see in Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico: The Best Museums
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.
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1. Museo Nacional de Antropologia
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5.0 based on 19,688 reviews
Considered one of the world's most comprehensive natural history museums, this famous institution houses four square kilometers of exhibits in 23 exhibition halls.
Reviewed By LauraGrabs4 - Hamburg, Germany
Huge museum, amazing exhibition halls, everything sehr explain, a wonderful way to get to know about the beginnings of Mexico's history and all about the prehispánico cultures, great guides, beautiful spaces, a shame the moctezuma´s headress is a copy, the original is in Vienna. Must visit!
2. Galeria Oscar Roman
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
An art gallery that contains the work of artists from several disciplines.
3. Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec
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4.5 based on 372 reviews
Located at the Castle of Chapultepec, a structure which has served as everything from a military academy to the home of the Mexican president, this museum specializes in Mexican art and culture from the beggining of the Conquest of Mexico until the beggining of the 20th. Century.
Reviewed By PrawetJ - Washington DC, United States
If you visit the Museo Nacional de Historia (MNH or National Museum of History) or the Chapultepec Castle, considered you that you completed two important landmarks or things to do. MNH is located inside the Castle in the Chapultepec Park. According to the pamflet, there areThere twelve or so rooms that chronicled fvarious stages of Mexican history, startifng the foundation of the Spanish Empire to War of Independence, and the the Revolution of 1910. There are plenty of things to read about the history, paintings, murals, and objects related to history of the country. Gardens and stained glasses are fabulous. Don't forget the view of the city from different angles. Wear comfortable shoes because you will walk up the hill and down to get to the Castle and back to the ground.
4. Museo Comite Olimpico
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
A museum dedicated to the history of Mexican athletes in the Olympic Games.
5. Museo Casa Luis Barragan
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
The preserved home of Mexican architect Luis Barragán allows visitors to view a primary example of his famous architectural style.
Reviewed By jimpynyc
We had a fantastic time in Mexico City. But without a doubt, our top stop was the Casa Luis Barragán. His use of color, light, and nods to local tradition were expert, creating subtle rhythms of overlapping spaces, room-by-room, as well as between inside and gardened-outside views. Tip: there is a-not-insignificant cost to take photos. If there are more than one in your party, go for one person to be your photographer. The halls are narrow, but the staff are pretty good about letting one or two straggle to snap their shots as the hallways and rooms empty.
6. Museo Soumaya
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4.5 based on 3,876 reviews
This museum explores the role of art and culture in human life and includes art by such luminaries as the French sculptor Rodin.
Reviewed By sharianl2017 - Cumbaya, Ecuador
I had no expectations on this museum, but was blown away by it. They have such a beautiful collection of art and the architecture of the building is stunning too, museum is free to the public and we ended up staying all morning there!
7. Museo del Carcamo de Dolores
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By KatHD2347 - Vancouver, Canada
It is such a hidden gem that when we asked local workers doing some gardening in the Chapultec, They didn't know it was literally next door. When we got there, we were the only ones. There are descriptions in English about the place and Diego's work on this project and they are worth reading (look for them on the wall on the left-hand side from the entrance). Stunning design and concept and beautifully restored as it used to be a pool from what I read. definitely worth stopping by if you appreciate the art, murals and Diego's work.
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9. Museo Trick Eye
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Trick Eye Museum, the optical illusion 3D art museum, is the hottest attraction in Mexico city.Trick Eye Museum is the world's first AR (augmented reality) museum, which applies augmented reality technology on its exhibits to produce vibrant and exciting photos and videos. Visitors can meet a fire-breathing sea dragon while standing over a log bridge, swim with whale sharks while trapped in a large tank, and even meet polar bears while sitting on ice cliffs.
Reviewed By felcaz5
make sure to download the app and go early, since it gets crowded, it is inside the Antara Shopping Mall, and is worth visiting as you will have tons of fun pictures to take
10. Kurimanzutto
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By I1227YZmelissam - Brooklyn, United States
I have seen two shows here - the current Dahn Vo and the Sarah Lucas last year. What can I say? The shows have a sensitivity of curation that blows away the viewer. The space is an architectural marvel filled with light and greenery. A must see if you like contemporary art.
