Museo del Templo Mayor
Museo del Templo Mayor
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The ruins of the temple the Aztecs believed to be center of the universe.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Centro Histórico
The beating heart of the city lies within Centro Histórico, the vast expanse of historical buildings and monuments that are a must when exploring Mexico City. Places such as the Museo Biblioteca Palacio Postal, Casa de los Azulejos and Palacio de Bellas Artes are the perfect eye candy for anyone seeking to admire arts and architecture. Don't forget to visit the wide variety of markets and plazas where any vintage item, handicrafts and jewelry characteristic of each state in Mexico can be found on Sundays. Admire majestic views of the city from the Monumento a la Revolución and Torre Latinoamericana, and round out the experience with restaurants of all cuisines nearby.
How to get there
- Zócalo • 3 min walk
- Allende • 7 min walk
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- RonSavannah, Georgia892 contributionsLarge three part museumThis museum consists of three parts - small jndoor area after the entrance, large outdoor excavation area and several level building. It took us couple of hours to see everything. Some English, but mostly Spanish only.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 May 2023
- JenMWS12 contributionsGood museum in historical centralGood anthropology / historical museum. If you’re going in the summer, go early because it is sweltering walking around the ruins part outside. This is right in the heart of the historical district - lots of walking nearby with very little shade.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 May 2023
- Joshua B3 contributionsAlmost lost ruinsThe Templo Mayor is a must ruin was almost lost to history until it was rediscovered about 100 years ago. The location has ruins and a museum that takes a few hours. If you like history and ruins, you must see.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 17 July 2023
- David MarinoCalifornia562 contributionsAMAZING....missing this is like missing The Forum if you go to Rome!!!I can only say "head bending." This is a must see top three in Mexico City. The excavation and preservation of the site is world class, particularly that the Spanish tore it down! The relics that are on display in the museum structure at the back are not to be missed. It's a 4 story structure, and you don't really get a good sense on the ground floor that it's worth going in, but don't miss it! Every floor gets better, and you can spend an hour here and you will see critical findings that you don't see at the Anthropology Museum. I was stunned by how affordable the museum is and how few people were there, as the entrance is obscure as it's underground at the back right corner of the cathedral, and not particularly well marked. However, the museum is NOT the little underground area where the tickets are sold, but the massive 4 story structure on the other side of the temple excavations.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 September 2023
- md115Potomac, Maryland440 contributionsIncredible historyFascinating history well represented in an eight room exhibit. We visited this during a City Walking tour, but there's a lot more information in the museum. It's incredible how many of the artifacts were found. Also fascinating to speculate are there more? It's an easy, intellectually stimulating visit Admission price is $90 MXN (~$6 USD).Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 15 November 2023
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Dzeny
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina589 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
The museum is awesome! So many things to see in it, it took us a few hours.
A lot of people don't visit Templo Mayor because they think they saw everything just by walking around it, but they are so wrong.
Don't miss the museum!
A lot of people don't visit Templo Mayor because they think they saw everything just by walking around it, but they are so wrong.
Don't miss the museum!
Written 25 January 2024
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24018 Traveler
Roanoke, VA2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
What a great place to be totally immersed in ancient Aztec history. There's a lot to see in the museum and on the grounds, so plan a visit of several hours.
Written 1 January 2024
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debp
Atlanta, GA329 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
This museum is a true gem. Well laid out. I was not expecting so many great artifacts and works of art.
Written 28 December 2023
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Laura L
Chicago, IL311 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
A cultural treasure that Mexico is still uncovering. An active archeological site in the middle of one of the greatest cities on earth. 90pesos.
Written 18 November 2023
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md115
Potomac, MD440 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Fascinating history well represented in an eight room exhibit.
We visited this during a City Walking tour, but there's a lot more information in the museum.
It's incredible how many of the artifacts were found. Also fascinating to speculate are there more?
It's an easy, intellectually stimulating visit
Admission price is $90 MXN (~$6 USD).
We visited this during a City Walking tour, but there's a lot more information in the museum.
It's incredible how many of the artifacts were found. Also fascinating to speculate are there more?
It's an easy, intellectually stimulating visit
Admission price is $90 MXN (~$6 USD).
Written 15 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
betterthanwork
Nottingham, UK1,337 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The remains of the external walls can be viewed from the street, but it is the museum where you can see so many interesting historic pieces.
Written 12 November 2023
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Russell C
Leicestershire, UK15 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
A fascinating and wonderful sight, right in the centre of the city, the temple is always a good visit and the museum on the sight is very interesting explaining not just the temple but of pre Hispanic Mexico.
Written 14 October 2023
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David Marino
California562 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
I can only say "head bending." This is a must see top three in Mexico City. The excavation and preservation of the site is world class, particularly that the Spanish tore it down! The relics that are on display in the museum structure at the back are not to be missed. It's a 4 story structure, and you don't really get a good sense on the ground floor that it's worth going in, but don't miss it! Every floor gets better, and you can spend an hour here and you will see critical findings that you don't see at the Anthropology Museum. I was stunned by how affordable the museum is and how few people were there, as the entrance is obscure as it's underground at the back right corner of the cathedral, and not particularly well marked. However, the museum is NOT the little underground area where the tickets are sold, but the massive 4 story structure on the other side of the temple excavations.
Written 16 September 2023
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Joshua B
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The Templo Mayor is a must ruin was almost lost to history until it was rediscovered about 100 years ago. The location has ruins and a museum that takes a few hours. If you like history and ruins, you must see.
Written 17 July 2023
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Jacobtravel
Sacramento, CA7 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Neat historic area. The staff chased us around the entire time asking us to see our tickets. This happen 4 different times the last time they were trying to imply we needed to pay more. We left. The proceeded to chase is out of the museum into the plaza insisting we pay more. These folks are shady, corrupt, and super unprofessional. I suggest you just walk around outside. Don’t pay the 90 pesos to get in. You see a small one room area or 20 artifacts and have access to one short walk way. Not worth the time or hassle.
Written 30 June 2023
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María José V
Santiago, Chile26 contributions
Hola! ¿Hay mucha fila para comprar las entradas?
Hay estacionamiento??
Juan Miguel C
13 contributions
Te recomiendo dejar tu auto en la colonia Roma cerca de metro Insurgentes, los domingos no hay parquímetro y toma el metro para llegar, la estación más cercana es Zócalo
veronica maria p
Puerto Montt, Chile9 contributions
Existen guias para contratar en el mismo Templo Mayor?
Martha V.
Orlando, FL14 contributions
Si hay guías, a veces son estudiantes de la carrera de arqueología y/o profesionales. No se recomienda para niños menores de 10 años si son muy activos, si le gusta la historia pues se recorre como 5 horas viendo cada parte. Hay paseos con guías que se pasa lo "más importante" y sería mas corto.
Juventino V
3 contributions
Hola, qué tal. Alguien sabe si se puede entrar al museo con mochila? (vamos la semana entrante y esta anunciada lluvia toda la semana, asi que necesitamos cargar con paraguas y ponchos para la familia).
Luis Carranza
79 contributions
Hola,si es posible entrar con mochilas,solo que te las revisan en la entrada y a la salida.
Mónica C
Mexico City, Mexico
¿¿Alguien podría orientarme sobre los costos?? Por favor
impresos_anahuac
Ciudad de México, México6 contributions
El costo de entrada es de $70 martes a domingo, hay entrada sin costo para menores de 13 años, estudiantes, maestros, adultos de la tercera edad, pensionados y jubilados presentando identificaciom que lo acredite. Los domingos hay entrada libre a todo publico nacional o extranjero con residencia
SDhummingbird
San Diego, CA1 contribution
Is there a locker or storage area where to leave our large backpacks if we get there at opening time directly from airport?
Jonathan B
529 contributions
Yes. In fact, you'll have to check your larger bags anyway as they aren't allowed in. They will give you a claim number and you'll pick them up after.
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