Museo Nacional de Historia, National museum in Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City, Mexico.
The National History Museum occupies multiple floors of Chapultepec Castle, displaying collections that document Mexico's development from prehistoric times to the twentieth century.
The museum, which opened on September 27, 1944, occupies a former military academy and imperial residence that served as home to Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico.
The exhibition halls contain historical documents, military artifacts, personal objects, paintings, and furniture representing different periods of Mexican society and governance.
Visitors can join guided tours in Spanish or English for 210 MXN per person, with groups limited to 25 people per scheduled time slot.
The museum's location at the highest point of Chapultepec Hill provides visitors with panoramic views of Mexico City through the castle's windows and terraces.
Location: Mexico City
Location: Miguel Hidalgo
Location: Chapultepec
Location: Primera Sección del Bosque de Chapultepec
Official opening: September 27, 1944
Website: https://mnh.inah.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.42194,-99.17934
Latest update: May 13, 2025 21:00
Mexico City combines Aztec and Spanish colonial history through monuments, museums, and archaeological sites. The National Palace displays Diego Rivera murals, while Chapultepec Castle offers city views. The Aztec ruins of Templo Mayor and Xochimilco canals complement the cultural heritage.
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