The beautiful colonial building that is home to the Museo Nacional de las Culturas was once part of the Palacio Nacional. It later became the Casa de la Moneda (official Mint) and later the Anthropology Museum, before the Chapultepec version was built. Now it´s 23 rooms display bits and bobs such as ceramics and jewelry from countries around the world whose histories have been intertwined with Mexico´s. There´ s a cafeteria, library and bookshop to while away the afternoon and guided tours are available. At the moment (Jan 2009) the museum is closed for refurbishment and the guards are vague as to when it might open again.

Location:
Moneda 13, Centro Historico
Mexico City, Mexico

Museum Types:
Anthropology, ethnography, Cultural

Price Description: Free

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:9.30 a.m.

Open Hours to:6 p.m.

Days Closed:Monday

Travel Skills: None

Contact Information:
Phone: 5522 1490

By Lisa Rodan

Created: 10 Mar 2009

Updated: 10 Mar 2009