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9 History Museums in Cuauhtémoc District That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Conjunto San Ildefonso
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
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. MUBO, Museo Interactivo de la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores
3. Museo Casa de la Memoria Indomita
4. Museo del Templo Mayor
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4.5 based on 4,327 reviews
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.
5. Memory and Tolerance Museum
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4.5 based on 1,570 reviews
The Memory and Tolerance Museum delinates -in a didactic manner- the historical memory of the multiple genocides and crimes against humanity. The visit warns the viewer of the danger of difference, discrimination and violence in order to engender responsability, respect and consciousness in each and every person. Contemporary subjects are also presented in order to lead us to reflect on the role we wish to play in our every day lives. Tolerance, diversity, dialogue and empathy force us to see the commitment we all have to humanity. The visitor is invited to be generators of change through social action.
Reviewed By akimball2k - Mexico City, Mexico
This museum focuses initially on the World War II Holocaust and covers genocidal atrocities in other regions like Armenia, Guatemala, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur and others which I found to be a unique experience compared to other museum experiences I've had. While each exhibit is full of information, poignant, and approached with a multi-media experience, I really appreciated the corrollary to the exhibit: tolerance, commnunity, diversity, acceptance. This included the effects of modern day technology (fake news, social media) and certain presidents deriding certain nationalities which made me feel tremendously ashamed. I thought the temporary exhibit was well done, though a little juvenile, I'm glad this museum aims to plant seeds early and is accessible to all ages. I noticed in the bookstore that other temporary exhibitions are ones I regret missing, too. Really well done!
6. Rally en San Ildefonso
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
History museum where the main attraction is a "race" in which the person knowing the most about Mexican history and culture wins a prize.
7. Museum of the City of Mexico (Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico)
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4.0 based on 83 reviews
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.
8. Museo del Ejercito y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos Bethlemitas
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
