Templo Mayor Museum in Toluca

Incredible museum that shows us the greatness of the Mexican ancestors. Take your time if you are not used to a high level above the sea, you may feel short of breath, so take your time and enjoy this magnificent museum.

Legitimately better than the archeology museum in Mexico City. Templo Mayor is the historical main temple of the Aztec capital. Entrance allows you to walk through the ruins, then gain entrance into a huge museum filled wall to wall with authentic pieces of history. If you can only see one thing in Mexico City, go here.

This was the first place I visited in CDMX. It was one of the reasons I came to Mexico. I was not disappointed. I spent more than two days learning about the Aztecs.

WOW! so much history in 1 place, the tour person told us the entire story about all the findings, when you are in the area you can feel the energy and how the area is protected due to the importance of what happened there many years a go. try it out if you are in the area.

Try this place instead of or before visiting the Anthropology museum and you will see the same artifacts much better and in context.

Great stop while you’re in the historic center. Learned so much and really loved being able to walk thru the ruins and see it up close instead of just in photos. Incredible that this was all right in the city center. A really wonderful experience.

Great place to see some Native American representations, and feel the lively Mexico City.

The museum is very nice and well designed. Not everything has English explanation but it is better than anthropology museum. You get to learn about the ongoing excavations in centro and the two main temples of Aztec. You get to see lots of different offering to gods from fancy blades to sea shells and corals. It is free for students everyday and local residents on Sundays.

Interesting large museum with plenty of items from pre-Spanish history. Some items only have Spanish description, but no English. Nice outside area to see the remains of temple. Fair price of $85 MXN.

So this site it still an active site they are still uncovering the barrier temple. Because the Spanish built the current mexico city on water the town in sinking you can see the shift in the cemet. The story of this templo siege is remarkable. I was explained by a very good friend of mine. That the baby born of the mothers whomb was half god half human at moment of the babys birth got a knife and cut of itd sister head for trying kill her mom and the baby. The baby became living legend feared upon for the God like powers. I cant remember the name she told me but the story had my jaw hit the ground in dismay. Apparently the temple was dismantled and ten feet away they built the cathedral with the same rock from the ancient temple. Im Mexican 100 precent and never had this story before. Definitely worth the trip 👌 they keep finding more. And uncovering things that were not supposed to be tampered with. The spirit energy there is very uneasy.

Nice historical ruins. And a part of it is public

Didn’t go inside to this one but looked interesting from the outside

Surreal to see these archeological ruins standing in the middle of the city.Loved it.I wish the ruins itself were longer than the museum, but thats not really a reason to take rating away.

Great experience overall.!! Dont bring any food or drinks, youll have to either consume or toss them at the entrance !!Its good to know that some parts of the expo are in Spanish only so if you dont know any Spanish its best to bring someone who does or take a guide. The temporary expo (aug 2022was in Spanish only.All that being said the museum is absolutely amazing and has a very interesting collection with lots of info. It explains and shows very well the complicated duality of Aztec culture. Some interesting nuances are pointed out about living under European colonisation and the conservation of Aztec heritage under these circumstances. The temporary expo was interesting as well and very clearly curated with a lot of passion. The ruins themselves are in fact the least interesting part of the visit as the temple is no longer recognizable as such, especially compared to other ruins like Teotihuacan. Overall a great experience.

Super beautifulIt has a very interesting stuff all about the Aztec or Mexica culture.

This is a must see museum in Mexico City in order to truly understand the history of the city and the Mexica people. You will get a very comprehensive understanding of the timeline before and after the Spanish colonials. You will see some amazing artifacts and learn the local history of the different areas that were found over the years. Additionally, the museum building itself is amazing.The outdoor area, the remains of the temple is absolutely mesmerizing, very cool to explore from the ramps. Inside, the museum is expansive, with eight large halls of exhibits from everything from the excavation, history, to the customs of the Mexica people, the relation to the entirety of Mexico and the SouthWest. There are some really spectacular artifacts and relics and really its a lot to take in during one visit.In regards to the issue of not bringing water in, yes, water is not allowed, that is well understood, and many people (including my familyare annoyed by this. Our solution was to drink a large bottle of water before going in (there are free, clean bathrooms inside). I can understand how it could be a big disaster if someone spills water, soda, or whatever on these ancient relics. How could the museum ensure that whats being brought in is just water and not something sugary, acidic, etc. The tradeoff is that many of the relics are out in the open and you can get right next to them. So, dont let the water issue stop you from visiting, just buy a couple of bottles right outside in the square and think of it as a cost of visiting the museum.

Very interesting, the museum is fascinating and its easy to walk around, irs also in the very center of the city so its east to combine

Very nice view and weather was beautiful and the ruins and art very intriguing. I went 3 weeks ago to Mexico city.

Whats up everyone!! If you are looking for a great museum about the history of the cultul of Mexico, you definetely should come here! A beautiful walk around the ruin plus 8 rooms of a lot of beautiful things to see and learn! I recommend this place for everybody who visit mexico city!

The Templo Mayor museum is well-worth admission. The initial tour of the Templo Mayor is outside where you can see the foundation of the temple complex. Then there is a large indoor gallery with numerous pieces from the area, including some impressive statuary. A fun stop if you are around the Zocalo.

Interesting archeological site.

Nice Ruins and a great museum with 8 sectors. Just 85 pesos ( ~ 5 dollars).

We were excited to view this site but disappointed with the lack of English translation, the QR code didn’t work. Museum one was English and Spanish but the English stopped after that in Museum 2. Would advise to not pay and just view from the outside if you don’t speak Spanish as it will be frustrating if you can’t understand any of the displays.

This place is huge but its a must if youre in CDMX. This is the spot where the grandest Aztec temple stood. A temple that kept expanding with each new emperor. It boasts an outdoor exhibition where you see the ruins, but theres also a huge indoors space describing Aztec culture, artefacts, and what happened with the temple after the Spanish conquest. Super informative, youll spend at least 2 hours here.

Dont bring water or gum, youll have to toss it in the trash. It is very hot so bring a hat on and good shoes, so much to see, outside is very hot but inside the museum is very nice and cool.Its an archeological site that is worth the price (4USDand it is very historical! Discovered in 1978 the Templo Mayor was then opened to the public and we are able to see history within our reach. Its a must see in Mexico City and you must read everything to learn about the history of the site.

The museum itself was a great experience. But, a quick warning, it is a time consuming museum. If you are willing to stop and read every little detail, this is a visit that can take more than an hour. But if youre only there to see the architecture and skim through the artifacts, then it will be a quick one. The thing that I liked the most was the attention to detail and the explicit amount of information available about every artifact and the construction itself. The only thing that I did not like was the whole process of being admitted to the museum. They do a back-pack check and obligate you to throw away any food or water that you may be carrying. Which is dumb because they have a luggage center where you can leave all your belonging at no extra-cost. If you are going to visit the museum, make sure to not take anything but your phone and wallet.

The museum has very nice collections of artifacts but with mostly illustrations/captions in Spanish. I had to use Google translate to navigate my way and enjoy the visit. Some artifacts could have been better displayed.

They don’t allow water. Many museums do not allow water, but they will hold it for you. These people will not do that. Mexico City is at a high altitude and you need water. I went in while my wife had to wait outside to hold the water. I found that most of the good stuff could be viewed from the terrace which you can go on for free. I recommend you pass up paying admission to go see this place unless you are really really interested in Mayan history.

Beautiful artifacts on display. Lots of history. Plenty to see.. Overall an amazing experience.

Simply amazing!The museum is very well organized but I didnt know there was one. I thought I was coming to see some ruins and thats it.I wish there was better signage to traverse the ruins and to guide tourists over to the museum housing all the amazing discoveries unearthed during the excavation of Templo Mayor.A must see for anyone visiting Mexico City!

Fascinating place and history. To think Mexico is built right atop of the original city only a few meters above it! LOTS of well preserved artifacts - any one of which would be prized by any museum.

Amazing museum dont miss checking it out while in the Centro historico!

This is great museum in Mexico City, if one is downtown this is a must visit for Mexicans and foreigners. The museum has nice facilities and a very well (dated sequenceplaned path to understand ancient Mexican history. This museum is not as big as the "Antropología" one (alsoin Mexico City. So "Templo Mayor Museum" can be completed in one morning.

Aztec archeological site. Great info on Aztec civilization and culture museum is included. Free for Mexican citizens and kids under 12, cheap for everyone else.

The museum was excellent. You cant get very close to the main ruins, so dont expect to be climbing around on them.

Must see in Mexico City. Unfortunately due to Covid not every part of ruins is accessible. Interesting museum on site.

Cool archeological dig in the middle of Centro district, uncovering lots of ancient monoliths. Affiliated with the Anthropology museum.

So much to see here. The museum just kept going on. The ruins were very cool to walk around also.

It was a very enjoyable visit, and there was a lot to explore. You have to give it at least 2-3 hours to properly see everything and immerse yourself in the ancient Mexica culture.

Nice historical site! This is an experience you must partake in. The history of what happened here is sad, but the information provided explains in good detail what happened to the Aztec people. If youre in Mexico City make a point to see this site.

Templo Mayor Museum is the main temple in Tenochtitlan now Mexico city. Its astonishing that theyve uncovered many treasures and offerings in this temple. They have several exhibits: archaeological background, ritual and sacrifice, tribute and trade, Huitzilopochtli, Tláloc, flora and fauna, agriculture, and historical archeology. This temple was dedicated to the gods. Definitely worth visiting, fair price, and near other museums.

Gem of a place in the city center. It is worth the visit inside and the museum. Museum is huge and needs atleast half day to experience properly. We were short on time and were able to get maximum experience in 2 hours. Entry to the museum closes at 5 pm, but once inside you can explore till 5.45.

Our visit here was somewhat of a letdown, I must confess. While the surrounding area and the Zócalo are certainly worth visiting due to the striking architecture in the area, the ruins were not as memorable as many others I’ve visited, both in Mexico and elsewhere. Meanwhile, the hours posted were not those in effect and so when we got there for opening time it was still closed. Returning an hour later we learned that we couldn’t enter with our water containers and that here was no place to check our packs “due to the pandemic”…¿what?!!! We gave up without seeing the museum itself.

I must say this rates 10 stars. This is simply one of the most complete archeological museums with an awesome collection, exquisite esthetic sense and an exceptional layout to flow you through it.I think I left there with sensory over load. This a must see museum.

The Templo Mayor has been always my Museum of preference in Mexico City. It is dedicated to the Aztec culture: Tenochtitlan. The arqueoligical site was closed to the public (COVID-19but the Museum was open. Excelente información a a huge coleccion of arqueological findings. You cannot visit México City without making a stop at this wonderful place.

If you are in Mexico City, you have to al least walk by this place. Unfortunately, it was still.closed due to Covid (June 2021). However, we found a guide that gave us a quick 15 minute tour and info about the ruins from the top of the location. As you can see from the pics, there is still plenty to see from the street. Spend the $10 bucks for the tour, they give you plenty of good info, English or Spanish.Enjoy yall.

This is one amazing place and so well presented and preserved. Gives us an idea of how advanced the people were in the past and how inventive they were using available materials to make things work back then. The displays are so well done. You need quite some time to do it justice.

Awesome archaeological site & museum right off the Citys main square / Zocalo. You are provided access to walk amongst the ruins at the epicenter of the former indigenous Aztec empires sacred temple of Hueteocalli. Its amazing to be there in person and realize what once stood all around you. The museum inside is well appointed with many informative exhibits and models of the former indigenous capital city.

So you really do have to visit the site.The ruins are incredible and there are English texts to explain what you are looking at.The museum part is a bit of a mishmash and lacking much explanation in English, so for non-Spanish-speaking visitors it’s kind of a wash - a bunch of artifacts with no context.I cruised though pretty quickly because it just didn’t hold up next to the spectacular ruins and I didn’t really know what I was looking at.

Breath taking ruins placed right next to the cathedral built from its stolen stones. A moving walk through history. Attached to a wonderful museum dedicated to the Aztec civilization. Not only will you see an amazing site, but you will probably also learn some thing. Try to swing by on a Sunday when all museums in Mexico City are free. Well worth it