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Museo de Antropología de Xalapa

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Xalapa-Enríquez, Mexico

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Archaeological museum· Tourist attraction

Museo de Antropología de Xalapa Reviews | Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)

Museo de Antropología de Xalapa is located in Xalapa-Enríquez, Mexico on Av. Xalapa s/n, Unidad Magisterial. Museo de Antropología de Xalapa is rated 4.7 out of 5 in the category archaeological museum in Mexico.

Address

Av. Xalapa s/n, Unidad Magisterial

Phone

+52 2288150920

Amenities

Good for kidsToiletsNo restaurant

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

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Carlos Andrés Botero

This museum is truly a must see in your visit to Xalapa, let alone Mexico. The adult fee is 55 pesos (2.86). I recommend to get an audio guide, and use the self pave option. There are pieces from 4 different cultures, covering a span of almost 2000 years. The level of detail is outstanding, and the scope of each piece is breathtaking. It will take you around 2 hours to walk down the whole down the whole collection, but them you can sit down in the gardens and enjoy a restful time aurrounding by nature. I didn't find a cafe in the premises, and instead of a gift shop they have a bookstore. A remarkable afternoon you will not regret.

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Mark Pabst

If you are interested in the Olmec civilization this is the place to go. While the collection is world class (I was disappointed that some of the exhibits were missing since they are on loan to other museums) the layout of the museum itself is exemplary. The museum consists of a large central corridor that has several exhibit halls off to the right. Between the exhibit halls are large courtyards that also display exhibits. The are few walls separating these larger spaces giving the museum an open layout (no going from one small room to the next in a maze-like layout). The museum also slopes gently down and you pass from the past to the present as you proceed down the central hallway. I rented the audio tour and while it took some getting used to at first it was worth it. Note that the signage is not bilingual. Additionally, the outside garden is lush and relaxing. Proceed through the museum to the end and then return to the entrance via the outside garden.

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Jake Reaves

An incredibly beautiful museum with an extremely large array of Olmec and other ancient Mexican artifacts, as well as local art. Very well curated and only 25 pesos with a student ID. Unfortunately no English signs for the displays but they do have QR codes for each display, if you have data available. Highly recommended!

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Dave Cooper

Very good museum, so far second only to the one in Mexico City. It’s a way out of the centre of town, but a taxi shouldn’t cost more than 50peso. Signage isn’t in English, but audio guides are available for 50peso - you leave ID as security as well and collect at the end of your visit. We spent at least 4hours to discover everything in detail, but a visit can be managed in a lot less time for a casual interest. The big draw is of course the Olmec heads, but the whole museum is interesting with statuary, artefacts and murals. There is a small cafe upstairs as well.

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Angi Gonzo

This is a Beautiful museum. Truly impressive. They do provide phones that provide english explanations. The heads are stunning.

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