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What can visitors see at the National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec Park?
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The National Museum of Anthropology, located in Chapultepec Park, is a world-renowned repository housing approximately 600,000 art and anthropological objects related to Mexico.
Visitors can explore a vast collection spanning pre-Hispanic history across two large floors, including:
- Ancient Artifacts: Displays feature human remains, pottery, and figures from the Pre-Classical Period (beginning c. 5000 BCE), as well as frescoes and statuary from the Classical Period (c. 200 BCE–900 CE).1
- Post-Classical Items: The collection includes fine ceremonial dishes, ornaments, and giant votive tablets from the era of the Spanish conquest.1
- Outstanding Exhibits: Notable highlights include the "Group of Figures" from the Olmec culture and the massive 22-ton Aztec "Sun Stone," which represents the history of the world.1
In addition to these galleries, the museum complex features a library with 300,000 volumes, a film archive, and public auditoriums.1