A Major Cultural Landmark
The National Museum of Anthropology (NMA), one of the most significant cultural venues in Ibero-America, welcomed 5,048,893 visitors throughout 2025. This figure surpasses the 3,781,523 attendees recorded in 2024, reinforcing its position as a global reference for the study and dissemination of human diversity.
About the Museum
The emblematic site, part of the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) network, boasts 22 permanent exhibition halls and a collection of over 250,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts. These pieces illustrate the fusion of Mesoamerican, indigenous, and European cultures that have enriched Mexico’s history.
A Year of Achievements
In 2025, the NMA was honored with the Princess of Asturias Concord Award by the Fundación Princesa de Asturias del Reino de España. The museum also hosted the 36th International Book Fair of Anthropology and History and the 40th INAH Awards, long-standing initiatives by the institute.
- Exhibitions Hosted: The museum showcased notable exhibitions, including “Amazonía: A Journey to the Lungs of the Earth” by the late Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado (1944-2025) and an exhibition commemorating the 200th anniversary of the National Museum of Mexico, the first repository during the independence era that gave birth to the NMA and other museum venues.
- Upcoming Exhibitions: The exhibition “Côte d’Ivoire. A Country, Many Cultures” will be on display until January 2026, narrating the history of Ivory Coast marked by cultural diversity and pivotal events shaping its identity and memory.
- Another Interesting Exhibition: “Belleza Eterna a lo Largo del Río Amarillo: Ornamentos de Plata de los Siglos XVII-XX en Shanxi, China” features 143 pieces displayed outside the Shanxi Museum for the first time.
New Access Fees
Starting this year, new access fees for museums and archaeological sites managed by INAH under the Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público will take effect. The general admission to the NMA, the National Museum of History (Castillo de Chapultepec), Templo Mayor, and Teotihuacan or Palenque (Category I) costs 210 pesos, with a 50% discount for national and resident foreigners with proof of residence.
- Category II Fees: 157 pesos
- Category III Fees: 144 pesos
Exemptions from Fees
Free admission remains for seniors with INAPAM credentials, minors under 13, students, teachers, interns, and researchers (with INAH authorization), as well as certified tour guides from the federal Tourism Secretariat while performing their professional duties.
Additionally, Mexican citizens and resident foreigners can enjoy free admission to all INAH museums on Sundays.
