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Museo del Caracol

Tourist attraction Museum History museum

Mexican history related via models, videos & panels in a striking space resembling a snail shell. People often mention Spanish, museum, Mexican,


Address

San Miguel Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, 11580 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Website

www.caracol.inah.gob.mx

Contact

+52 55 5211 5239

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 4:15 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Spanish (10) museum (8) Mexican (6)
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  • 4/5 Shai G. 4 years ago on Google • 217 reviews
    Everything is in Spanish :( But the maquettes are very beautiful and the building itself is very special. Its one huge spiral that's very fun to go through. The roof has many amazing cacti and a brief explanation of each species. It's a pretty cheap attraction you can definitely spend an hour or two here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Diana R. 4 years ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Cost was 80 pesos, which is the same as Chapultepec Castle but with much less stuff. The focus is on mostly Mexican revolutions from approximately 1700 to the early 20th century. The museum is completely made up of informational wall placards and dioramas. The dioramas are great but there are no other visual displays other than that. The only other display, which was really awesome, was at the end in a circular room, which I assume is the center of the snail shell, which held a book that I think was the original Mexican Constitution, and had a yellow stained glass ceiling and a giant Mexican eagle. Since I was translating every wall placard into English, it took longer than I expected to get through the museum, but still only took me about an hour and a half. If you are a native Spanish speaker or can read Spanish, I assume it would take you less than an hour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlton L. 1 year ago on Google • 55 reviews
    Amazing place. Tucked away near the entrance to the Chapultepec Castle and inexpensive. There are no English language captions so be prepared to read your Mexican history via photos and dioramas. The architecture is stunning and the final room holding the constitution is very powerful. I got a sense of the sweep of the multiple revolutions Mexican people have had to stage to get to their independence. I found it very moving and I am drawn to learn more about these strong and beautiful people with their amazing resilience and strength.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rose C. 4 years ago on Google • 36 reviews
    I think you can get a good initiation to some of the history of Mexico and all the players from other countries who wanted a piece or all of this beautiful country. Take your time and read the information with each picture or representation. It will make you want to know more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Michael T. 9 months ago on Google
    The story should also be in English too (ideally), or at least explained before you buy a ticket. Just be aware everything on Spanish only. The models and sets done extremely well 👌🏼, and with my limited Spanish, I found the history quite interesting. I think it's too expensive, at 90$. Maybe reduce the price, and add in English (or audio option) and I'm sure more visitors with make the visit as it was empty the whole hour I was there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leo M. 2 years ago on Google • 174 reviews
    Quiet, underappreciated history museum located along the way to the Chapultepec's Castle. Entrance is paid separately. It contains dioramas showing important events from Mexico's independence fights to Mexico's revolutionary war.

  • 2/5 Patrick Ballou (Mistakes Were M. 5 years ago on Google • 130 reviews
    Interesting, but not great for a non Spanish speaking visitor. It was neat seeing the constitution and the room it was in was beautiful. $75 pesos on the Sunday I was there. Free bag check.

  • 5/5 Nathan B. 5 years ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Very informative museum covering Mexican history starting from Spanish rule through the adoption of the current constitution (which you can view at the end). All signs are in Spanish only, but I believe they offer audio guides in several languages.

  • 5/5 Jorge Lopez M. 5 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 Michele S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great museum. I absolutely enjoyed this place. Take your time, look at everything. Don't miss down stairs. The entrance to xibalba is behind the red tall statue. Just an wonderful little museum.

  • 2/5 Lars Edeen I. 4 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    I would avoid this museum if you do not read/ speak Spanish. The museum is full of interesting dioramas and images, but without speaking Spanish there is very little context to understanding them. I would recommend visiting the roof top garden however, it is small but spectacular... and it is free.

  • 3/5 Jose Carlos Alarcon L. 4 years ago on Google
    Mexico´s History told in a comprehensive way for children. Museum shop at the site has some cool stuff that the Chapultepec Castle Shop does not have.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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