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Museo Nacional de San Carlos vs Museo Nacional de Antropologia
Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, National Museum of Anthropology ranks significantly better than Museo Nacional de San Carlos. National Museum of Anthropology ranks #3 in Mexico City with accolades from 5 publications including Concierge, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Museo Nacional de San Carlos
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Puente de Alvarado, 50 City 06030
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Fodor's
"In a handsome, 18th-century, neoclassical stone building with a stunning open-air oval courtyard, is an important collection of European art."
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Frommer's
"Was once the Academy of San Carlos, an art school that some of the country's great painters -- Rivera and Orozco among them -- attended."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"European art from the 14th century to early 20th century, including works by Rubens and Goya."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"European paintings have pride of place at the Museo Nacional de San Carlos, housed in a Neoclassical building built between 1798 and 1805 by Manuel Tolsá. "
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia
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Concierge
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Paseo de la Reforma at Calle Gandhi, Section 1, Mexico City, 11580, Mexico
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Fodor's
"Architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez's outsanding design provides the proper home for one of the finest archaeological collections in the world."
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Be sure to see the magnificent reconstruction of the tomb of 8th-century Mayan ruler Pakal
Concierge
"A must-see collection of artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian cultures is housed in this 1964 building."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This world-class museum stands in an extension of the Bosque de Chapultepec."
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Frommer's
"If you're short on time stick to the Aztec and Mayan halls, which are the most popular for good reason."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Its exceptional collections highlight the diversity of cultures that make up Mexico, juxtaposing Pre-Columbian civilisations with the current reality of the country's indigenous people."
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