ENORMOUS MUSEUM IN MEXICO (NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY)| Eileen Aldis

The National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropología) is absolutely enormous. Located in Mexico City's Chapultepec Park, it's the largest and most visited museum in all of Mexico. The museum has an extensive collection of artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian history that are of special archaeological and anthropological significance. Covering about 80,000 square metres, the architecture is stunning and has a huge umbrella-like structure supported by just a single beam. Some of the highlights of the museum are giant stone heads from the Olmec civilization as well as treasures from the Mayan civilization. Two of the most popular attractions are the Aztec Stone Of The Sun and a reconstruction of the tomb of Pacal The Great, a Mayan ruler who was deified (603 CE - 683 CE). You could easily spend days in this massive museum, but it's worth seeing even if you only have a couple of hours.
For more information, visit the museum's website: www.mna.inah.gob.mx/
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[@EileenAldis]

Have you been to this enormous museum before?

[@manoftheserengeti3052]

Yes, I have Eileen. Went there on my first trip to Mexico City and it is an awesome place. The museum's centerpiece is so impressive and to see it in person really provides the scale necessary to appreciate even more! I love your videos and if you ever get the chance to do a video on the Trotsky museum, I would appreciate it as it is one place that I have missed on my trips to Mexico City.

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! You're so right about the scale. When I first walked in and saw the 'umbrella' I was left a bit breathless. It really anchors the space in a beautiful way. It's funny you mention the Trotsky museum because it's actually included in a video coming very soon!

[@edsonmelendez2445]

Eileen Aldis I've been living in Mexico City all my life, I have even been in that very museum at least three times and I don't even know half of all the things you talked about in this video. 😅 I really enjoy everything in your videos. Keep up the good work, smile and keep having a great time in Mexico. Good luck! 😉

[@DutchNomadFamily]

We didn't visit the museum yet, but we will visit Mexico city next month and make sure to visit this museum. Thanks for sharing, therefore I left you a sub 👍

[@FlordePrimavera81]

yes Eileen! and one day is not enough to see and learn all, really beautiful:)

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

This museum is Epic! Im from Paris so museum is definitely a thing we do and go to from very young age! This museum blew my mind. I have visited it twice and twice we where the last ones...they had to kick us out 🤣. It has become one of my fav place to visit ever... 🇲🇽 💚🤍❤ SabrinaFromLondon 🇬🇧

[@EileenAldis]

Hey Sabrina! I just randomly found your comment from a couple of years ago on this video! Sorry I missed replying to it before. I'm definitely a museum person too. Remember when they had to ask us to leave the Faberge egg museum in Russia?! 😂

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

@@EileenAldis yes one of my favourite episode ever! Gosh I loved the Finnish 🇫🇮/ Russia series I really wanted to go check St Petersburg I wonder if I will ever make it! It’s all so sad 😞 I can’t believe it’s still going on… Of course my fav other series of yours were Taiwan and Türkiye and I’m really hoping that I can go to these 2 countries in near future 🤞🏼

[@renacimientodelsol5620]

It is by far, one of the most incredible museums in the world.

[@EileenAldis]

There's so much to see! You could easily spend days looking around.

[@jamesbooth1109]

Yea Yea Yea it is cool and all but have you ever been to an American Mcdonalds They have some ancient cheeseburgers

[@Mario_N64]

@@jamesbooth1109 I had some Jurassic fries.

[@oliverolivares6175]

gracias Eileen por mostrar lo bonito que es mi país 🇲🇽

[@EileenAldis]

Hola Oliver! Gracias por ver y así que me alegro de que estás disfrutando :) México es un hermoso lugar y me encantó estar allí!

[@mariamar2114]

Te agradezco...los vídeos positivos de México..no todo es violencia...Cuidate.

[@EileenAldis]

Me encantó mi tiempo en méxico :) gracias por ver!

[@hollandl9574]

Eileen Aldis pense que vivias en México?,buen video yo fui dos veces al Museo de antropología e historia me encanto,saludos!!!

[@acatlxipatli9395]

Viva México !

[@Marcos151021]

El Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia es el Museo por excelencia de México. Nuestras raíces se encuentran en sus exposiciones, nuestra historia preservada en cada una de sus salas. Un mexicano no está completo si nunca ha visitado este museo. Es nuestra obligación preservarlo así como mostrarlo al mundo :)

[@EileenAldis]

Es un maravilloso museo con mucho que ver y experimentar.

[@martincruz6718]

Mi mama trabajaba por el 2006 alli y me llevaba a mi y a mi hermana, que recuerdos :)

[@EileenAldis]

¡Hola! ¡Guau, qué fantástico e interesante lugar para trabajar! Estoy seguro de que tu hermana y tú puedes ver y hacer cosas muy interesantes :)

[@latintrader]

Wow love how well you narrate your videos as well your enthusiasm and knowledge. Great job

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks so much, Carlos!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Great place isn't it! We loved our visit and learnt so much. It's so big though that it did get a bit overwhelming haha we'd love to have been able to visit two or three times so we could concentrate on a smaller area of the museum on etc visit. Seeing this makes us want to be back in Mexico City again. Such a cool city!! Thanks! Thomas

[@EileenAldis]

Hey Thomas! Sorry, just seeing your comment now! Yes, it's GIGANTIC and you could easily spend days and weeks as there is so much to see and learn. I miss Mexico City too! I just absolutely loved it! Hope you guys are doing great! :)

[@ChasingaPlate]

So do we! Such a brilliant city! We're doing great thanks! Back in Asia now and having a brilliant time as always 😀

[@Korgon2013]

Thanks for this video! It was very helpful!!!

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks! Glad to hear that :)

[@john80c]

Wow I would go here for a whole day. The history degree I am taking at Liberty University had a half semester on pre-Columbian Mexico and the conquest by Spain. This place would make it live.

[@Mario_N64]

It's easily on par with the British Museum and the Cairo Museum.

[@edgarbarajas3643]

Very well done video just like all the others I have seen in your channel.. great job!

[@shanethepain1000]

Thank you Eileen , for the upload ! 👍 😉

[@EileenAldis]

Glad you enjoyed it, Shane!

[@josevelazquez6847]

Me encantan tus videos. muchas gracias

[@EileenAldis]

Hola José ¡Eso me hace muy feliz escuchar! Así que me alegro de que usted está disfrutando de ellos y gracias por ver :)

[@sergiocruz5617]

Love your videos, very informative

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks very much! So glad you're enjoying them and find them informative :)

[@pamchua2288]

Thanks to your youtube video , it encouraged me to visit this museum. Love your videos. Big fan

[@EileenAldis]

Wow, that makes me so happy! Thanks a lot, Pam! I hope you enjoy visiting there :)

[@horacio2911]

Gracias por mostrarlo no lo conocia eres y seras bienvenida a mexico saludos desde el norte...!!

[@EileenAldis]

Hola y saludos a usted! Gracias por su amable comentario y espero que disfrute de los videos :)

[@pixarfreak1993]

I like all they intricate design work. Lovely video :)

[@EileenAldis]

Hi! Sorry, I'm so behind in replying! I love the designs too :)

[@cronos6252]

Hi Eileen I would like to see you in Palenque Chiapas and Uxmal awesome Mystical places Bravo Great video !!!

[@EileenAldis]

Hey Vlad! Thank you! There are so many places I still want to visit in Mexico :)

[@Osmarbadom97]

What a great channel you have, and what a beautiful person you are. Glad to see my country in you channel. Amazing content and of course, amazing video. Thank you very much for uploading this videos. Have a great day and stay positive! Greetings from Ciudad Juárez!

[@EileenAldis]

Hi Osmar! Greetings and thank you so much! It makes me happy to hear you're enjoying my videos! I fell in love with your beautiful country :)

[@HereBeBarr]

So jealous. I never made it here :( You guys managed to pack a ton into your few weeks in CDMX ! Great info as always.

[@EileenAldis]

Hey! Sorry just seeing your comment now! Thank you :) Yes, we packed a lot in and I miss CDMX! Hawaii looks stunning and pre-congrats on nearly 10k! Wow!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks, you're on your way also i see !!

[@damianenriques6083]

😍 Great video, I went to that miusem, when I was a little kid.

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks, Damian! I hope it brought back good memories from your childhood visit :)

[@greatorontocanada]

amazing videos

[@EileenAldis]

Hi Sara! Nice to e-meet you! Thank you!

[@LinhHueTran]

I love your videos!!!!!

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks so much!! That makes me very happy to hear! ❤️

[@LinhHueTran]

@@EileenAldis IM IN MEXICO CITY RIGHT NOWWWWW!!!!!

[@EileenAldis]

@@LinhHueTran Amazing! I love CDMX so much! Hope you have a super wonderful time :) If you haven't seen yet, we made a bunch of other videos about Mexico City if you're looking for things to do and eat: bit.ly/CDMXPlaylist. Please have some tacos and churros for meeeeee! ;)

[@LinhHueTran]

@@EileenAldis OH YOU BET I already have!!!!! LOL I ate a Cherro and tacos 😏 @LinhHueTran I put videos on Instagram haha.

[@EileenAldis]

@@LinhHueTran haha excellent! Have an amazing time! :)

[@ernestomoya4046]

I haven't been to this particular museum but I hope to on my next trip. Thanks for the video.

[@invasorCELESTIAL19]

What a video!!! 👏👏👏

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks, Josh! :)

[@LadyGeorgyna]

Gracias

[@macarioanaya5364]

congratulations for your great, great video!!! but overall your true smile when talks about this country!! mexico is your home!!!! and i'm your fan. i would like you visit ixtapan de la sal in the state of mexico, near of toluca, it's a great place!!! i recomend you. thanks a lot and come soon!! ☺

[@EileenAldis]

Muchas gracias Macario! That is so kind of you and I really appreciate it :) Thank you for watching and greetings to you! I have many places I still want to visit in Mexico. You have a beautiful country :)

[@JordiPresa]

wow! that's crazy

[@jamaicasky]

ive gone to that museum, it was amazing. I want to go back again

[@OmmHmo]

excelent video!! congratulations me friend :):*

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks so much!

[@rubenespicer6379]

Eileen, what can I tell you that I haven't told you before, This is another great video. The way you show our Mexico trough your eyes is unic. By the way the creator of This amazing museum is "or was because he passed away" Arq. Pedro Ramirez Vazquez, one of the most important Architects from Mexico. He also designed the azteca stadium, the Basilica of our lady of Guadalupe and so many othes important buldings not only in México. Perhaps you could visit those places as well.

[@EileenAldis]

Hi Rubèn! Sorry, I'm way behind in replying to your comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and I didn't know that about the architect. He obviously had amazing vision for his projects. I wish I'd been able to visit those place as well but didn't have time. So much to see! Hope you're doing well :)

[@rubenespicer6379]

Eileen Aldis. Hi, how is it going? it is nice to see you replying my comment, you are doing a great job in Colombia and hope soon Mark and you can return to Mexico to see others places you missed. By the way, next November is coming with the "Dia de los muertos" day of the dead, and it is really amazing celebration you cannot miss and one of the best places to do this is Patzcuaro Michoacan "Janitzio islan. Nice to here you again Eileen. :)

[@nannetteenriquez3402]

Rubèn Espicer unique

[@hectorjesuslunasantana6210]

Muy buen video de mi país También me ayudó en mi escuela.

[@santiagohernandez4773]

Love it

[@EileenAldis]

Glad to hear that!

[@justinolopez1600]

Gracias Eilein muchos años que no estoy en Mexico si que ha cambiado mucho.

[@EileenAldis]

Hola Justino, Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Espero que hayas disfrutado del video. Tuve un tiempo increíble en México y este museo está lleno de tesoros fascinantes.

[@Ghost-Rider667]

love it, I love museums. I 'd like to visit sometime.

[@EileenAldis]

It's definitely worth it! I hope you enjoy if you go :)

[@JohnDoeWesside213]

It must have been a beautiful time back then..I can just imagine . The first city on this side of the hemisphere..The Aztecs.

[@Piic0siit0]

Nice vid

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! :)

[@anaMarPortillaC]

Es grandioso ese museo me encanta pasar cuando puedo y ver esa fuente enorme y la piedra del sol o calendario Azteca, te falto hablar de la Coatlicue esta del lado izquierdo de la piedra del sol, la que tiene cabeza de 2 serpientes y su falda también de serpientes, es la madre de Huitzilopochtli y de Coyolxauhqui es impresionante esa escultura. Es interesante saber algunas.cosa antes de ir y una de las piezas estrella el penacho de Moctezuma (una réplica) tiene plumas de quetzal y el original está en Austria.

[@ReyAjoLoTE]

Hi there, thanks for visit my country you are welcome

[@EileenAldis]

Hello! Thank you so much :) I appreciate your kindness and welcome. I loved spending time in your beautiful country!

[@chrisdaniel5282]

Descendants of the people who created Mexico's ancient civilizations are alive today, maintaining much traditional Native-American culture in various regions of the country. But, many foreign visitors to the country ignore those contemporary Native-Americans, focusing their attention exclusively on architecture and artifacts from the past. I like your video, Eileen. But, like many other visitors to Mexico's "National Museum of Anthropology" you apparently never made it upstairs to where about half of the Museum's displays are located. Those 2nd floor areas address Mexico's indigenous cultures as they continue to thrive today. Some of the upstairs exhibits contain interesting photos and text (usually in Spanish) along with fascinating video clips.

[@moisesventura7049]

hi Eileen please if you may go to xalapa, Veracruz and you will enjoy of the museo de antropologia of the city, lts the good too.

[@EileenAldis]

Hi! I didn't know about that museum. Thanks for telling me!

[@rabbithawk2552]

I recomend you to visit "el parque hundido" in the colonia napoles.

[@EileenAldis]

Hi! Thanks for your recommendation! Unfortunately we ran out of time to see all the things we wanted to.

[@elpaisamedellinlife9093]

Well hello Eileen Aldis what Camara do you use for Vlogging

[@EileenAldis]

Hello Osvaldo, we use a bunch of different cameras which are listed in the description box. This video was shot with a mix of the Canon G7X, Canon 6D, and Sony FS700.

[@elpaisamedellinlife9093]

Well hello the reason i was asking cuz im a new youtuber and wanted to buy a realy nice Camera for my vlogs but also por takeing good pictures what Camara would you recomend im debateing if a should buy the SonyRx100 Mark 5 or the Sony A7R Mark 2..

[@EileenAldis]

Hi Osvaldo. Both are great cameras. The RX100 V is more of a vlog-style camera and the A7R ii is a mirrorless camera similar in style to a DSLR, which you'll have to attach lenses to. It really depends what you plan to do with the camera but from a price point, the RX100 V is much cheaper as I'm sure you know.

[@elpaisamedellinlife9093]

Well helllo Eillen Aldis good morning sorry i took so long to respond to you but i was in Reno,..Nevada,.. im just haveing a hard time chooseing but im waiting to see what new Sony Products that re about to come out any day now Sony RX100 Mark 6 and the new SonyA7R3 which one would you buy..

[@hectorjesuslunasantana6210]

There are many theories about the stone of the sun say that it is religious and geographical It was discovered in 1790

[@oswaldocerda6257]

i don't know where are you from, but por me now you are Mexican. Thanks for making these awsome and fantastic vídeos! Congratulations

[@EileenAldis]

Hey Oswaldo! Sorry, I'm way behind in replying to your comment haha! I'm from Canada :) I'd love to be an honourary Mexican!! ;) That's so kind of you!

[@oswaldocerda6257]

Eileen Aldis You deserve it! For me it's so nice yo see your trips among Latinamerica. Thanks for the love and effort in every vlog you and your boyfriend or husband do! Saludos

[@skinden1815]

I want to see all museums in Mexico City!! Looks like I have to learn Spanish

[@EileenAldis]

Haha there are so many museums! That’s a good quest to have :)

[@dianalizet998]

Por que no pusiste subtítulos en español? 💔😩 Saludos y que bueno que te guste mi país México😘 y tienes una suscriptora nueva pero por favor pon subtítulos

[@EileenAldis]

¡Hola! ¡Gracias por ver y suscribirse! Desafortunadamente no puedo hacer los subtítulos en español yo mismo, pero he tenido algunas personas asombrosas voluntarios para ayudarme con eso :) Si usted tiene tiempo y le gustaría traducir algunos videos por favor siéntase libre. Aprecio a toda la gente de ayuda. ¡Es muy generoso! Los subtítulos ahora están disponibles para este video si lo ves de nuevo :) Tengo una lista completa de videos que han sido traducidos al español aquí: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ3Mla2fj6ZqZ5I También, escribí esto con la ayuda de google translate. Disculpe cualquier error :)

[@zuam7645]

..... How many museums has CDMX?

[@EileenAldis]

A LOT. I've heard over 150.

[@zuam7645]

Eileen Aldis .. ..WOW.....Thanks for the information

[@EileenAldis]

You're welcome! :)

[@josegzimb375]

Eileen thank you for your guide through Mexico .. it is even a good one for mexicans. Your blog has quality, what a difference from other youtube sites over México .. which show almost nothing, but the bloger funny face

[@danlechuga.4001]

Jose G Zimb "blogger funny face" 😂 lol! Yeah, I know what you're talking about 😂

[@EileenAldis]

Hey Jose! Thanks for your very kind compliment! I'm so glad you enjoyed the videos :) What is blogger funny face? hahah 😂 Thanks again for watching and hope you enjoy the Colombia vlogs too :)

[@grotesquegod91]

I've always wanted to go but I'm scared to go to Mexico lol

[@jcbulldog533]

Why are you scared?? Is it the flying part or what

[@teresafernandez9849]

Really? My family in Mexico r scared to come to USA! They say ppl here kill kids in school for sport, and ppl in church and malls, everywhere! They say, and it's Tru, Mexico will at least, give you a map of the red zones, stay in green zones, ull be fine, it's like any other place, if you look for trouble, ull find it. In USA, it's just to random for them.

[@chrisjohnson7493]

I have a item from hernon cortes on the aztec

[@elpinchechingon]

Give it back

[@DJOZMET]

😉

[@jiznicko5671]

next video will be Oaxaca

[@EileenAldis]

I already made some videos in Puerto Escondido. Here's the playlist, if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5qrknZoZdNjj5I

[@rozzbribrit7001]

You live in México?

[@EileenAldis]

Hi there! No, I'm a nomad travelling all the time. I spent just over ten weeks in Mexico before heading down to Colombia :)

[@rozzbribrit7001]

Eileen Aldis ohhh! vi en los demas comentarios que hablas español, asi que Te felicito por estos excelentes videos. Good luck♥♥

[@CarlosEduardo-mu4fj]

deberias visitar chichen itza una de las 7 maravillas del mundo saludos¡¡¡ * dejo mi pacman mexicano

[@EileenAldis]

¡Hola! He estado allí y me encantó! Qué lugar tan increíble :)

[@alessandragarzo6652]

Oi

[@lari.3199]

You is beautiful

[@Emma-dc7bs]

what is the difference with the culture of this and an american museum

[@jiznicko5671]

poor thing she reply to every of her folowers

[@EileenAldis]

I try to reply to as many comments as possible. I appreciate people taking the time to comment :)

[@DGTudo]

Hello! Very good your channel… And your video too!! Congratulations! It deserves every success! Your culture and language enchant me! When you have time, visit my channel !! Please!! Thanks! Success! Hugs.

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks for your comment :)

[@oscarvaldez6042]

Notice how the nose is gone..

[@fredmila]

And they still have so much archaeology even considering the tons and tons of it that the Americans have stolen

[@frankhernandez4871]

minute 3:06 that mask looks like trump

[@tsergiusrampar2843]

Te aclaro...no hubo arte, cultura o Imperio azteca...era MEXICA, los aztecas eran una tribu nómada Bárbara, se culturizaron y transformaron en MEXICAS...ya nada que ver con los aztecas

[@rustyspoon4911]

This still makes me laugh when people finally look up the real mayan calander not the aztec one lol