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Chapultepec Castle (Mexico’s National Museum of History)

Chapultepec Park, Mexico City, Mexico

Stained Glass Windows of Greek Goddesses at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

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Sitting high above one of Mexico City’s best green spaces is Chapultepec Castle. It sits on top of a hill that has been a sacred place for Aztecs and housed a military academy, imperial residence, and presidential home. Now, it’s a museum.

The castle that was once home to Mexican Emperor Maximilian I how houses the National Museum of History (in Spanish: Museo Nacional de Historia) featuring rooms dedicated to various stages of Mexican history.

Large, colorful murals are a highlight, as is a room devoted to jade furnishings. On the top floor there is a section of former residences surrounding a landscaped courtuard and observatory that have been restored to their former opulent glory. And patios surrounding the building offer wonderful views out over Chapultepec Park (Bosque de Chapultepec) and Mexico City.

Photos of Mexico’s National Museum of History

Lookout from Patio at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Patio Gardens at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Patio Gardens at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Painted Murals at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Jade Hall at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Statues at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Statue in the Gardens at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Patio Gardens at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Bedroom in Residential Quarters at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Painted Murals at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Patio Gardens at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

View down Paseo de la Reforma from Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Stained Glass Windows of Greek Goddesses at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Drawing Room at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Chandelier at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Patio Gardens at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Patio Gardens at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Patio Gardens at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

La Torre de Chapultepec at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Statues at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Painted Mural at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

La Torre de Chapultepec at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Dining Room at Residential Quarters at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Marble Lion at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Grasshopper Fountain at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Painted Murals at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Black and While Tiles at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Residential Quarters at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Tourists at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Residential Quarters at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Stairway at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Lookout from Patio at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Chandeliers at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Building at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Ornate Stagecoach at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

View out over the Forest at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Jade Hall at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Portraits at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Jade Hall at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Stairway at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Painted Murals at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Painted Murals at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Painted Murals at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Skylight Ceiling at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Statue at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Tourists at the Courtyard at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Painted Murals at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Overlook at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Painted Murals at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Statue in the Gardens at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

View out over the Forest at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

More Photos of Chapultepec Castle

You can find more photos of Chapultepec Castle here.

What To Know Before You Go

  • The museum is generally open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 to 5, but check with the official website to confirm that opening hours.
  • You’ll have to check your bag at a checkpoint at the bottom of the hill by renting a locker for a small fee.
  • It’s a bit of a hike uphill to get to the castle.
  • In general, you can wander around self-guided, although there is a preferred direction in the flow of traffic.
  • It’s a pleasant and easy walk from the National Museum of Anthropology to Chapultepec Castle.
  • On weekends it can get quite busy, as can the rest of Chapultepec Park as families, especially with children, flock to the area.

Where to Next?

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    National Palaces Painting Museum
  • Models of Fishing Boats at the Museu de Marinha (Maritime Museum) in Lisbon Portugal
    Portugal's Maritime History Museum
  • Space Shuttle Enterprise
    Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
  • Chapel at Kronborg Castle at Helsingor, Denmark
    Kronborg Castle's Chapel
  • tapestries at Kronborg Castle at Helsingor, Denmark
    Kronborg Castle's Royal Apartments
  • Stone of the Sun (Aztec Calendar Stone) at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City
    Mexico's Cultural Treasures
  • Great Court of the British Museum in London
    The British Museum


Travel Advice for Mexico

You can find the latest U.S. Department of State travel advisories and information for Mexico (such as entry visa requirements and vaccination requirements) here.

The British and Australian governments offer their own country-specific travel information. You can find the British Government's travel advice for Mexico here and the Australian Government's here.

Health & Vaccinations

The CDC makes country-specific recommendations for vaccinations and health for travelers. You can find their latest information for Mexico here.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.


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      # Castles & Palaces
      # Mexico City Mexico
      # museums & galleries
      # UNESCO World Heritage Sites



About David Coleman

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living.

I’m based in Washington, DC.

You can find my photography gear reviews and tips at havecamerawilltravel.com/photographer.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.

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