The National Museum of Anthropology is located within Chapultepec Park in the southwest portion of central Mexico City. To get there, you have several different options based on where you’re coming from.
Subway
The closest subway station to the National Museum of Anthropology is Chapultepec on Line 1 (the pink line). At the time of writing however, the entire western half of Line 1 is not running due to renovations.
Therefore, it’s best to confirm whether or not Line 1 is running before your visit to the museum – and to Mexico City, for that matter. Don’t mistakenly book a hotel next to Line 1 if it’s not yet up and running!
While there is currently a shuttle bus alternative, it’s surely a much slower and more crowded option.
Metrobús
If Line 1 of the subway is still down, another option is to take the Metrobús. These special buses have their own lanes on major streets, allowing them to bypass regular traffic.
The closest stop to the museum is the appropriately-titled Antropología stop on Metrobús Line 7.
Just be a bit cautious before riding the Metrobús. While I had no problems taking it to the museum, I experienced issues on several other occasions. For example, sometimes my bus would entirely switch lines mid-route! Other times, the bus would just randomly stop and tell everyone to get out.
It’s always best to keep your eye on Google Maps to make sure your bus is indeed headed where you want it to go.
Uber
Uber is a great way to get around Mexican cities, including the capital. And you don’t have to worry about potential scams like you do with regular taxis.
As well-connected as Mexico City is, it’s so massive and crowded that getting around by public transport is often time-consuming and frustrating.
I often found myself taking Uber to save time and avoid stress. Fortunately, Uber prices in Mexico City are often quite reasonable – even compared with smaller Mexican cities.
On Foot
If you’re staying somewhere near Paseo de la Reforma, you may be able to simply walk to Chapultepec Park and the museum.