Templo Mayor Tours and Tickets

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It costs 100 Mexican pesos to visit Templo Mayor in 2025 for adults. However, with a valid ID, students, teachers, children under 13, and seniors visit for free. The museum is also free to Mexican citizens and residents every Sunday. Admission fees include access to both the museum and the archaeological site.

Templo Mayor is open throughout the year, but the best time to visit is between March and May, when the weather is sunny but not unbearably hot. Note that Sundays at the museum can get busy, as admission is free, so come on a weekday to avoid the big crowds.

Many tours of Mexico City only pass by Templo Mayor. If you go on a tour that goes inside, you can expect to see both the museum, which is full of archaeological artifacts, including sculptures, ceremonial masks, and knives. You'll also be able to visit the adjacent outdoor archeological site.

Yes, visiting Templo Mayor is absolutely worth it, particularly if you’re interested in archeology or ancient history. It’s full of incredible artifacts and preserves the ruins of an Aztec temple where a massive monolith of Coyolxauhqui (the Aztec goddess of the moon) was excavated.

Yes, you can take photos at Templo Mayor, and you’ll probably want to. However, there are some photography restrictions at the museum. If you want to use a tripod, get footage for professional purposes, or take videos, you’ll need to get a permit.