The Diego A. Huanitzin Museum of Archaeological Remains (Muva) has reopened its doors and can once again be visited in Ecatepec. The museum remained closed for several months due to administrative irregularities, but it is now back open with an important historical collection that includes mammoth remains, pre-Hispanic pottery, and artifacts recovered from the local archaeological heritage.
Located at the entrance to Ehécatl Ecological Park, this space seeks to introduce visitors to the municipality’s history through a collection that traces different stages of the region’s past. Among the most striking pieces are defensive structures and the remains of a mammoth found in the San Cristóbal ejido, as well as a Tlachtemalacatl, or ballgame ring—one of the collection’s most iconic pieces.
What can you see at the Muva in Ecatepec?
Currently, the museum houses more than 170 original pieces, as well as other recently recovered archaeological objects. Among them are human figurines, masks, winches, obsidian projectile points, cajetes, incense burners, vessels, and various stone artifacts that help reconstruct the history of the area.
Also noteworthy is a ballgame marker measuring 1.23 meters in diameter that was found years ago in a landfill and later recovered for conservation.
The tour showcases artifacts dating from the Pleistocene through the colonial era, including pottery belonging to the so-called Aztec III Complex.
A revitalized space to explore local history
According to museum officials, the reopening was made possible after the necessary permits and insurance policies required to protect the collection were brought into compliance. In addition, the museum continues to work on the recovery and conservation of new archaeological artifacts discovered at various sites throughout Ecatepec.
The best part? This museum hosts a “Museum Night” on the last Friday of every month, featuring free activities for all ages during extended museum hours.
📅 Currently open Wednesday through Sunday
📍 Diego A. Huanitzin Museum of Archaeological Remains, entrance to Ehécatl Ecological Park, Tata Félix neighborhood, Ecatepec
🕙 Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Museum Night: the last Friday of every month, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
💸 Free admission and guided tours at no cost
If you’re looking for a unique cultural experience near Mexico City, this museum offers an opportunity to discover the history of Ecatepec through archaeological finds that were hidden for years and are now once again accessible to the public.
