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Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler
Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler
Exhibition Tickets
British Museum
Group Rates
Group Rate:
Weekdays Only
8+ £9.50
All rates and seats subject to availability and change
About The Event
This major exhibition explores Aztec civilisation through the divine, military and political role of the last elected ruler, Moctezuma II (reigned AD 1502-1520).
From his capital in Tenochtitlan (the site of modern Mexico City), Moctezuma's empire comprised much of modern highland Mexico, stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Ocean. His power was reflected in the splendour of his capital's architecture, his command of the prestigious Jaguar and Eagle military orders, and his sacrificial rituals to the gods. Moctezuma's world was unrivalled until the devastating arrival of strangers - Cortés and his Spanish fleet.
The legacy of this tumultuous event and the semi-mythical status of Moctezuma will be reassessed through the display of imposing stone sculptures and rare gold and turquoise objects, many of which will be seen for the first time in the UK.
Rediscover the world of the Aztecs and trace the foundation of modern Mexico in the British Museum's next major exhibition on great rulers.
Image: Detail from Turquoise mask. Aztec/Mixtec, 15th-16th century AD. © The Trustees of the British Museum.
Travel
The British Museum is located on Great Russell Street, just off Tottenham Court Road in central London.
The nearest tube stations are each about 6 minutes away
Tottenham Court Road (Northern and Central lines)
Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines)
Russell Square (Piccadilly line)
The Museum is also within easy walking distance of Euston station (20 minutes)
Some of the most direct bus routes are
New Oxford Street: 7, 8, 19, 22b, 25, 38, 55, 98
Tottenham Court Road, northbound and Gower Street, southbound 10, 24, 29, 73, 134
Southampton Row: 68, 91, 188
Access
Wheelchairs:
Weekdays Only
8+ £9.50
All rates and seats subject to availability and change
About The Event
This major exhibition explores Aztec civilisation through the divine, military and political role of the last elected ruler, Moctezuma II (reigned AD 1502-1520).
From his capital in Tenochtitlan (the site of modern Mexico City), Moctezuma's empire comprised much of modern highland Mexico, stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Ocean. His power was reflected in the splendour of his capital's architecture, his command of the prestigious Jaguar and Eagle military orders, and his sacrificial rituals to the gods. Moctezuma's world was unrivalled until the devastating arrival of strangers - Cortés and his Spanish fleet.
The legacy of this tumultuous event and the semi-mythical status of Moctezuma will be reassessed through the display of imposing stone sculptures and rare gold and turquoise objects, many of which will be seen for the first time in the UK.
Rediscover the world of the Aztecs and trace the foundation of modern Mexico in the British Museum's next major exhibition on great rulers.
Image: Detail from Turquoise mask. Aztec/Mixtec, 15th-16th century AD. © The Trustees of the British Museum.
Travel
The British Museum is located on Great Russell Street, just off Tottenham Court Road in central London.
The nearest tube stations are each about 6 minutes away
Tottenham Court Road (Northern and Central lines)
Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines)
Russell Square (Piccadilly line)
The Museum is also within easy walking distance of Euston station (20 minutes)
Some of the most direct bus routes are
New Oxford Street: 7, 8, 19, 22b, 25, 38, 55, 98
Tottenham Court Road, northbound and Gower Street, southbound 10, 24, 29, 73, 134
Southampton Row: 68, 91, 188
Access
Wheelchairs:
Main Entrance Great Russell Street
Access (stairs and lifts)
The Main entrance (South side, via Great Russell Street) has 12 steps with handrails at each side. There is a self-operable lift to the left of the steps where a bell is available for visitors requiring assistance.
Montague Place/ North Entrance
The Montague Place entrance (North side) provides a level entrance to the Museum and a lift taking you to levels in the Museum building. Please note that access from the North lift to the main floor of the Museum is on level 0.
Hearing Impaired:
A Sound Enhancement System with portable induction loops is available for most gallery talks and to support sign-interpreted tours.
Guide, hearing and assistance dogs are welcome. Dog bowls are available from the Information Desk.
Access (stairs and lifts)
The Main entrance (South side, via Great Russell Street) has 12 steps with handrails at each side. There is a self-operable lift to the left of the steps where a bell is available for visitors requiring assistance.
Montague Place/ North Entrance
The Montague Place entrance (North side) provides a level entrance to the Museum and a lift taking you to levels in the Museum building. Please note that access from the North lift to the main floor of the Museum is on level 0.
Hearing Impaired:
A Sound Enhancement System with portable induction loops is available for most gallery talks and to support sign-interpreted tours.
Guide, hearing and assistance dogs are welcome. Dog bowls are available from the Information Desk.
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British Museum
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG
United Kingdom
London WC1B 3DG
United Kingdom
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