Mexico City Museums Shut Down: Security Change Causes Chaos

Mexico City Museums Close Due to Security Change Mexico City experienced an unexpected disruption this week as several prominent museums, including the National Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle, were forced to close their doors. The closures, effective Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, were due to a change in security providers, leaving the museums without adequate staff to protect their valuable collections. Hundreds of disappointed visitors were turned away. "We simply don't have enough qualified personnel to safeguard the cultural heritage," explained a museum employee in a statement outside the National Museum of Anthropology. The video shows a group of staff members expressing their concerns and frustration. The situation sparked outrage on social media, with many memes circulating online. The sudden closure highlighted the vulnerability of Mexico City's cultural institutions and the importance of reliable security measures. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) is working to resolve the issue and restore security, aiming to reopen the museums as quickly as possible.