Museo de los Antiguos Mexicanos is devoted to pre-Hispanic cultures of Mesoamerica, drawing on the personal collection of Mauricio Fernandez and material connected to the former Planetario Alfa collection. It gives Monterrey a focused museum for Indigenous history, separate from the city's better-known industrial and contemporary art stops.
The museum is most useful for travellers who want context before visiting archaeological sites elsewhere in Mexico. Expect a compact collection rather than a vast national museum.