Aztec Mexico

Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler – special preview for teachers

Wednesday 16 September 2009, 18.00–20.00

Enjoy a free visit to the exhibition with a chance to find out about the resources and taught sessions for schools.

More information about the exhibition

All Aztec Mexico taught sessions are suitable for KS2.

Who was Moctezuma?

10.30 on the following dates:
5, 12, 26 November
10 December 2009
14 January 2010

After a teacher-led visit to the special exhibition, students join our education partners Mexicolore to find out more about the role of the Aztec emperor and the character of Moctezuma in his encounter with the Spanish. Was he brave or gullible, hero or traitor?

Maximum group: 90
Duration: 90 minutes including visit to the exhibition
Free, booking required

Mission to Tenochtitlan

10.30 and 12.30 on the following dates:
23 November 2009
18 January 2010

Acting as emissaries of the Spanish king, students visit Moctezuma’s capital, Tenochtitlan, and investigate the Aztec empire: its wealth, its power and how it might be conquered. Links are made with contemporary Tudor England.

Maximum group: 30
Duration: 90 minutes including visit to the exhibition
Free, booking required

Teacher-led visits

Schools wishing to visit the exhibition at other times can book tickets through the Ticket Desk on +44 (0) 20 7323 8181 or email tickets@britishmuseum.org.

Resources to help you plan your visit wil be available online in September 2009.