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Museo Amparo

📍 Museo Amparo, 708, Calle 2 Sur, Centro Histórico de Puebla, Puebla, 72000, México
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Quick Facts

Location
Mexico, Puebla
Category
Museum
Duration
2-3 hours
Address
Museo Amparo, 708, Calle 2 Sur, Centro Histórico de Puebla, Puebla, 72000, México
Coordinates
19.0407, -98.1985

Introduction

Museo Amparo, in a colonial building in Puebla's historic centre, is among Mexico's foremost art and culture museums, presenting Mexican art from pre-Columbian through colonial to modern eras, with sculpture, painting and manuscripts; the mansion's courtyards are part of the experience.

✨ Highlights

1
Pre-Columbian Art
Systematic collection of Mesoamerican ceramics, stone and ritual objects.
2
Colonial & Modern Painting
Religious art, portraits and 19th-20th c. Mexican works.
3
Colonial Architecture
Housed in a historic mansion; courtyards are part of the experience.
4
Central location
Walk to Puebla Cathedral and the church cluster.
5
Manuscripts
Colonial-era archives and correspondence preserved.
6
Permanent & temporary
A civilizational narrative plus rotating shows.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location:Puebla Centro; walk to the Cathedral
→Time needed:2-3 hours
→Highlights:Pre-Columbian holdings and the colonial courtyard

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00-18:00
Wednesday10:00-18:00
Thursday10:00-18:00
Friday10:00-18:00
Saturday10:00-18:00
Sunday10:00-18:00

Closed Mondays; open other days

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultGeneral admission charged; student & child discounts

Paid in MXN

Transportation

Bus

Walk about 10 minutes from the Zócalo

Driving/Parking

Drive to the centre; public parking nearby

Note

In Puebla's historic centre

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Museo Amparo?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday: 10:00-18:00; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Friday: 10:00-18:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday: 10:00-18:00; Closed Mondays; open other days

How much is the admission for Museo Amparo?

Adult: General admission charged; student & child discounts; Paid in MXN

How long should I spend at Museo Amparo?

A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.

How do I get to Museo Amparo?

Bus: Walk about 10 minutes from the Zócalo; Driving/Parking: Drive to the centre; public parking nearby

Information is compiled from public sources. Hours, prices and activities may change — please reconfirm before your visit.