Museums in Puebla

Art & Museums in Puebla

Puebla’s cultural landscape spans centuries, from the pre-Hispanic and colonial collections at the Amparo Museum to the 16th-century frescoes within the Casa del Deán. The city’s history is preserved in the former home of the Serdán brothers, where the Mexican Revolution began, and the 19th-century Uriarte Talavera workshop. Modern additions include the International Museum of the Baroque, designed by Toyo Ito, and the National Museum of Mexican Railways, which showcases vintage locomotives in a historic station.

Art & Museums in Puebla — Map

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A

Amparo Museum

The Museo Amparo, located in the historic center of Puebla City, is one of the most important historical museums in Mexico.

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B

Artist Quarter

Take a walk in this small neighbourhood and admire the works of artists displayed on every corner. The atmosphere here is lively.

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C

Capilla del Arte

A contemporary art gallery and cultural center managed by the University of the Americas Puebla (UDLAP), housed in a restored early 20th-century department store building featuring Art Nouveau architecture.

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D

Uriarte Talavera

Uriarte Talavera is a traditional Talavera enterprise in the city of Puebla, Mexico, which has been in existence since 1824.

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E

Casa del Deán

Built in the 16th century, this mansion has amazingly painted and frescoed walls. Actually, it is one of the oldest houses in the city.

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F

Museum of José Luis Bello y González

A must-see museum for art lovers and connoisseurs. There are many significant Mexican and foreign artworks on display.

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G

Museo de la Revolución Mexicana, Casa de los Hermanos Serdán

The former home of the Serdán family and the site where the first shots of the 1910 Mexican Revolution were fired. The building still displays original bullet holes and contains historical artifacts and period furniture.

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H

Casa de Alfeñique

Seated in a beautiful building, this museum was founded in 1926 as the first regional museum in the area. It presents the history of Puebla.

I

Museo del Barroco

Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Toyo Ito, this contemporary museum explores the Baroque period through interactive digital installations, sculpture, and painting housed within a striking white concrete structure.

J

Secret Convent of Santa Monica

The former monastery now serves as a museum of religious art. Many masterpieces are on display here.

K

San Pedro Museum of Art

Covering a thousand square meters, this museum displays various kinds of art from different eras of mankind.

L

Railway Museum

Explore the history of Mexican railways in this interesting museum. You can see trains and their components, photos and documents here.

M

Imagine Interactive Museum

Nobody will get bored in this museum. You can visit various interactive exhibitions about nature, technology and a lot more.

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