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Museum · Puebla, Puebla
Museo Amparo
Art museum in a downtown mansion, with a collection of pre-Hispanic pieces, colonial and contemporary art, and a terrace with a view.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museo Amparo
Museo Amparo opened in 1991 in two manor houses from the 16th and 18th centuries in downtown Puebla, and it holds one of the most important collections of pre-Hispanic art in Mexico, with pieces from various cultures organized by themes such as the body, time and writing.
The colonial art rooms display painting, sculpture and objects from the 16th to the 19th centuries, and the museum also hosts modern and contemporary art exhibitions.
The building was renovated with a concrete-and-glass wing, and the terrace with a café offers views over the domes and towers of the historic center and, on clear days, of the volcanoes.
The gallery texts are in Spanish and English.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
During the day. It usually closes on Tuesdays; please confirm.
How to get there
On 2 Sur street, two blocks from the zócalo of Puebla.
Tip
Go up to the terrace at the end of your visit to see the cathedral dome and the volcanoes.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo Amparo
What does Museo Amparo have?
Pre-Hispanic, colonial, modern and contemporary art, housed in a downtown manor.
Does Museo Amparo have a view?
Yes, the terrace has views over the historic center and, on clear days, of the volcanoes.
Where is Museo Amparo?
Two blocks from the zócalo of Puebla.