Fábrica La Aurora
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Why go
- The Open Studio every Thursday, when artists create while visitors watch
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
What's inside
- Design and furniture shops, antiques shops and jewelry stores
- Restaurants, alongside the cafeteria on site
- Sculptures by Mary Rapp, who has worked here since the centre opened
- Former textile mill rooms, now studios, galleries and shops along the walkways
Tips for your visit
- Ask about classes and workshops, since resident artists with studios here teach them in several media.
- Plan to walk the whole site: the walkways connect the studios, galleries and shops.
Interesting facts3
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The studio walls still keep marks left by the old factory machines.
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Writer Edward Swift illustrated the factory walls as if they were pages.
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Hundreds of families visit the centre's spaces each week.
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History
The building was a textile factory from the early 20th century. For nine decades it was an important employer in the textile industry, and its looms brought it fame and recognition. Later the walls housed canvases and handicrafts in place of the looms. Peter Leventhal, Juan Ezcurdia, Ricardo García and Santiago Corral have all worked here.
- early 20th centuryThe textile factory is built, owned and promoted by Don Francisco, father of Francisco Garay.
- 2004Four American artists open the first workshops in the old mill.
- TodayCanvases, sculptures and handmade products by artists are shown inside the former factory.
Sources: San Miguel de Allende - Wikivoyage (listing) · La Fabrica la Aurora, San Miguel de Allende · History – La Fabrica la Aurora, San Miguel de A… · Fábrica La Aurora: description (its own site) · checked 27 Oct 2026
- Website
- fabricalaaurora.com/
- Phone
- +524151521312
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Fábrica La Aurora?
Fábrica La Aurora is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00, and on Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.
Where is Fábrica La Aurora in San Miguel de Allende?
It is on Calzada de la Aurora, S/N, in the Colonia Aurora neighbourhood, and the listed address has no street number.
What is the phone number of Fábrica La Aurora?
The phone number of Fábrica La Aurora is +524151521312.
Can you watch artists work at Fábrica La Aurora?
Yes. Artists hold an Open Studio every Thursday, where visitors can watch them create.
Does Fábrica La Aurora offer art classes?
Yes. Resident artists with studios at Fábrica La Aurora teach classes and workshops in several media.
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