Museo Amparo
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Why go
- Arte Prehispánico, described as one of the most important collections at a private institution in Mexico.
- Two colonial-era buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.
- A contemporary collection focused on current artistic production in Mexico.
- Temporary exhibitions by established and emerging artists from Mexico and abroad.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Late Classic Period throne from the Río UsumacintaA pre-Hispanic throne from Chiapas.Pre-Hispanic collection
- 18th-century French cabinetAn ornate cabinet in the viceregal collection.Viceregal collection
What's inside
- El México Antiguo
- Colonial Area: eleven halls in the former Espinoza family home, with furniture, wood and ivory sculpture, silver, Talavera pottery and oil paintings
- Galleries for Arte Virreinal and 19th- and 20th-century works
- Galleries for contemporary art
- Terrace
- Library
- Café
- Museum shop
With kids
- The museum has a children's section and a school program.
Tips for your visit
- The museum also offers online courses.
- A library is among the museum's facilities.
Tours and audio guides
- Self-guided multimedia tours
- English, Spanish, French and Japanese Available at 21 computer stations across 14 permanent-collection halls.
- Guided visits
- In person and online
Interesting facts3
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Objects in the collection come from Teotihuacan, Zapotec, Huastec, Totonac, Maya, Olmec, Chichimec, Mixtec and Aztec civilizations.
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Pre-Hispanic works include ceramics, sculpture, carved objects and textiles.
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The colonial halls recreate homes from different centuries of the colonial period.
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History
Contributions from Antonio de Mendoza, Carlos I of Spain and local residents helped fund construction of the first hospital.
- 1642Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza converted the hospital into a school for girls.
- 1676Bishop Manuel Fernández de Santa Cruz divided it into two schools, including one for poor girls.
- 1718Bishop Pedro Nogales Dávila converted the schools into a school and a refuge for married women.
- 1871–1980sThe second building housed the Espinoza family.
- 1980sArchitect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez led a rescue and restoration project for the buildings.
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- 1991Museo Amparo opened on 28 February, supported by the Amparo Foundation, which Manuel Espinoza Yglesias founded in 1979 in honor of his wife.
- 2011TEN Arquitectos, led by Enrique Norten, began transforming the museum to create larger exhibition and service spaces.
How to get there
- On footOn 2 Sur in Puebla’s historic center.
Sources: Museo Amparo - Wikipedia · Inicio | Museo Amparo, Puebla · Planea tu visita | Museo Amparo, Puebla · Planea tu visita | Museo Amparo, Puebla · Museo Amparo - Wikipedia · Museo Amparo - Wikipedia · checked 29 Sep 2026
- Website
- museoamparo.com/
- Phone
- +522222293850
Questions and answers
Is Museo Amparo a private museum?
Yes, it is a private institution.
Who is Museo Amparo named after?
Amparo Rugarcía de Espinosa Yglesias; the museum was founded in her memory at her daughter’s initiative.
Does Museo Amparo include 19th-century art?
Yes. Its viceregal and 19th-century holdings include paintings, furniture and ornaments displayed in period-home settings.
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