{"id":2620,"date":"2018-10-12T19:26:31","date_gmt":"2018-10-13T01:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bullet.mx\/?p=2620"},"modified":"2025-05-27T11:24:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T17:24:51","slug":"museo-casa-estudio-diego-rivera-y-frida-kahlo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bullet.mx\/en\/blog\/2018\/10\/12\/museo-casa-estudio-diego-rivera-y-frida-kahlo\/","title":{"rendered":"Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><h2 data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"408\">Discover the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo: A Hidden Gem in Mexico City<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"744\"><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"565\">If you&#8217;re an art lover visiting Mexico City, there&#8217;s one stop that belongs at the top of your list \u2014 the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo.<\/strong> Tucked away in the charming neighborhood of San \u00c1ngel, this unique museum offers a rare glimpse into the private lives and creative worlds of two of Mexico\u2019s most iconic artists.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"806\">A Must-Visit Destination for Art and Architecture Lovers<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1069\">While many tourists flock to the <em data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"861\">Frida Kahlo Museum<\/em> in Coyoac\u00e1n (also known as La Casa Azul), the <strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"957\">Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo<\/strong> offers something different: the intimate and functional spaces where Frida and Diego actually lived and worked.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1440\">Designed in 1931 by architect Juan O\u2019Gorman, the twin houses are masterpieces of functionalist architecture \u2014 a bold, modernist statement long before the style became mainstream in Mexico. Painted in vibrant red and white, connected by a bridge, and surrounded by cacti and light, these houses served not just as homes, but as working studios for both Rivera and Kahlo.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1468\">What You\u2019ll See Inside<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"2095\">\n<li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1657\">\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1657\"><strong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1497\">Diego Rivera\u2019s Studio<\/strong>: Left almost untouched, this space features his paints, brushes, unfinished works, and massive easels. It feels as if the artist just stepped out for a coffee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1798\">\n<p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1798\"><strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1677\">Frida\u2019s House<\/strong>: Although she lived here only for short periods due to health reasons, her presence lingers in the structure and layout.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1969\">\n<p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1969\"><strong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1834\">Personal Artifacts &amp; Sketches<\/strong>: From Rivera\u2019s political cartoons to their personal items, you\u2019ll get a glimpse of how art and ideology merged in their everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2095\">\n<p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2095\"><strong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1992\">Ongoing Exhibits<\/strong>: The museum hosts temporary exhibitions focused on 20th-century Mexican art, design, and architecture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2128\">Practical Info for Tourists<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2554\">\n<li data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2196\">\n<p data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2196\"><strong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2143\">Address<\/strong>: Diego Rivera 2, San \u00c1ngel Inn, \u00c1lvaro Obreg\u00f3n, CDMX<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2247\">\n<p data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2247\"><strong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2208\">Hours<\/strong>: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM \u2013 5:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2380\">\n<p data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2380\"><strong data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2261\">Tickets<\/strong>: Approximately $45 MXN (around $2.50 USD), with discounts for students and free entry on Sundays for Mexican citizens.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2554\">\n<p data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2554\"><strong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2394\">Pro Tip<\/strong>: Go early to avoid the crowds and enjoy the natural light in Rivera\u2019s studio. The surrounding neighborhood of San \u00c1ngel is also perfect for brunch or a stroll.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2606\">Getting There from Polanco or Centro Hist\u00f3rico<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2885\">The museum is about a <strong data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2665\">25\u201335 minute drive from Polanco<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2689\">Centro Hist\u00f3rico<\/strong>, depending on traffic. An Uber or taxi is the most convenient option for most tourists. If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, take the Metro Line 3 to Miguel \u00c1ngel de Quevedo and then a short taxi ride.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2890\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2914\">Make It a Day Trip<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3160\">Pair your visit with a coffee in San \u00c1ngel\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2982\">Plaza San Jacinto<\/strong>, explore the Saturday art market if you\u2019re in town over the weekend, or enjoy lunch at a local spot like <strong data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3105\">San \u00c1ngel Inn<\/strong>, a former monastery turned elegant Mexican restaurant.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3165\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3234\">Why Tourists Love Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3448\">Besides being <strong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3284\">less crowded than La Casa Azul<\/strong>, this museum feels raw, real, and refreshingly authentic. It allows travelers to see beyond the myth of Frida and Diego, and into their everyday lives as creators.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3624\">If you love art, design, photography, or simply want a break from the hustle of downtown Mexico City, <strong data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3623\">Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo is the perfect escape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3629\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3656\">Final Tip from BULLET<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3863\">Planning to explore CDMX\u2019s art scene in style? Before you head to the museum, <strong data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3783\">drop by BULLET Hairdressing Club in Polanco<\/strong> for a fresh cut or blowout \u2014 because every great day out deserves a great look.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"4049\"><strong data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3918\">Book online at <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bullet.mx\/en\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3916\">bullet.mx<\/a><\/strong> or follow us on Instagram <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bulletpolanco\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"4003\">@bulletpolanco<\/a> for inspiration and exclusive tourist offers.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo: A Hidden Gem in Mexico City If you&#8217;re an art lover visiting Mexico City, there&#8217;s one stop that belongs at the top of your list \u2014 the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo. 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