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The Museo Amparo-Puebla, Mexico…A Place You Really Need To Visit

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I have been to many museums in my life but discovering the Museo Amparo today was a highlight in my search for finding these amazing and educational venues. With perfectly spectacular architecture (both the inside and outside of the building) incredible city vistas, and with numerous varied displays; this is one museum you truly will not want to miss.

Located in the historic center of the city of Puebla, the museum was established in 1991 by Manuel Espinoza Yglesias in honor of his late wife, Amparo Rugarcia de Espinosa. A picture of her painted by Diego Rivera hangs in the museum in her memory. While facade looks like a typical colonial neighborhood once you step inside and you will find you are partially enclosed within a three story cube of glass. But it is not until you arrive at the roof that you actually understand the spectacular design that you have been encased within and which acts as a showcase to the city of Puebla. Here, take a look…..yes….I just couldn’t leave the UNESCO HERITAGE view until the end. This perspective of Puebla must be one of the best of all the cities in the world.

Back inside…. I think I will let the words at the entrance of the museum convey what it is that they have set out to create and the impression the museum hopes to instill within the minds of its visitors.

This year marks the Amparo’s 35th Anniversary and it’s temporary exhibit commemorates the photographic history of the City of Pueblo and the artists who captured the essence of the city throughout the mid-last 1800’s until recent times. I loved seeing the city through the eyes of it’s mostly professional photographers including Mariano Tagle Calderon, Carlos Rivero and Juan Christomo Mendez.

Because of this picture we learned that if a woman was widowed she grew her hair long in honor of her deceased husband

The museum also has among its many collections paintings from well-known artists such as Rufino Tamayo, pre-Hispanic artifacts, folk art, religious art, contemporary pieces as well as a true-to-life 19th century kitchen.

The outdoor courtyards and displays are also worthy of attention as the plantings are inspirational and the paintings are thought provoking. And don’t forget to visit the rooftop cafe so you can sip a cup of coffee and enjoy the most incredible views of this magnificent city.

The Museo Amparo is open Wednesday-Monday (closed Tuesdays) from 10 am until 6 pm. Adults cost approximately $5 while seniors over 65 and students are free. Address: 2 Sur 708, Centro, Puebla, Mexico. Website: https://museoamparo.com/

Museo de Arte Moderno-Mexico City

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Mexico City has some of the best collection of museums in the world and the Museo de Arte Moderno certainly didn’t dissappoint. It was established in 1964 designed by architests Vazquez, Alcerreca and Salcido. With a focus on Mexican art ,permanent exhibition artists include Kahlo, Jair, Montenegro, Rivera, Loza; just to name a few and features works from 1930 until the present day. With basically four wings and an incredibly beautiful outdoor sculpture garden you will want to give yourself plenty of time to experience the flow between outdoor and in that the building encourages.

The day we got there they were installing a new sculpture and it was amazing to watch the process

As you enter the Museum you are met with gathering areas on both the first and second floors. They are beautifully designed and meant to allow to to view glimpses of all areas of the interior and grounds.

Here are a few of the more famous paintings on display and/or some of my favorites.

Olga Costa
Diego Rivera, Alfredo Zalce
Frida Kahle
Roberto Montenegro
Fermin Revueltas

The gardens and sulptures just can’t be missed and there is a small outdoor cafe at which you can sip your coffee and view the magnificence all around you.

Just a few more pics but I guarantee you that there is so much more to see. As a person who has never been much impressed with “modern art” I can say that I have changed my perception of the genre. It has elements that I can readily identify with as a woman born in the 1960’s and allows for a glance at past history that will hopefully influence the future.

Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10a.-6pm. The cost about 70 pecos with no fees for the disabled and young children. Afterwards, walk throughout the large city park to which many of the museums are connected.