Art museums in Puebla

The José Luis Bello y González Museum, situated in Puebla, Mexico, is home to the extensive collection of industrialist José Luis Bello y González and his son José Mariano Bello y Acedo. The collection includes works from America, Europe, and Asia, spanning various genres such as oil paintings, talavera, feather art, cabinetry, porcelain, ivories, crystals, and metals.

The Museo Amparo, situated in the historic center of Puebla City, is recognized as one of the most significant historical museums in Mexico. Its location in the heart of the city makes it easily accessible for tourists, and its status as a key historical museum offers a rich insight into Mexico's past.

The Museum of Religious Art Ex Convento de Santa Mónica is a sacred art museum situated in the City of Puebla. This museum is housed in a building that was constructed in the 17th century and was formerly the Convent of Santa Mónica. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of the region through its extensive collection of religious art.

Note the unusual decoration on the walls of this building - you'll see paintings of people. Many exhibitions take place here.

The Museo José Luis Bello y Zetina is situated in the historic center of Puebla, right next to the Santo Domingo Temple. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists who are exploring the city's rich history and culture. The museum's proximity to the temple also adds to its historical significance, as it was once part of the Santo Domingo Convent.

La Capilla del Arte is a cultural space of the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), located in the Historic Center of the city of Puebla, Mexico. It was opened to the public in October 2009, in the old building of Las Fábricas de Francia, granted in commodatum by the Mary Street Jenkins Foundation. The space includes a contemporary art gallery, an artistic forum, and a mini reading space.

The Museo Internacional del Barroco, located in Puebla, Mexico, is an art museum dedicated to the Baroque period. It was designed by renowned Japanese architect Toyō Itō. The museum is a testament to the city's rich cultural history and its commitment to preserving and showcasing this art form.

The San Pedro Museum of Art, previously known as the Poblano Museum of Viceregal Art, is a space primarily dedicated to the 19th-century Novohispanic pictorial collection. This museum is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the region during the 19th century, showcasing a variety of artworks that reflect the cultural and historical context of the time.

Discover the most amazing pieces of art made by Erasto Cortéz, a 20th century Mexican painter and sculptor.

What used to be a monastery in the past has been changed into a popular cultural center and a museum. Admire traditional poblano artworks.