Museo Amparo
One of Mexico's top private museums, with rich collections of pre-Hispanic artefacts and colonial art. The rooftop terrace offers close views of the cathedral bell towers.
The museum occupies two colonial-era mansions. Its permanent exhibitions present artefacts of the Olmec, Maya and Aztec cultures, along with colonial and contemporary art. The display design is excellent, with English labels. Admission is about 85 pesos. It is free on Sundays and Mondays, and closed on Tuesdays. Be sure to visit the rooftop café terrace, which faces the cathedral's twin towers and is a great spot for panoramic photos of the old town.
Opening hours
Wed–Mon 10:00–18:00 (closed Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Biblioteca Palafoxiana
- Callejón de los Sapos
- Puebla Cathedral
- Zócalo of Puebla
- Edificio Carolino
- Casa de los Muñecos
- Rosary Chapel, Templo de Santo Domingo
- Calle de los Dulces