The Museum del Valle de Tehuacan was opened in 1967 and is located on the territory of the former Carmelite monastery of the seven …
The National Railway Museum is the national gallery of Mexico, which houses exhibits related to the railway. Visitors to the museu …
The Amparo Museum is Mexico’s largest historical museum. The Amparo Museum contains a temporary and permanent collection. The perm …
The La Barric Cider Museum in Cholula tells the story of a small, privately owned plant for the production of effervescent alcohol …
Puebla is a city where history and art live in every stone and window of the museum. Coming here, you enter a space where ancient artifacts coexist with modern installations, and crafts convey the spirit of local communities. Travels to the museums of Puebla give a deep idea of the culture of the region and leave vivid impressions even with experienced tourists.
There are several remarkable museum sites in and around the city: the Museo Amparo, one of Mexico’s largest historical museums, featuring permanent and temporary collections from pre-Columbian to contemporary art. The National Railway Museum with exhibits on the history of rail transport, historical locomotives and carriages; the Museo del Valle de Tehuacan, located in the building of the former Carmelite monastery of the XVII century, where archaeological finds and materials on the history of the Tehuacan Valley are stored; the La Barrick Cider Museum in Cholula, which tells about the traditions of the production of efferves in a private manufacture; and the Museum of Folk Art dedicated to the preservation of Mexican crafts - from textiles to ceramics. In the vicinity of Puebla, the Tehuacan and Cholula museums complement the city’s picture by offering unique regional expositions and rare local artifacts.
Museum life here is active all year round: the city participates in the annual Night of Museums, where expositions open late in the evening, thematic excursions and performances are held. Museo Amparo regularly displays temporary exhibitions and imported displays from major collections in Mexico and abroad, while the National Railway Museum hosts retro exhibitions and rolling stock demonstrations. The La Barrica Cider Museum hosts tastings and master classes on traditional production, and the Folk Art Museum organizes fairs and craft exhibitions - watch out for posters, especially in spring and during the holiday seasons.
Come to Puebla to discover its museum treasures live. The best way to see the main thing and feel the context is to book excursions with a private guide: an experienced guide will make a personal route, tell little-known stories, help with tickets and make your trip to museums truly memorable. Plan your itineraries in advance and trust the local specialists – then the trip will turn into an exciting and comfortable cultural journey.
