Frida Kahlo Museum, Diego Rivera Studio, UNAM Murals Private Tour
Description
Our journey begins at the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo, an icon of 20th-century functionalist architecture. Here, we explore the creative environment where Rivera worked and where Frida briefly lived, gaining insight into their artistic and political world. We then continue to the UNAM Central Campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Mexican Muralism reaches its most monumental scale. The experience culminates at the breathtaking Biblioteca Central UNAM, covered in Juan O’Gorman’s iconic mosaic mural, a visual narration of Mexican history from pre-Hispanic civilizations to modern Mexico. Then, we arrive at the Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) in Coyoacán — her birthplace, home and creative sanctuary. Here, we immerse ourselves in her world: her self-portraits, personal belongings, traditional clothing. This tour moves from monumental public art to deeply personal storytelling offering a complete understanding of Kahlo and Rivera’s legacy.
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Our journey begins at the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo, an icon of 20th-century functionalist architecture. Here, we explore the creative environment where Rivera worked and where Frida briefly lived gaining insight into their artistic and political world.
We then continue to the UNAM Central Campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Mexican Muralism reaches its most monumental scale. The experience culminates at the breathtaking Biblioteca Central UNAM, covered in Juan O’Gorman’s iconic mosaic mural, a visual narration of Mexican history from pre-Hispanic civilizations to modern Mexico.
Finally, we arrive at the Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) in Coyoacán, her birthplace, home and creative sanctuary. Here, we immerse ourselves in her world: her self-portraits, personal belongings, traditional clothing and intimate spaces.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In some areas of the museum the stroller must be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions
- The itinerary might change due to the availability of tickets
- Please note: if you need the wheelchair, you will not be able to access all the areas of the museum, due to architectural restrictions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If you arrive late, you might loose the entrance at the museum
- It is important to know that Frida Kahlo museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management (as usual it happens during high season). When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin backpacks are allowed through security. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this case your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.