Museo José Luis Cuevas, Mexico City

Name: Museo José Luis Cuevas
Address: La Academia 13, Mexico City, 06060, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5522 0156

#123 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum, Hispanic colonial architecture

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The José Luis Cuevas Museum is located just off the Zócalo within the Historic center of Mexico City, in Mexico City, Mexico. The museum and Church of Santa Inés were built as parts of the Convent of Santa Inés complex. The museum is in the convent's colonial era residential hall. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°26'1"N, 99°7'45"W

Address

La Academia 13Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06060 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5522 0156

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Museo José Luis Cuevas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo José Luis Cuevas open?

Museo José Luis Cuevas is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo José Luis Cuevas?

Nearby attractions include Church of Santa Inés, Mexico City (1 min walk), Academia de San Carlos, Mexico City (2 min walk), Houses of the Mayorazgo de Guerrero, Mexico City (2 min walk), Santa Teresa la Antigua, Mexico City (3 min walk).

How to get to Museo José Luis Cuevas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo José Luis Cuevas:

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (14 min walk)

Bus

Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)
Mixcalco • Lines: 4 (10 min walk)

Train

Merced (16 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (20 min walk)