Museo Amparo, Puebla

Name: Museo Amparo
Address: Calle 2 sur 708, Puebla, 72000, Mexico
Telephone: +52 222 229 3850

#12 among attractions in Puebla

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum, Art museum

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The Museo Amparo, located in the historic center of Puebla City, is one of the most important historical museums in Mexico. It was inaugurated in 1991 and sponsored by the Amparo Foundation, which was founded in 1979 by Manuel Espinoza Yglesias in honor of his wife. ()

Coordinates: 19°2'26"N, 98°11'56"W

Address

Calle 2 sur 708Puebla 72000 Mexico

Contact

+52 222 229 3850

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Amparo open?

Museo Amparo is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Amparo?

Nearby attractions include Biblioteca Palafoxiana, Puebla (4 min walk), Casa del Deán, Puebla (4 min walk), Puebla Cathedral, Puebla (4 min walk), Museo Universitario Casa de los Muñecos, Puebla (7 min walk).

How to get to Museo Amparo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Amparo:

Bus

Ruta (12 min walk)

Train

Tren Turístico Puebla-Cholula (28 min walk)