Museo De La Acuarela, Mexico City

Name: Museo De La Acuarela
Address: Calle Salvador Novo 88, Mexico City, 04010, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5554 1801

#170 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum was the first museum in the world dedicated specifically to watercolor painting. It is located in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City, in a former private house which was donated to the museum by the city government. Due to the public health emergency, as of March 2022 the museum was still closed to casual public visits. ()

Local name: Museo Nacional de la Acuarela Alfredo Guati Rojo Coordinates: 19°20'55"N, 99°10'38"W

Address

Calle Salvador Novo 88Mexico City 04010 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5554 1801

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Day trips

Museo De La Acuarela – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo De La Acuarela open?

Museo De La Acuarela is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
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 De La Acuarela?

Nearby attractions include Fonoteca Nacional, Mexico City (2 min walk), Parque de la Bombilla, Mexico City (15 min walk), Viveros de Coyoacán, Mexico City (16 min walk), San Ángel, Mexico City (17 min walk).

How to get to Museo De La Acuarela by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo De La Acuarela:

Metro

Miguel Ángel de Quevedo • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)
Viveros-Derechos Humanos • Lines: 3 (11 min walk)

Train

Miguel Ángel de Quevedo (8 min walk)
Viveros-Derechos Humanos (11 min walk)

Bus

Altavista • Lines: Mb L1 (16 min walk)
Olivo • Lines: Mb L1 (17 min walk)