Museo Leonora Carrington, San Luis Potosi

#2 among attractions in San Luis Potosi

Museum, Art museum

Map

Facts and practical information

The Museo Leonora Carrington is a museum with venues in the San Luis Potosí City and Xilitla, state of San Luis Potosí, México; dedicated to the surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, the Museo Leonora Carrington San Luis Potosí opened 22 March 2018, with Juan Manuel Carreras as governor of the state. The museum houses a collection of the artist's sculptures, jewelry, engravings, and personal objects; and presents temporary exhibits about surrealism and works influenced by Carrington's work. The collection was donated by Pablo Weisz Carrington, son of the artist, for the creation of the museum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°8'19"N, 100°58'22"W

Address

San Luis Potosi Mexico

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

San Luis Potosi

Day trips

Museo Leonora Carrington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Nacional de la Máscara, Art Center, Tranvia Turistico San Luis Rey, Secretaria de Turismo.

0.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museo Nacional de la Máscara, San Luis Potosi
22 min walk • Museo Nacional de la Máscara is a museum in the city of San Luis Potosí dedicated to Mexico's masked dance and ritual heritage from the pre Hispanic period to the present. It is located in a former mansion on Plaza del Carmen, which became federal property in 1907, housing the current museum since 1982.
~980 ftE
22°8'20"N • 100°58'12"W
Art Center, San Luis Potosi
5 min walk • Museum, Art museum, Performing arts
0.9 miN
22°9'5"N • 100°58'34"W
Tranvia Turistico San Luis Rey, San Luis Potosi
24 min walk • Museum, Railway, City tours
0.9 miN
22°9'5"N • 100°58'34"W
Secretaria de Turismo, San Luis Potosi
24 min walk • Museum
1 miN
Universities and schools
Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosi
27 min walk • The Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí is a public university in Mexico. It is the largest, oldest, and most comprehensive university in the state of San Luis Potosí, as well as one of the most important ones in Mexico.
1.3 miSW
Universities and schools
Universidad Politécnica de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosi
34 min walk • The Polytechnic University of San Luis Potosí was created on 27 June 2001 and was the first Polytechnic University of the Subsystem of Polytechnic Universities.
0.9 miW
Baseball, Concert hall, Sport venue
Estadio De Béisbol Veinte de Noviembre, San Luis Potosi
24 min walk • Estadio de Beisbol Veinte de Noviembre is a stadium in San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the San Luis Potosí Tuneros Mexican League baseball team. It holds 6,500 people. By now, it is also used for concerts and mass audience events.
0.6 miSW
22°8'2"N • 100°58'48"W
Plaza Fiesta, San Luis Potosi
15 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Plan de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosi
21 min walk • Estadio Plan de San Luis Potosí was a multi-use stadium in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It was initially used as the stadium of San Luis F.C. matches. It was replaced by the current Estadio Alfonso Lastras in 2002. The capacity of the stadium was 18,000 spectators.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Leonora Carrington?

Nearby attractions include Art Center, San Luis Potosi (5 min walk), Museo Nacional de la Máscara, San Luis Potosi (22 min walk), Secretaria de Turismo, San Luis Potosi (24 min walk), Tranvia Turistico San Luis Rey, San Luis Potosi (24 min walk).