Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City

Name: Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
Address: Justo Sierra 16, Mexico City, 06020, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 3602 0035

#76 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Baroque architecture, More...

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Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City

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Facts and practical information

Colegio de San Ildefonso, currently is a museum and cultural center in Mexico City, considered to be the birthplace of the Mexican muralism movement. San Ildefonso began as a prestigious Jesuit boarding school, and after the Reform War it gained educational prestige again as National Preparatory School. This school and the building closed completely in 1978, then reopened as a museum and cultural center in 1992. The museum has permanent and temporary art and archeological exhibitions in addition to the many murals painted on its walls by José Clemente Orozco, Fernando Leal, Diego Rivera and others. The complex is located between San Ildefonso Street and Justo Sierra Street in the historic center of Mexico City. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1588 (436 years ago)Coordinates: 19°26'11"N, 99°7'50"W

Address

Justo Sierra 16Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06020 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 3602 0035

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Day trips

Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso open?

Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 8 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 Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso?

Nearby attractions include Museo de la Luz, Mexico City (1 min walk), San Pedro y San Pablo College, Mexico City (2 min walk), El Colegio Nacional, Mexico City (3 min walk), La Enseñanza Church, Mexico City (3 min walk).

How to get to Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso by public transport?

The nearest stations to Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso:

Bus

República de Argentina • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (17 min walk)
Merced (21 min walk)