Today, Frida Kahlo's life is nearly as famous as her art. Crippled in a horrific bus crash as a teenager and then married to the philandering muralist Diego Rivera (who even bedded Kahlo's sister), she has become a symbol, for many, of triumph over pain, and the healing power of art. For her fans—and they are legion—visiting the house where Frida Kahlo was born and died—popularly known as the "blue house" for its intense azure paint job—is as much a pilgrimage as it is a museum visit. So it's appropriate that the house has been impeccably preserved.
Artifacts, such as the artificial leg she wore through much of her life, sit in corners here and there throughout the house and give the air of Kahlo’s presence. Excerpts from her poetry that capture the pain of loving Diego Rivera are painted on the walls as are half-finished portraits of her family members. The museum, located in the suburb of Coyoacán, also boasts impressive examples of Kahlo’s works. The private courtyard has a small area with videos of the history of art in Mexico, a café, and a gift shop with everything Frida.
Mexico City
Travel Guide
Mexico City› Attraction
Museo Frida Kahlo
Londres 247, at the corner of Ignacio Allende
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Col. Coyoacán
Hours
Tues 10am–5:45pm, Wed 11am–5:45pm, Thurs–Sun 10am–5:45pm
Transportation
Metro: Coyoacán
Phone
55/5554-5999
Prices
M$120 weekdays, M$140 weekends, students with valid ID M$35
Web site
Museo de Frida Kahlo
Map
Londres 247, at the corner of Ignacio Allende Mexico CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.