Fabrica la Aurora

A Truly Wonderful Art Collection – A Must-Visit for Art Enthusiasts This gallery is an absolute treasure trove of artistic brilliance, featuring an impressive collection from some of the most talented and renowned artists. As you wander through the expansive halls, you'll find yourself captivated by the diversity of styles, mediums, and eras represented. The thoughtfully curated exhibits make it easy to lose track of time, and you could easily spend an entire day exploring and immersing yourself in the beauty and creativity on display. One of the highlights of this collection is the stunning array of sculptures that dot the landscape, adding a dynamic and tactile element to the experience. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or just someone looking to enjoy a day of cultural enrichment, the sculptures provide fascinating focal points and conversation starters. In addition to the incredible artwork, the venue boasts several cozy cafes where visitors can pause, relax, and discuss their impressions over a cup of coffee or a light snack. The ambiance is inviting and perfect for a leisurely afternoon, whether you're taking a break from viewing the art or simply soaking in the creative atmosphere. Overall, this is a wonderful destination that seamlessly combines world-class art, beautiful outdoor sculptures, and charming amenities. It’s a place that inspires, relaxes, and delights—truly a must-visit for anyone passionate about art and culture.

I was blown away by how gorgeous this place is! You can stroll through different galleries, sometimes meet the artists and have a chat with them. The sunny courtyards are just as beautiful! Being able to have coffee and a light meal while sorting out impressions at the end of our visit was excellent.

This is a very special gallery and a must see to add to your San Miguel trip. $100mx about $5 to take a ta I there. I loved it and bought some very special pieces of art for my collection. Don’t miss it.

We did the Sunday Art Walk where many of the artists are there to show and talk about their work (First Sunday of the month). Great space and lots of art on display

We spent the morning of our first day in San Miguel at the Aurora. It is full of treasures that are beyond belief. If I were decorating a home in San Miguel, this would be my first stop. We wandered through gallery after gallery, each more enchanting than the last. It was a cool 76° with a gentle breeze blowing the whole time. We ended our visit in the cafe with lunch, drinks, and a slice of cake. All in all, an unforgettable visit to an unforgettable place. I'd recommend it to anyone!

If you’re into legitimate art, you’ll find a great selection of galleries at Fabrica la Aurora. There are a couple of cafes to rest your travel-weary feet and the restrooms were clean. It’s definitely something to put on your itinerary in SMA.

Fantatstic art and antiques galley. We walked there and back from the plaza in Centro. So many eye popping displays. I snapped these images before I realized they ask for no photos throughout. I feel like these images do not egregiously snub that request. I discovered many things. I discovered a few art classes and a new artist I will be following. Well worth a return!

I'm not into art or creativity but this place was very cool. It was very informative and educational. I loved it. They had old black and white pictures from the start of the warehouse. Starting in 1902. I loved it. I bought a bird feeder.

An incredible collective of artist galleries, antique furniture, crafts and knick knacks in a huge space (I believe an old textile factory), with a couple of dining, coffee, relaxation spots as well. I spent half a day here and will definitely be back before I leave in a few weeks. All the people working in the shops were helpful and friendly, even though I'm sure almost all their traffic is people looking and not buying. But if I had a place here (perhaps someday), I'll absolutely be furnishing it with pieces from these shops.

Wow! With so many galleries to see you could spend one minute in them all and still be here for over an hour. Basically everything is for sale. Yes, there are some exceptions, but from the "mundane" piece for your home to a work from a well known name you will find it here. The selection of works is so great there will be something here to fit your desires. What also surprised me is that the prices seem reasonable too. Even if you are not in the buying mood, still come and enjoy. If you are an entrepreneur, find Filippo Giusti's place. Show him the photo of myself and him together in his gallery. Talk about Tony Robbins. Talk about how he interviews people to find out which colors would they be. Talk about how amazing it is to bring food and drink to a cemetery here in Mexico! Don't miss the glassed-off room that still shows the textile history of the place. From what I was told, there was a small, but highly popular gathering of artists in front of the mill. So much so, they asked about the building that was, at the time, empty being closed down from foreign competition. When the answer became, "yes," then history was made for a new use as you see it today.

Great place, one of a kind, perfect to spend a few hours while visiting San Miguel de Allende. It is not i downtown area, but you can walk here pretty fast! Fabrica La Aurora has character, as you might think, it is an old factory transformed into an array of art galleries with varied artists exhibiting. It is great to stroll around and shop for some souvenirs while you are here. Some galleries ship to US if you find bigger objects harder to get on a plane! There are places you grab a meal, we enjoyed a nice lunch outdoors in their courtyard. Great service all around, nice people working here, it was fun to chat with everyone! But most importantly, we enjoyed the art on display showcasing local artists with great talent and originality!

After 90 years as an active textile mill, Fábrica la Aurora was repurposed. The impressive thread looms remain visible in some spots but otherwise, the space has been aesthetically carved up into over 50 studio galleries to display high-end art and design created by locals. In this elegant landscape you can also find art classes, cafes and a restaurant, a wine tasting room, and more. I spent a full day at Fábrica la Aurora throughly delighted by the experience. The artwork at Fábrica la Aurora will not be confused with anything you've seen around the historic town center. This is fine art - a huge variety - and though I only truly fell for the work of one artist, viewing this variety of art in this manner is a feast for the senses. It's also an incredibly serene and aesthetically beautiful place. Make time to stop for food and drink as the cafe here is lovely and the food good. If it's the weekend, there may be additional activity going on out beyond the pond; don't miss that either. My sole regret here was that I hadn't enrolled in an afternoon sculpture workshop in advance and, once discovered, had run out of vacation time to schedule an upcoming date. If you are interested in a class here, be sure to secure those plans in advance. Beautiful place and experience.

In one day, we visit this market and the Mercado de Artesanías. It was like stepping into two different world. The Mercado de Artesanías is stand after stand of crafts, goods and other items with more affordable prices. The Fabrica La Aurora is an old mill filled wit high-end art galleries, studios, and shops selling furniture, crafts, and art for hundreds and thousands of U.S. dollars. It's still worth visiting even if you can't buy anything as the space is beautiful and there's a cafe in the back. They also have several well-kept restrooms for free.

LOVE this place! We walked here from in town. It took us 20+ minutes walking but we stopped at some fun little shops on the way. This place is an old textile factory that preserved some of the old machinery -- so cool! There is a maze of different art galleries and shopping. The price points are varied and we bought a few smaller items. We walked into every gallery and shop and were tempted by a few paintings and drawings. Ultimately, we purchased a hand painted planter and a few other smaller items. So much to see and appreciate. Huge parking lot but if you are a walker like us, it's an easy walk from town. A total gem of SMA. A MUST visit.

This is a very interesting complex of galleries in an old textile factory. The most interesting thing about it is that they retained the old machinery and the galleries are built around it. As for the art itself, I was largely unimpressed. But it's worth a stroll through. There's a coffee place and a burger place if you're in need of refreshment. The staff working there can get you a cab back to Centro if you don't feel like walking. (But ask the price before you get in. We didn't and got totally ripped off.)

I love this old textile factory that's been turned into art galleries and boutiques. I could, and have, spent the entire day wandering in and out of galleries, stopping for a bite and a drink at one the cafes, and wandering some more. I've never visited without purchasing something and this most recent trip was no exception, my husband even got a tattoo in one of the galleries! Highly recommend for art lovers and collectors.

An old Waterhouse transformed into gallery rooms of diversity of art work by locals and International artists. They had an event here the day we arrived, it was a party to meet local artists. There is an event happening so check out their website. Put on your walking shoes because you can spend hours looking at the art work from painting of oils, sculpture, paper. There is something for everyone and as we explored certain galleries we had to re-energize and had a siesta in their cafe. The outdoor cafe was packed and very slow service thou good food: snawiches and salad. The place is large and clean with ample parking. Or burn of the calories by walking here which is 20 minute walk from the center of San Miguel. Enjoy!

Many art galleries and an outside cafe. The art was beautiful. We had banana bread and it was delicious.

A huge collection of galleries and artists with a few restaurants attached. I highly recommend stopping her for fine and modern art, a day of shopping for home goods and pottery, taking an art class, meeting a friend for drinks or a bite.

Beautiful array of elevated artisan goods sold by the makers themselves. Not too crowded in Christmas time, unlike the church and city center.

Very cool stop. High end galleries overall. Could spend a day if you went through everything. Beautiful stuff to look at a stroll. The outdoor Cafe in the back did not disappoint. Ordered an extremely tasty guacamole and a goat cheese pizza to spilt. Both enj9yed our lunch and the beautiful weather. If you find yourself wondering what to do today in San Miguel as a tourist and enjoy art, definitely a place to check out.

Oh my... Just loved this find and we spent hours here. It's a collection of many stores under one roof, which used to be a linen factory several years prior. Stores geared towards art and home decor. You can find Mexican antique furniture which I might add is exquisitely made and beautiful to look at to paintings to jewelry to plants. This place has it all. It's all indoor with outdoor walkways and restaurants. A perfect spot for those that have relocated here and want to furnish their houses with beautiful art. So if you are in San Miguel and want off the tourist list for the day, come here and browse. Then get yourself a nice refreshing drink and relax in the beautiful sun of San Miguel.

Good evening What a great trip outside of the town just a bit. If your into art an studios originally made works of art most on site. Sweet lil cafe an good food too! Beautiful layout many artists on property. My wife an I actually got to see an original Salvador Dali an M.C. Escher. Overall beautiful grounds an wonderful friendly people short walk from town center. Aloha.

Oh my goodness. I can't believe I have never been here!!! I have been to SMdA so many times but have never taken the time to come here. I mean come on, how many children love to go walk around art museums? This is where I was wrong, it's not an art museum. This is a mega art community where so many different artists display they work. SMdA has a huge art community and I had no idea where to go to find all of it. Besides the swap meets and the expensive gallery's where do you go? It's beautiful here. I could spend hours wandering in and out of the buildings and having a cold drink in the patio. As a side note even my kids enjoyed it!

This place is a gem in Dan Miguel de Allende. It is an old textile factory turned into a gallery. There are so many artists exhibiting their beautiful pieces within these walls. You can find everything from paintings to jewelry. There are even amazing pieces of furniture. I personally wish I could take half of the paintings, decor items, and furniture pieces home with me. Unfortunately, my airline only allows me a 22 Lb. carry on bag.

Unusual place with wonderful shops, pricey goods. Gorgeous grounds. Grandpa + Son's was delicious dining spot.

This is a one stop shop for high-quality art, interior furnishings , and textiles all very professional quality and easily accessible .Fair prices but certainly not cheap. An easy 15 min. walk from the center of town .

Perhaps I got too excited about what this was going to be and I especially was slightly misled by going there on a Thursday when I heard the artists open their studios to the public. I thought I might see artists in their space creating art and textile producers creating textiles, using looms, etc. Nope. The reality is, it's a really cool, super large, sprawling industrial space that spans several building and houses ~40-45 artists shops where they sell their wares. We didn't actually see that many woven items or textile products, but this would be an awesome place to visit if you were furnishing your home and wanted unique and eclectic furniture, artwork, housewares, tchotchkes, etc. Place is so large and winding, you can definitely get lost, which is kinda fun. Def worth a visit, but it's def not textile fabrication. They do have 2 restaurants and a coffee shop, several bathrooms and a kids play area and it's all very clean and nice, so there's that.

Very artsy. The people may not be very nice considering they're rich, snobby people but they aren't the main attraction. It's like being exposed to a whole new world of art. We went to this cafe which I loved! Made me feel back in NYC. I live in Miami and don't get to see much art unless I go up to Wynwood. Overall, great experience!!

Nice place if you're furnishing a house. Not how an American tourist probably want to spend time.

Fantastic!!! Just a short walk from the city center. I loved all the separate shops. We spent hours walking around and window shopping. Some stores weren't Mexican. But I guess that's okay. There's a simple cafe to grab a coffee and snack.

This is a fun collection to wander through. They have many different mediums being displayed. I loved the sculptures and traditional styles of pottery. There was a few interesting paintings and much more to see.

A great little shopping/gallery viewing couple hours! Happy with a purchase made here. Wide variety of products & art here. Something for everyone in my opinion. Fun to see the old factory equipment still in place!

This is a beautiful art gallery complex, which was formerly a textile factory, in San Miguel de Allende. If you're looking for higher-end, pricier artwork from artists, this is your place. If you are hoping to look through local artisan crafts and barter for the cheapest deal, go to the artisan markets in town instead. This is one of the larger art gallery complexes I've been to. My husband and I walked around going in and out of the galleries for a couple of hours max and would be surprised if we made it through half of the complex. Overall, we had a nice time appreciating the work of the artists and the displays the galleries presented. There is painted work and also pottery and furniture arranged in a lovely way (interior design). Entrance is FREE (gratis, en Espanol)! There is dining available onsite, though we did not do so. This is walkable from the main part of town where we stayed, but you could drive of course if you have a car. If you don't have a car, I'm sure you could take public transport, we just didn't look into it because we were in the mood for a walk to get some light exercise. FYI - Some galleries allow photos (or at least don't have signs indicating that photos aren't allowed, and the person present where I took photos didn't try to stop me), and others clearly have signage posted that they don't, so be mindful if you're the picture-taking type and if in doubt, ask. Shout-out: Rae Miller's artwork is interesting, different from anything we'd seen before for an art technique (encaustic). She was in her studio working when we stepped in and took the time to get to know us briefly and share with us her general artistic process. She's an American expat living in San Miguel de Allende with her husband and cute dog, whom we also got to meet. :)

Excellent destination for gallery purchasing, window shopping and unique items for sale. Worthy of a visit!

My stepfather used to visit on business when it was a working textile mill probably 40 years ago. He worked for Singer Sewing machine. They have done a phenomenal job turning it in to beautiful art center and maintaining the features of the original mill and machinery. It should not be missed.

What an amazingly beautiful place to visit! From the statues in the driveway to the grape vines hanging from the overhead trellis of an equally beautiful gallery. We looked at many gorgeous works of art and were lucky enough to be able to purchase an incredible original painting and sweet silver pendant. I look forward to a return trip!

Beautiful art and design center with art, food, shopping stores, excellent place to spend the day!