Museo Amparo

This museum is so much better than I expected. In a way the collection of a pre-Colombian artefacts is even better than in Mexico City, because a few pieces on display are so well explained and so much context is provided that you come out feeling that you got so much more from the Museum. However, there is so much more than explanations about different types of languages and writing skills. Perfectly restored the section of The House to the way it used to look 200 years ago, and that is extremely interesting, but also added sections about modern Art in Puebla Please note where it’s closed on Tuesdays, and it only opens at 10. I still managed to squeeze one hour on Wednesday morning as soon as it opened, and I’m so happy that I did it.

Wow. The treasures here are great. And though the admission price was listed as 85 pesos, it was free to enter. It’s amazing to think that someone carved these stones, someone sat on this throne, and someone wore this jewelry.

Nice collection. And the audio guide available in three languages (Spanish, French, English) makes the visit even better. Lovely café on the rooftop and reasonable prices.

Very interesting collection. Nice architecture on top. Nice view over the city from museum café.

Free entry on Sundays. Terrace/ rooftop cafe is always free to go up. It's one of my favourite museums in Mexico so far! I always had hard time understanding the art and history of Mexico because I never learned its history. Museo Amparo explains from terminology of historic era to details of culture, people, agriculture, art and so on in easy and simple ways! (Mostly in Spanish, I used google translator). I learned so much today. The staff there are 10/10 too. Very professional and friendly. They offer a clay making class for free, there's schedule for it. I enjoyed contemporary art sections as well. Terrace area is good for afternoon coffee or study. It's a must visit if you're in Puebla.

This museum has rotating exhibits, and is well worth the cost of entry. The museum café, on the top floor has truly delicious mojitos and Guava mouse (like a cheesecake). Sit outside on the terrace for an amazing view and interesting surroundings.

Very impressive collection on artifacts. Definitely worth a visit. The only reason I didn't give it 5 star is that none of the exhibits have any English explanation. Everything is in Spanish only. If they want to become a world class museum they have to add English.

Beautiful museum. When I came, it was featuring alot of historic Mexican arts. Lots of different formats and art styles from paintings, sculptures, to video as well. Also some beautiful rest spaces here. Overall, really nice.

Museo Amparo is one of the city's most comprehensive museums. Theres is a lot of stuff to see, new and old. There is also a cafe.

World Class Museum Impressive collection of pre-historic, colonial and modern Mexican art housed in 2 colonial buildings with glorious views from the rooftop terrace! This is a world class museum!

An amazing museum in the heart of Puebla. The collection itself is well curated and captivating. It tends to be more of a "highlights" collection, however, showcasing pieces that are meant to be impactful and impressive than capturing a time, a movement, or a theme. Therefore at times, as one walks through the path laid out, it feels more like a mish-mash than a narrative. The recommended app could be better integrated and made to supplement the visit/experience. As it is, the app is simply a data dump of a brochure or catalog for the museum's contents. While a nice reference, it does not appear to add much value beyond that. One of its most impressive features is the rooftop cafe with views of the Catedral and the other prominent buildings that make up the Pueblan skyline in that part of town. The vibrant colors of the city really come to life from this vantage point.

I hadn't visited this museum since its renovation in 2013 so it was like seeing it all for the first time. From the sleek multi-story lobby to the galleries to the the glass-enclosed cafe as the centerpiece of a fabulous roof garden, the changes to the Amparo are incredible. The permanent collection looks better than ever in well-designed displays that make viewing each piece an engaging experience. Many museums treat the presentation of their collections almost as an afterthought but the Amparo made this a priority of their renovation and it allows the visitor to better understand the cultural richness of this region and the country. Even though the permanent collection's quality is renowned, it was the temporary exhibitions that really impressed me during this visit. Johanna Calle's 'Silentes' took over a gallery on the upper level and, a month after it closed, it still resonates with me. Her work comments on the social challenges in her native Colombia. Here, she depicts images of the fragility of children in her society using wire, cloth, paper, and felt. She includes stacks of photos of children for adoption. One wall-mounted piece was remnants from a little girl's dress: just sleeves and a collar. The fabric disappeared into the canvas. Ms. Calle seems to agonize over the subject matter that is obviously close to her heart and I couldn't help but conclude that she wants the viewer to feel the effort she puts into each work. It was a powerful exhibition: don't forget the children; don't let them become invisible victims. If you simply want to relax, take the glass elevator to the top floor for a drink in the cafe. Is there a better rooftop experience in Puebla? Finally, I never comment on museum gift shops but this one has some high-quality crafts for sale. If you're looking for a gift that is more than the typical souvenir, you may find it here.

Very well maintained museum of the local Mexican cultures, history, and archeology. Almost like a mini version of the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. The very nice little rooftop restaurant and the views from up there were an added bonus.

What a fabulous surprise! I hadn't heard of the Amparo Museum until I arrived in Puebla. My Airbnb host recommended it to me and my husband in part for the views from their rooftop. We had to pay for admission to access the rooftop anyways, so we decided to breeze through the museum. Well, the fantastic collection made it impossible to rush. The main lobby of the museum is a showpiece in itself. Spacious and light, it was occupied at the time by a huge sculpture in the centre. The collections are spread over three floors which are much larger than I expected. There is an impressive collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts, and there was an excellent exhibit of Mathias Goeritz works, along with other artists of a similar style. For some reason, I found the layout to be a little bit confusing to navigate and I kept getting turned around. There were hardly any other visitors in there (really, we had the whole place to ourselves) and tons of security and museum workers, and they would laugh and smile and point us in the right direction time and again. It was quite cute. Now, the reason we went in the first place: the rooftop. Gorgeous, gorgeous, stunning. Minimalist white tables and chairs, blue and white tile, pale wood, green plants, a cafe and a sublime view over the rooftops of Puebla. I could have sat up there all day and all night. Worth the price of admission alone. The fact that there is a world class museum attached makes the Amparo Museum a must visit.

Wow! I was surprised to find such a diverse and modern museum in Puebla! I was told that it was recently renovated and you can easily tell. The floors are squeaky clean, the air is fresh and the displays are engaging and make use of 21st century technology. We got high resolution pictures, slideshows and videos on big flat-screens, in addition to the printed commentary along the artifacts. The exhibits and different time periods are easy to follow and the cheerful museum guards gave us helpful direction! The material is quite interesting, exploring Mexico from its very beginning all the way to contemporary art. Some of these displays show footage of translated interviews with real life natives of the different tribes, excerpts of entire documentaries and more. Overall, the entire museum was engaging enough to keep us excited for some three hours before we got hungry. Would definitely come back here!

Absolutely a must do when in Puebla! It's a museum that provides a compete background on the history of Mexico and how they related to the other events of the world. They also had a very thought provoking exhibit which was very modern. The roof provides a wonderful view of the ancient downtown area. We would definitely go again.