Very nice museum. They check your large bags. The best part is the historic building. It was truly…read morebeautiful. They also have a clean bathroom for all to use. We really enjoy the exhibits over the ages. Many more new art instillations then I anticipated.

The Museo de Arte is a fun stop on Querétaro. The building's pretty (I felt like taking photographs…read moreof this more than the art on display), the collection's fun to view, and the staff are friendly. At the time there was a modern gallery featuring some Rivera works, and a gallery with Spanish Americas-era art. All told, we were able to walk through the museum in less than an hour. But, the price was free! You can't beat that.

The museum's permanent collection on the ancient Mexican civilizations and baroque art is good, but…read morethe temporary exhibition on corn was fantastic. The housing of the museum in an old monastery is an attraction itself.

Beautiful Museum. Everyone should stop by just to see the architecture. Everything is very well…read morepreserved and worth capturing in a photo. This is a very popular tourist spots for other who live in Mexico. There was a constant flow of tourists. They also have restrooms to use by their guests. I'm glad we stopped by.

There's nothing in here except business offices and a few shops. I was expecting a museum…read morecontaining artifacts from the area.

San Miguel de Allende is more than tacos and tequila and the tourists who subsist on them. It's got…read morea lot of intriguing history, so naturally there's a historical museum right across from the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel. The evocative museum is housed in an 18th-century, two-story colonial mansion owned by Mexican independence war hero Ignacio Allende. There's a bucolic central courtyard where you can find the way to the restroom. The furniture is authentic to the period. It gave us an idea of what life was like for a Creole family before the revolution. There's bilingual signage in Spanish and English, though it's more convenient to follow the audio tour available. It took us less than an hour to walk though the building. There are other museums in the city devoted to local crafts like toys and decorative masks, but this struck us as the most essential one. Admission was MX$70. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/mNfHj1axEC

Lots to read and see. We only had 3 hours in town, so checking out this place gave us a quick…read moreoverview of the town. I appreciated the short video playing in the tiny media room. I had a chance to sit and enjoy a quick 10 min overview of San Miguel. This is an old building and you can finish the self guided tour in as little as 30 mins. It depends on your desire to read all plaques.

What's not to love about this place? The exhibits are absolutely jaw-dropping. There are separate…read moresections for dolls, mobile toys, puppets, etc. The colors are amazing, and the amount of work that's gone in to curating this selection is evident everywhere you look. The day I went I was blessed with a local school's 4th or 5th grade class enjoying a field trip. To watch the kids' excitement, wonder, and amazement was thrilling to me. Here are a couple of Pro Tips to enhance your enjoyment: 1) There's a nice patio on the roof that affords a terrific view of San Miguel de Allende. There are tables and chairs and awnings so it's a wonderful place to just sit back, catch your breath, and take in the city's beauty. 2) There's a small garden(?) patio(?) fountain area(?) (not sure what to call it here) on the first level. This, too, is a wonderful place to just catch yourself after the stimulation of the museum. 3) The majority of the description placards are in Spanish. (About 20% are English and Spanish both.) But here, Google Lens / Google Translate is your New Best Friend. I leaned heavily on this crutch to both learned a great deal, and to learn a few new Spanish phrases. Finally, I have to recommend the staff: Every single one I encountered seemed to have made it their personal mission that I enjoy everything the museum has to offer.

This was a very pleasant surprise. I didn't expect much from the descriptions, but it was way more…read moreinteresting than I thought it would be. There are multiple floors and rooms, each one with an interesting theme, e.g., miniatures, dolls, masks, etc. I kinda expected some old, broken down toys, but this was really a cultural museum. Definitely worth a visit when in SMdA.

If you are interested in Diego Rivera's work, this museum is a must visit, especially since you…read moremade it to Guanajato! Easy to find, inexpensive to visit, it will take you about an hour and a half to discover more of Rivera's life and work. Open daily 10am-7pm, Sundays - 10am-3pm. Closed Mondays! Lots of personal objects on display, furniture and art created by the artist, in an intimate display since this was the place his was born. Very nice place, not crowded when we visited, so it made it for a pleasant time. I was very happy to be able to check it out and learn more about the great Mexican muralist artist!

Unlike Mexico City, Guanajuato isn't a museum town. Museums here are intimate, cheap to enter,…read morefeature no audio tour options, and at best you'll spend maybe 1 hour in any of them. In other words, great for those with short attention spans. Until he was 6 Diego Rivera lived in the house in which this museum is situated. Here you can see the rooms he once played in and view a collection of his works though nothing large-scale like the murals for which he really gained renown. In addition to Diego's works (which you're not permitted to photograph) in many art genres, there are a couple of other art installations. On this visit the most interesting of these was the very top floor which featured the work of Guanajuato artists whose work I'd have enjoyed a whole museum being filled with. There's a lot of stairs to navigate here but an elevator if you cannot do so. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Guanajuato and enjoy museums and/or Diego Rivera. And, if they know you speak only English they'll screen a 7-minute film, in English, telling you more about the space and the featured artists.

'Take a tour, you'll like it!' If you're staying in Guanajuato, you'll be asked about a hundred…read moretimes. More so if you're wearing shorts with socks and sandals. First of all, don't wear socks and sandals when abroad and secondly be selective about your tour and your tour company. Ask questions and be specific. TIP 1: Ask what the tour covers especially concerning admission to sites. Most tours only take you there, but you're on your own to pay for the admission. TIP 2: Ask where are they going to take you and what if you don't want to go? TIP 3: Make sure to ask how is the tour? TIP 4: Your tour will not just be you and your partner but a group of people stuffed in a van. You'll have the couple from Mexico City with their kids, a couple on a romantic getaway that is constantly pawing at each other, the other usual suspects. Now with that being said, It was our last day in Guanajuato. We could have spent the day relaxing and gawking at all the US travelers wearing socks and sandals or we could have gone to the Mercado again but we decided to go on a tour to see San Miguel de Allende since all the influencers on YT and IG said,' It's a must-see!' - More about that in another review. Our tour company said that they would take us to Dolores Hidalgo to visit the tomb of Jose Alfredo Jimenez, the museum, an artisan shop, a restaurant, then San Miguel de Allende. For some perspective, Guanajuato to San Miguel is about 1 hour and 10 minutes by car and Uber was charging about $70 dollars one way. So, the tour option was the least expensive option. Our second stop was the museum of Jose Alfredo Jiminez. Who was Jose Alfredo Jiminez? He was most likely the most important, prolific, and popular composer of Ranchera music in Mexico during the 20th century. Do you remember Hector from Coco, Miguel's grandfather? Hector was loosely based on Jose Alfredo Jiminez, although there are many similarities. He lived every moment of life and perhaps lived multiple lifetimes before passing at 47 years old. The entrance fee, a couple of US dollars, to enter the museum which is really Jose Alfredo Jiminez's home is worth it. Your guide will start you with a large mosaic of Jose Alfredo with all the influences current and past. Then you're pretty much on your own. TIP 5: Take your time but be observant about the amount of time your tour allows. If you're on your own via rental car or Uber, take all the time The patio area and the other collections are super cool. I really liked the bust in the garden by the bathrooms and the music sheets. The kitchen was spectacular. I could almost see Jose's wife or perhaps a kitchen hand slapping masa to make tortillas and smell the pollo colorado bubbling in a pot. The gift shop is your last stop before leaving. There are so cool souvenirs but skip the magnets and the shot glasses. The museum of Jose Alfredo Jiminez was definitely the highlight of our tour and I wish we had a little more time to explore and ask questions. Maybe next time.

My husband and I visited the museum on a day trip to Dolores Hidalgo. We were both happy and…read moreimpressed with the vast amount of information on display here at the museum. Everything is clean, well organized, and gives a very informative look at the life of the famous singer. My personal favorite was the kitchen. It has impressive tile work. This museum is a must for any and all fans of his music, or Mariachi music.

Chances of me ever reading Don Quixote are slim to nil so as I eyed the collection here I had to…read moreask the one I was with: "do you know the story of Don Quixote?" Luckily, he knew what amounted to the Don Quixote Cliff Notes and that was good enough. This here is one person's obsession - er, collection - of Don Quixote-related artworks. Who knew that it would make for such an interesting museum? As opposed to a style of art or an art period this collection can focus on any aspect of DQ's story, surreal or figurative. At one point the collection veers off into excellent artwork of a married couple and has seemingly nothing to do with Don Quixote. Surprise! This museum gave me far more than I was expecting simply due to the variety of art and art forms on display. It may be interesting to know the most basic things about the story of Don Quixote (literally, like 5 sentences worth) and then - assuming you enjoy viewing art - you're off to the races. This museum inspired me to think of other types of museums or art collections that could be assembled and I really enjoy anything that gets my creativity flowing. This place did. Learn a few basic things about DQ then go here.

Yes, I am one of those travelers who has a clipboard with notes, a google map with pin drops, and…read morelots of Yelp collections for the cities that I visit. I already knew that there was a Museum for Don Quixote but what I did not know was that it was for the Art of Don Quijote. When we visited the Museum with the ornate Don Quixote outside, needless to say, I was already humming the first bars from Man of La Mancha. It's super inexpensive to visit and get your ticket. There's a bookstore to the right which is not overly expensive. Matter of fact it's a dollar or two more than what you can find on Amazon. We were super fortunate to be in a very small group as our tour guide took us through the exhibits. It was super interesting and some of the pieces in the collection are one-of-a-kind. Don Quixote may not be for everyone but having seen Peter O'Toole in the 1972 production when I was a kid always stuck with me. I still remember it to this day. It was one of those lazy Saturday afternoons after the glorious morning of cartoons and my choice was ABC Wide World of Sports or Man of La Mancha. No surprise as watched the exploits of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. I mean who could forget Sophia Loren's role of Dulcinea, Geesh. For you young ones, Let me tell a tale of grand musical movies, not counting animated movies, that ruled Hollywood from the 50s through the 70s Grease and All that Jazz is most likely the best last musicals. If you're in Guanajuato, do yourself a solid and visit the Museum, then pick up some books as souvenirs instead of magnets and keychains and live the impossible dream.