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.

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.

The toy museum is a charm…read more Far bigger than one anticipates from the outside, the museum spans numerous floors filled with colorful toys created from a variety of materials, with elegance and joy. I walked first into the gift shop and thought the museum to be a small extension of that. Instead, it dwarfed the gift shop, culminating in an open rooftop which was as delightful as all of the toys themselves. I marveled at the skill required to create such works and wished for an opportunity to see some of the moveable toys in action. Wish granted. On one floor there's a small, darkened space. Step behind a black curtain, music cues, and lights go into action making the toys come to life in a way that causes glee and surprise. I stood to watch it twice more. Mexico has a rich culture of hand constructed toys. A visit here will help you appreciate that. It's quite a feast for the eyes.

Very nice museum to come and see the arts of all the different types of dolls and toys that they…read moreused to have here also the price is 80 pesos and 40 for Kids

My husband and I decided to stop by this museum while walking through town. I am actually very glad…read morewe did so. It's a great museum! The cost of entry is 50 pesos, which I was a bit reluctant to pay. Let me tell you, it was well worth it! The museum is clean, well organized, and has many vibrant displays. Both children and adults will enjoy the colorful displays. An added bonus is that the building is air conditioned. Do yourself a favor and go all the way to the top of the building and spend some time on the terraces. They offer a relaxing roof-top view of the city.

My husband and I just happened upon this museum while walking around in San Miguel de Allende. It…read morewas such a nice find! We enjoyed the various installments and murals there, but I really enjoyed the location. The architecture is amazing and the courtyard is beautiful. It's also free to enter. Don't miss this place up if you're visiting San Miguel. It's definitely worth a visit!

It is beautiful historical building located in the heart of the city. It has galleries, a coffee…read moreshop, a souvenir store with art books, and upstarted workshop in weaving, ceramics, printing, music. The workshops are 2.5 month long and they are in Spanish

'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.

The whole downstairs is about the Freemasons- kind of interesting and unexpected. The upstairs…read moredetails the history of Mexico's independence as writing on the walls of several rooms. It is rather a dull exhibition, although the history itself is important.