After several years of conservation work, one of the city’s most beloved cultural venues is once again welcoming visitors. The Dolores Olmedo Museum, located in Xochimilco, reopens its doors with renovated spaces, new exhibitions, and a program designed to bring Dolores Olmedo’s legacy to new generations.
This iconic museum houses the largest collection of works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, as well as important pieces of pre-Hispanic, New Spanish, and Mexican folk art. Its reopening marks a new phase for the museum, which in recent years has carried out conservation, cataloging, and research efforts to protect its invaluable collection.
New galleries and exhibitions to discover
Among the main new features is the opening of spaces dedicated to the life and work of Dolores Olmedo Patiño, a businesswoman, collector, and cultural promoter who turned this place into one of Mexico’s most important artistic landmarks.
Visitors will also be able to explore the exhibitions “Diego Rivera: From Europe to Acapulco” and “Frida Kahlo in Two Eras, ” which bring together more than one hundred works by both artists. In addition, a new folk art gallery has been added, along with a temporary exhibition featuring papier-mâché pieces and archaeological photographs related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tour will offer a first-time glimpse into some of the rooms of the house where Dolores Olmedo lived, preserving the building’s original essence and its characteristic harmony with gardens, peacocks, and xoloitzcuintles.
There will be workshops, temporary exhibitions, and Xochimilco cuisine
The reopening also features a cultural program with book presentations, guided tours, workshops, and special activities for different audiences. In addition, a new children’s space has been created with educational and recreational activities.
As part of the experience, the café has been renovated and will offer dishes inspired by traditional Xochimilco cuisine, as well as specialty coffee.
📅 Reopening announced for May 30, 2026
📍 Dolores Olmedo Museum, La Noria, Xochimilco, Mexico City
🕒 Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
💰 Get your tickets here
If you’re looking for a cultural getaway within the city, this reopening promises to be one of the most significant of the year for those who love art, history, and spaces with a distinct Mexican identity.