Take a tour of the Blue House, Frida Kahlo Museum, the home of the iconic Mexican painter. This is a space that seems frozen in time and will bring you closer to her life than ever before. You will see original paintings and objects by Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Come and enjoy this experience and plan your visit!
History of the Blue House
Located in the Colonia del Carmen neighborhood of Coyoacán, the Blue House was Frida Kahlo’s lifelong refuge and studio. Her father built it in 1904 as the family home of the Kahlo Calderón family.
After her tram accident, her mother placed a mirror above her bed in her room, and Frida began to paint.
It was also a space where Frida and Diego welcomed several famous guests, such as Leon Trotsky, André Breton, María Félix, Tina Modotti, Edward Weston, Juan O’Gorman, Dolores del Río, Isamu Noguchi, Nickolas Muray, Sergei Eisenstein, and Dr. Atl.
Finally, in 1958, it opened its doors as a house museum. Frida Kahlo’s personal belongings are carefully displayed to give visitors a special and intimate connection with the artist. In addition, you will see paintings by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, as well as pre-Columbian sculptures, photographs, and the environment Kahlo lived in for inspiration.
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Permanent exhibitions
Tour the House Museum and explore the “Artist’s Bedroom,” the “Studio,” and “The Kitchen,” spaces carefully preserved to make you feel as if Frida Kahlo still lives there. You will see more than 200 paintings and personal items belonging to the artist, including her work tools, clothing, and folk art objects.
The most famous paintings by Frida Kahlo on display at Casa Azul are “Viva la Vida” and her first self-portrait. There is also a fabulous collection of votive offerings and photographs.
In the room “Appearances Can Be Deceptive: Frida Kahlo’s Dresses,” you will see dresses and clothing that Kahlo wore to showcase her iconic style.
Last but not least, the painter’s ashes rest in an urn placed on a dressing table.
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2026 Calendar of Activities
To foster a community united by their love of Frida Kahlo, the museum organizes numerous cultural activities and workshops. During Museum Nights (the last Wednesday of each month), there is a dramatized guided tour.
Every Thursday is Blue Night, when you can visit the museum during extended hours from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. And on the last Wednesday of each month, they join in Museum Night.
In addition, these activities are scheduled for you to mark on your calendar:
- February: Viva el amor, a special night at the Blue House
- March: International Women’s Day.
- April: Festival of Creativity.
- May: International Museum Day.
- July-August: Frida Month: the museum’s anniversary is celebrated and art classes are offered as a summer course.
- October-November: Visit the iconic Day of the Dead Offering.
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Prices, opening hours, and location of Casa Azul
The Frida Kahlo Museum is located at 247 Londres, Del Carmen. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
General admission to the museum starts at $320. If you have Mexican identification, tickets start at $160. For students and teachers (with identification), admission is $60, and for seniors and children under 12, it is $30. We recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance through this website, as they tend to sell out quickly.
Plus, if you buy your tickets online, you can activate the courtesy to also visit the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum for free!