MUSEO FRIDA KAHLO - LA CASA AZUL

The Frida Kahlo Museum is the former home of the famous artist, also known as the Casa Azul ("Blue House"). It was here that she was born on July 6, 1907, and died on July 13, 1954 at the age of 47, after a life of suffering. All the objects and memorabilia of the couple she formed with Diego Rivera can be admired. Only a few works by both artists are on display here, including My Family (unfinished), Frida and the Caesarean (unfinished) and Frida's last painting, Viva la Vida. Also on display are those of some of their friends, and an interesting collection of pre-Columbian pieces, Mexican handicrafts andex-votos (small plaques used as offerings in the Catholic religion, which Frida collected). Part of the museum is dedicated to Frida's colorful regional and folkloric clothing. A central element in the cult of Frida Kahlo, the museum contains just about everything related to the artist, from the little bed in which she lay bedridden for many months after the accident that left her disabled, to the telephone pole that connected her to the rest of the world. The museum is very popular, and queues can be desperate at weekends and during school vacations: remember to make a reservation. Photos and videos: $30.

Remember to keep your museum ticket. It entitles you to free admission to the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum (valid for 30 days).