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Museo Dolores Olmedo Patino

Av Mexico 5843, Mexico City 16030, Mexico
55 5555 1016
Ranked #5 of 247 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites, Museums
Traveller Description: Upon the death of his wife, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera instructed  Dolores Olmedo Patino, his wealthy patron,  to purchase all the Kahlo paintings she... more »
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

She was a collector of art and you can see the most incredible works of art of the post revolution . More

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London
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This museum is a little jewel. It is in the South of the city reachable by light train (tren ligero), about 1hr 20 mins from the Historic Centre. The museum houses works by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. I am not a fan of Frida, but the collection is not a bad one. It also has a collection of pre-columbian... More

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We loved the art, but also the grounds and all the live peacocks. More

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Gartringen, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This museum is truly marvellous. In the outskirts of Mexico City it might not be the most obvious museum to visit during a few days in the city but it is absolutely worth the trip. The mansion of Dolores Olmedo, a fascinating Mexican business-woman and great supporter and personal friend of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, is beautiful to walk... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

An excellent museum all year round with a great collection of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, plus beautiful grounds. Especially spectacular around Dia de los Muertos when they have a beautiful altar display. More

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Saltillo
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

One of the houses of a long-time friend of Diego and Frida, with a vast collection of Art, a must see in Mexico City More

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Evanston, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The house and grounds are nice, but unfortunately, the most famous Kahlo paintings were on tour in Germany when I visited the museum. Had I known that, I wouldn't have spent an hour on the trains (Metro and light rail) and paid the higher-than-usual (for Mexico City museums) entrance fee. More

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Muskoka
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Entering the grounds you are transported to another world. Peacocks wandering everywhere and the museum is excellent with many fine pieces of work by Rivera and Khalo. Talking with the handler and petting the Mexican Hairless dogs was a an added bonus. More

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Dorset
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Good collection (check whether the Frida Kahlo works are back from their European tour) wonderful house and gardens. I loved seeing the Aztec dogs, the tranquility of the grounds with their not so tranquil peacocks and the collection of popular art. I combined my visit here with a trip to Xochimilco More

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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
140 helpful votes 140 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Offers a great insight to one of Mexico's most powerful women. Ahead of her time. An amazing art collection. Galleries are within her form mansion. Beautiful grounds. Many don't know about this museum and sadly miss it. More

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