Diego Rivera's House Museum — Attraction in Guanajuato

I spent a school quarter independent study at the center for foreign students with the university of GUADALAJARA, jalisco, Mexico, with the dosal family hosting students after the head of their household working for Kodak in New York SADLY had suffered a stroke losing his memory thus the money from contract provided income loss from getting his memory restored from damage yet did not speak much their 13 year old son pepito was the only able English speaker a shock for me full submersion so, I was on a weekend excursihon with the school because my contract was for 3 MEALS a,day, 5 days a week authentic meals and weekends on my own all linen services LAUNDRY off site ,1 bath per day at my suburb home 3baths4bedroom double story home and power turned off at night if you teeteed throw tissue in trash only number 2 should flush but no smell it rained every day and guanajuato had a donkey with a man wearing his sombrero hat walkining out of diego riveras house no windows in the toyr I got a picture in the doorway with the student ADVISOR nice luke the city of GUADALAJARA 2nd largest city to Mexico city with pyramids. I saw the ballet folklorico downtown like Apollo theater I got pictures of VERSACE the famous PERSON GUNNED down in Miami Florida SAME year 1997 I was st his yellow ROPED OFF property studying abroad. I had not been experienced with the police being only legal guns that stood on the corners and non shot me in the back So I'm a good story I felt safe walking to my destinations I got lost once And started taking pictures just in case no one found me in good spirit I went to the mall daily and a movie but men in black in spanish ended at midnight after their galleria mall closed but no buses and no pesos and no teller atm so I walked about 6 miles home to their house and ate my 1030pm snack studied and fell out tired and sleepy then another mall underground on a main street had cars floating men were holding handles to their cars it had rained and was flooded with high waters up to my thighs until up the stairs whete they lined up about 20 buses nose to yall and Moved those buses and parted the water like I imagined The red sea parting in the bible the water rose on the sides I was in Acapulco on another school trip from Puerto Vallarta I LOST the bracelet in my divorce 2005 from 1997 walking to pick up my car so funny the horse ride I had a hungry horse and he took me up on a hill while the other group members on their horses at my feet my damn horse KEPT trying to eat the leaves like he was hungry and this was in spanish the man is...

This museum is a beautiful and culturally rich space at a very affordable price ($30 MXN, approximately $1.50 USD). It showcases a diverse collection of paintings, including some of Diego Rivera’s greatest works, as well as temporary exhibitions featuring other artists. Of all the museums in Guanajuato, this one stood out the most for me—it is truly one of the best art museums I’ve visited.

There is a lot to see, and just when you think you’ve seen it all, more rooms and sections unfold, making the experience even more enjoyable. The museum is well-maintained, and the exhibitions are thoughtfully arranged. I also appreciated the historical information provided throughout, as well as the QR codes, which allow visitors to access additional details or even music playlists to enhance the experience.

The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, always ready to explain any piece and answer questions with enthusiasm. While the souvenir shop is small, I personally wished it offered higher-quality items, as I was hoping to find something special to take home.

At the moment they have a temporary Escher exhibition, which was a great bonus. Additionally, one of the highlights in the bonus exhibitions was Amarantocaballero Prado’s “Mil Pájaros Mil”, a stunning display that added another layer of artistic depth to the experience.

While the museum contains a limited selection of Rivera’s works, they are still impressive, and you learn a lot about his artistic journey. Of course, to see his famous murals, you’ll need to visit Mexico City, but this museum remains a must-visit for art lovers.

Highly recommended if you’re...

How did Diego Rivera cement himself as a prominent Mexican figure? How did Rivera’s signature style develop with time? These are the questions this museum seeks to answer by presenting you with works and commentary and leaving you to get in the head of Diego Rivera.

It can be quick if you just want to glance at the artworks which I saw people doing. As a Spanish learner, I spent about 1.5 hrs here reading the descriptions, translating, and learning new Spanish vocabulary. By the time I got to the temporary non-Rivera exhibitions, I was tired and didn’t really look much at them. Still, I had a great time. A great half-day activity. 30 pesos as of August 2023. Very worth it for...