Museo Frida Kahlo Playa Del Carmen — Attraction in Playa del Carmen

I cannot recommend this museum enough, it was really wonderful. I initially thought it was a bit pricey, but I didn't realize you would get an entire guided tour! Definitely worth the money! They spoke English well, and were extremely knowledgeable about Frida. They didn't just go through a memorized speech, they really explained everything in detail, were able to answer all my questions, and also made me think on my own. They allowed me to analyze the paintings myself, before I was told what they meant. That was amazing! I also ofc, got all the free time I wanted to peruse myself.

It's true that they don't have any originals, but after the tour, I now know that most of Frida Kahlo's work is in private collections, so it's not like you can see them elsewhere anyway. I also think that it's the story behind her work, and how she got there that's important, not the originality of the art. They do have some of her original writings though, that was amazing to see.

The museum is small, but I was able to spend 1.5 hours there easily, I could've spent more, but you can also breeze through it, if that's more to your taste. They have a small gift shop, and the layout of the museum is extremely, extremely well thought out. I barely knew anything about Frida before I went, and now I know lots! I'm so happy to have gone and recommend it...

We learned a lot about Frida Kahlo that is usually sanitized out of her bios/movies. 100% recommend getting a guide (was included in our reservation on Viator) as they will tell you a lot about the history, politics, and sexism/racism/homophobia that shaped Khalo’s world and made her the rebel of her time in Mexico that is not physically written into the exhibit.

There are no originals here because the exhibit is too close to the sea and Mexico has laws to protect historically significant artifacts like Khalo’s artwork (ie from humidity/salt damage), however this is a good thing because there is no way you will see all of her originals together in 1 place anyway, and you are permitted to get very close to the replicas and models which would not be allowed for originals.

The exhibit has high quality replicas of her artworks, but also of things she owned like her bed/Judas, dresses she wore, a theatre presentation, and significant cultural presentations like a stunning Dia de los Muertos altar.

If you have the chance, absolutely go here to learn not just about Frida’s life of struggle, but about her vision and her playful tenacity too.

This exhibit is very touching and our tour guide was amazing! Also, everyone who works here is so...

We visited the Frida Kahlo Museum in Playa del Carmen and opted for the guided tour, which we highly recommend. Our guide, Natalia, was excellent—engaging and informative. The tour took about 45 minutes and included a walk-through of storyboards and installations that offer a concise introduction to Frida’s life and art.

We paid $595 MXN for one adult and one student ticket, which included a small white shopping bag featuring Frida’s face. While it’s a fun and educational stop—especially if you’re unfamiliar with her work—it does feel a bit pricey when compared to the actual Casa Azul (The Blue House) in Mexico City, which costs only $320 MXN and offers a much more in-depth experience lasting over an hour.

That said, the Playa del Carmen version is centrally located just off 5th Avenue, so the higher price is somewhat expected given its touristy setting. The gift shop also features some lovely artwork for sale and is...