Frida Kahlo Museum / Casa Azul

Michael Mack★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

We visited the Frida Kahlo Museum (La Casa Azul) yesterday and had an excellent experience. The entry process was smooth and well organized, and the museum itself is beautifully preserved. Walking through Frida’s home gives a powerful sense of her life, her art, and her personal world. The rooms, the studio, and the garden are all thoughtfully presented and full of detail. The outdoor courtyard is especially peaceful and photogenic, and the entire visit feels intimate without being crowded. Staff were helpful and the flow through the house was easy and comfortable. A must‑see stop in Mexico City for anyone interested in art, history, or Frida’s story.

Melanie Girald★★★★★★★★★★5.03 weeks ago

I have been to La Casa Azul twice, and each time, it’s an incredible experience. You learn so much about Frida and history of Mexico around the time she and Diego were alive. I love the artifacts showcased in the house. I recommend booking at least a month in advance, if you’re a tourist, and that you arrive at least 15 minutes in advance. My friend and I got there 1 hour early and went to the market. I would also recommend having a snack in the courtyard, if possible. We didn’t do it, but it’s so beautiful especially when the weather is nice. The courtyard is also great for photos!

Michael Kushma★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

Don't confuse the two museums — they're only a 5 minute walk apart: Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) — This one This is where Frida lived with her husband Diego Rivera for most of her adult life and where she did most of her paintings. This museum has her personal belongings and paintings. Museo Casa Kahlo (Casa Roja) This was the Kahlo family home. It was owned by Frida's parents and later passed to her younger sister Cristina Kahlo. This museum focuses on her early life, family, and formative years rather than her adult artistic career. Both of these museums are AMAZING. If you're going to do one, I would definitely do both. Both take about an hour each and require timed tickets. Casa Azul is usually booked up at least a few weeks in advance (probably longer in tourist season), but Casa Roja is usually easy to get tickets for, but the best thing to do is to just get timed tickets well in advance for both. Casa Azul is amazing and really tells the story of Frida as an artist and the struggles she went through in life. Casa Roja is just as amazing and the guided tours are fantastic and really show how she grew up when she was younger and the life of her parents and sisters. Frida Kahlo is a Mexican icon and imo both of these museums are MUST SEES.

Steve Reed★★★★★★★★★★5.02 months ago

Tickets were hard to come by from the museum itself, so we booked a tour with Chill N’ Go and it was worth every penny. Our guide, Leonor, was absolutely incredible. She helped us get right in and then gave a wonderful, deep-dive talk about the life and history of Frida and Diego, as well as the broader context of Mexico itself. Her storytelling made the experience feel so personal. Even though it was a bit crowded at first, Leonor’s insights kept us engaged. We learned so many fascinating details we would have missed on our own. Things like the "toad-frog" urn where Frida’s ashes are kept and the fact that Leon Trotsky actually lived there in exile! Seeing Frida’s studio and the mirror above her bed, which she used to paint her famous self-portraits, was deeply moving. If you are in Mexico City, this tour is a must. Ask for Leonor. She is a wealth of knowledge and made our visit to Casa Azul truly unforgettable!

Jordan Hovis★★★★★★★★★★3.04 months ago

I was honestly a little disappointed with this museum, I was hoping to see a little more of her artwork. Granted this museum was mostly about her life, which was nice to learn about, but frankly quite repetitive about her story.... I must have read the same history about her life as a student/being handicap/love affairs 3 or 4 times throughout the museum during the 1.5 hours I was there. The garden was colorful and nice, but was not personally worth the cost/time in my opinion. Also don't worry about purchasing merchandise in their shop because you will find better options on the street with vendors at a cheaper cost.