Frida Kahlo Museum

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For a cultural experience, try visiting the Frida Kahlo museum, located in Coyoacan, a southwestern suburb of Mexico City. Frida Kahlo was not only a painter, but also a costume, jewelry, and mask designer. The museum houses examples of all of these works. She had childhood polio, and as a consequence had one leg shorter than the other. This led to her dressing in her long, native costumes throughout her life. She also had an accident which required many operations afterwards, and her long hours spent in bed are when she taught herself to paint. The colonial style house the museum is located in is also where Kahlo was born and grew up. The museum is decorated in Mexicanista style, with vibrant colors and traditional pots, tiles, and dishes gracing the walls and tables. The museum is located at 247 Londres, at Allende in Coyoacan. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM. Admission is just $2. For any more information, call 525-658-8732.