Capilla del Arte, Art museum in Historic Center, Puebla, Mexico
Capilla del Arte is a museum housing contemporary art collections in the historic center of Puebla. The building spans multiple levels with rotating exhibitions that change throughout the year.
The building was constructed in 1895 and later changed its original purpose. In 2009, Universidad de las Americas Puebla converted it into a museum open to the public.
The chapel displays contemporary artworks and serves regularly as a venue for musical performances. Visitors can encounter local artistic expressions that shape the cultural life of the city.
The museum is centrally located in Puebla and offers free entry to all visitors. Guided tours in Spanish and English are available to help you explore the collections.
Inside there is a small reading space with art books and publications that visitors can access between exhibitions. This space also hosts regular literature and book-focused events.
Location: Puebla City
Inception: October 10, 2009
Architects: Georges Debrie
Official opening: October 10, 2009
Phone: 01(222)242.2808
Website: https://udlap.mx/internas/capilladelarte.aspx
GPS coordinates: 19.04419,-98.19673
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46
The Puebla region combines colonial history, pre-Columbian heritage, and contemporary culture across a landscape of urban neighborhoods, archaeological sites, and rural communities. The city itself was founded in the 16th century and retains its colonial layout with churches, palaces, and public squares. The Biblioteca Palafoxiana is one of the oldest libraries in the Americas, housing thousands of historical volumes. Casa del Deán preserves murals from the early Spanish colonial period. Teatro Principal de Puebla is among the oldest theaters on the American continent. The Cantona Archaeological Site documents a pre-Hispanic city with extensive stone roads and ball courts. Natural attractions such as the Tulimán waterfalls near Zacatlán or Los Lavaderos de Almoloya show the surrounding landscape. Within the city, several museums address the colonial era, the Mexican Revolution, and religious art. Traditional markets like Mercado El Parían sell local handicrafts and ceramics. Neighborhoods such as Barrio del Artista draw painters and visitors. Parks, gardens, and modern installations like the Estrella de Puebla observation wheel complement the historical offerings.
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