Museo Dolores Olmedo
9 expert reviews
“This extraordinary art museum is like a secret world on the edge of Mexico City. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Fodor's
"In Xochimilco, on the outskirts of the city, is a superb collection of paintings by Frida Kahlo and the largest private collection of works by Diego Rivera." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Possibly the most important Diego Rivera collection of all belongs to this museum, ensconced in a peaceful 17th-century hacienda." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Other pieces on display here include pre-Columbian artwork, and paintings by Russian artist Angelina Beloff and by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera's wives." Full review
goop
"Dolores Olmedo was one of Diego Rivera’s greatest patrons and her home, an ex-hacienda near Xochimilco, houses her collection of his works through the years." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The private art collection of Mexican heiress Dolores Olmedo is on display at her hacienda-style former estate, with impressive gardens." Full review
Time Out
"More than a museum, Dolores Olmedo’s home is a true oasis on the city’s southern side." Full review
Atlas Obscura
"A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds. " Full review
Frommer's
"Millionaire businesswoman Dolores Olmedo opened this sprawling museum and its grounds, once a hacienda, to the public in 1994." Full review