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Museo de Arte de Querétaro
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Museo de Arte de Querétaro

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Museo de Arte de Querétaro is located in a Baroque convent building in the old town of Querétaro. This former Convent of San Agustín has been used as an art museum since 1988. The building itself is the main attraction here: the inner walls of the cloister are painted a warm, bright orange, which shines in the sunlight, complementing the stone carvings. In the center of the courtyard stands a Baroque fountain covered in glazed tiles, decorated with marine-themed patterns. The stone columns surrounding the courtyard are carved with various figures, and many visitors find this courtyard just as impressive as the exhibits themselves. The museum's permanent collection, housed in over 10 exhibition halls, focuses on paintings and sculptures from the colonial "New Spain" period, spanning from the early 17th century to the mid-19th century. It is organized into themes such as Mannerism, Baroque, European painting, and the San Carlos Academy. You can see works by important painters in Mexican art history, such as Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera, and Juan Correa. Other galleries regularly feature modern and contemporary art exhibitions. After visiting the galleries, it is recommended to take a slow walk back through the courtyard cloister. The orange walls, stone carvings, and interplay of light and shadow make it a very photogenic corner of the old town. The Baroque facade of the adjacent San Agustín Church is famous for its spiral columns and dense plant carvings, which are worth a look while you are there.Queretaro · 438m from downtown

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Querétaro: Haciendas, Vineyards, and Magical Towns Day Trip
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San Miguel de Allende: Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour
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We came to the art museum on a sunny day. Coincidentally, there were very few tourists that day, only a few tourists in twos and threes, so we enjoyed absolute quietness and comfort.

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Don't miss these attractions in Queretaro: Museo de Arte de Querétaro, Alameda Hidalgo, and Zenea Garden. If you like Food & drink, try Querétaro: Haciendas, Vineyards, and Magical Towns Day Trip. If you enjoy Day tours, try Querétaro: City Tour in a Classic Ford T Vehicle.

You can give Querétaro: Haciendas, Vineyards, and Magical Towns Day Trip and Querétaro: Bernal & Tequisquiapan Trip with Wine & Cheese a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Querétaro: City Tour in a Classic Ford T Vehicle, Excursion to Amealco, Tequisquiapan and Bernal, and From Querétaro: San Miguel de Allende, Dolores and Atotonilco. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 3, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Queretaro is around EUR 13.57 – EUR 100.35. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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