Capilla del Arte is a cultural space operated by the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), at 2 Norte #6 in Puebla’s Centro Histórico. Its program spans visual arts, music, cinema, theatre, dance and literature, making it a distinct stop among Puebla’s cultural attractions.
- Location: 2 Norte #6, Centro, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
- Typical hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00–19:00
- Admission: Free
- Guided visits: Thursdays and Saturdays at 16:00; advance booking is required for groups of at least 4
Where is Capilla del Arte in Puebla?
Capilla del Arte sits in Puebla’s Centro Histórico, inside a former department-store building with an unusual industrial past. The iron-and-glass structure was commissioned from the Paris firm Schwartz & Meurer for the Hermanos Lion, transported from France to Veracruz, then assembled in Puebla.
The building later housed Las Fábricas de Francia. In 2009, the Mary Street Jenkins Foundation granted it to UDLAP for use as a cultural space. The Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes says the venue opened to the public in October 2009.
Its institutional setting is part of the story: this is a university-operated venue in a historic commercial building, rather than a standalone museum. If you are planning a broader day around the city’s older streets and landmarks, the Puebla historic center guide offers relevant context.
What can you see and do at Capilla del Arte?
Capilla del Arte’s cultural programming covers visual arts, music, cinema, theatre, dance and literature. The venue includes a contemporary art gallery, an artistic forum and a small reading space, bringing exhibitions and other cultural formats together under one roof.
That range means a visit can include performance and literary activities as well as visual art. Museo Amparo offers another art-and-history stop in the city; the Museo Amparo visitor guide covers that separate museum visit.
Event listings can change, so check the official site before you go. Confirm what is scheduled for your visit rather than assuming a particular exhibition or event will be on.
What are the opening hours and visitor details?
Capilla del Arte is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00–19:00, and admission is free. Guided visits take place on Thursdays and Saturdays at 16:00.
Guided visits need advance booking, are subject to availability and are for groups of at least 4 people; requests should be made with 48 hours’ notice. For details, the venue provides capilladelarte@udlap.mx and +52 (222) 242 28 08. For holiday hours or accessibility arrangements, contact the venue before your visit.
Hours and visitor arrangements may change. Check the official site before you go.
How can you combine Capilla del Arte with central Puebla?
Because Capilla del Arte is in the Centro Histórico, you can pair it with time among the historic center’s streets and other cultural stops. Museo Amparo provides another art-and-history visit, making the two venues options for separate parts of a Puebla itinerary.
From Hotel Kyoto, Capilla del Arte is about 1.6 km away. Use its address, 2 Norte #6, Centro, Puebla, to orient your route through the center.
FAQs
Is admission to Capilla del Arte free?
Yes, admission is free.
Do you need to book a guided visit?
Advance booking is required for groups of at least 4, with 48 hours’ notice. Guided visits are subject to availability.
Which days is Capilla del Arte open?
It is open Tuesday through Sunday. Check the official site before you go for current visitor details.