Frida Kahlo Museum

The structure, dating to 1904, underwent significant modifications by Diego Rivera to accommodate the couple's needs. In 1941, Rivera constructed a new wing facing Londres Street, built of local volcanic rock with ceramic vases set into the walls, which enclosed the courtyard completely. This wing included a terraced roof decorated with marine shells and mirrors. In 1946, Rivera commissioned architect Juan O'Gorman to build a dedicated studio for Frida. The property spans 1,200 square meters, with the building itself covering 800 square meters. The courtyard features a stepped pyramid, a fountain, and a reflection pool, elements added in the 1940s.

The museum houses a diverse collection including Kahlo's paintings such as 'Viva la Vida' (Long Live Life) and her first self-portrait, alongside works by Diego Rivera and other artists. A significant portion of the collection consists of nearly 500 ex-votos (votive paintings) amassed by the couple, with 138 displayed in specific exhibitions. The holdings also include a vast archive of over 6,500 photographs, pre-Hispanic necklaces, folk dresses, and thousands of personal objects discovered in 2004, including Frida's wardrobe found in her bathroom. Her ashes rest in an urn on a dresser in her final bedroom, which serves as an altar.

In 2004, a major discovery occurred when thousands of documents, photographs, magazines, books, paintings, personal objects, garments, corsets, medicine, and toys were found sealed in Frida Kahlo's bathroom and wardrobes. This find, the largest in the museum's history, revealed previously unknown aspects of the artist's life and her relationship with Diego Rivera. The wardrobe, which includes skirts, blouses, rebozos, and headgear, was the first of its kind to be displayed, illustrating how Kahlo used attire to revisit family traditions, conceal her disability, and construct her iconic image.

The Frida Kahlo Museum stands as a testament to the lifestyle of wealthy Mexican bohemian artists and intellectuals in the first half of the 20th century. It preserves the specific environment where Kahlo developed her art, including the studio where she worked despite her physical limitations. The museum's preservation of the original furniture, the 'Los Fridos' student legacy, and the intimate domestic setting allows for a unique understanding of Kahlo's political, gender, and disability perspectives. Restoration efforts in 2009 and 2010, supported by the German government and the museum itself, ensured the continued preservation of the building and its extensive collection.