If you’re a lover of Mexican art and culture, chances are you’re wondering: where—and when—can you visit the new museum dedicated to Frida Kahlo’s life and work in Mexico City? The good news is that this September, in the heart of Coyoacán, the Casa Kahlo Museum will open its doors. This space promises an intimate, personal perspective on the artist who revolutionized the history of Mexican art worldwide.
The museum will be housed in La Casa Roja (The Red House), a private residence once owned by Frida’s parents and passed down through generations. The property was donated by Mara Romeo Kahlo, Frida’s great-niece and one of the heirs to the family legacy, who described the project as “a long-cherished dream for our family.”
The house has been transformed into an artistic and architectural experience by Rockwell Group, the New York-based design firm. The project honors the home’s authenticity while embracing a contemporary, avant-garde spirit—a tribute to Frida’s own creativity and fearless vision.
More than a museum, Casa Kahlo offers a rare look into the artist’s personal history, unveiling the stories, voices, and secrets often overshadowed by her public image. As Mara Romeo Kahlo put it, “Frida’s legacy belongs to the world, but it begins here: in this land, these homes, and the culture that shaped her.”
The museum also aims to enrich Frida’s legacy within her neighborhood, just steps from the renowned Casa Azul, where she was born, lived, married Diego Rivera, and died.
This is the first institution directly managed by Frida Kahlo’s descendants, ensuring an authentic, familial lens through which to explore her story. The residence will showcase objects, documents, and photographs preserved by her family for decades. Some of these materials have already appeared in publications, such as Frida Kahlo: El círculo de los afectos, and have drawn international attention from art historians and collectors alike.
With its opening scheduled for September 27, Casa Kahlo will further establish Coyoacán as the ultimate destination for those seeking to connect with Frida’s world. Beyond its cultural relevance, the museum is a portal into the artist’s roots, identity, and emotional landscape, offering a new experience for longtime admirers and first-time visitors alike.
Known also as La Casa Roja, the museum will be a space where art, family, and history converge, inviting the world to revisit and celebrate one of the most powerful voices in global art.
