Capilla del Arte is a cultural space run by the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) in Puebla’s Centro Histórico. Its program spans visual arts and several performing arts, set inside a building with an eclectic French-inspired design.
At a glance
- Address: 2 Norte #6, Centro, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico.
- Regular hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00–19:00.
- Admission is free; guided visits are offered on Thursdays and Saturdays at 16:00.
About Capilla del Arte
Capilla del Arte combines an arts program with a building whose history reaches back to Puebla’s department-store era. The venue opened as Capilla del Arte UDLAP in 2009, after the Fundación Mary Street Jenkins granted part of the building to UDLAP for use as a cultural space.
The building was originally commissioned for the Hermanos Lion from the firm Schwartz & Meurer. Its green iron and glass structure was brought from France to Veracruz and assembled in Puebla.
The venue describes the result as an example of early-20th-century architectural avant-garde in Mexico, with an eclectic French-inspired style. It later housed the La Ciudad de México department store, operated by Lions Hnos., which had opened in 1910.
Finding the gallery in central Puebla
Use the venue’s address, 2 Norte #6, Centro, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico, to locate Capilla del Arte in the city’s historic centre. If you’re planning a longer walk through the district, the Puebla Centro walking guide covers the wider area.
Capilla del Arte is about a four-minute walk from Hotel Santiago, making it easy to include during time in central Puebla. Its official address is the most useful detail to have ready when arranging your route.
Exhibitions and visitor facilities
Capilla del Arte’s program brings together visual arts, music, cinema, theatre, dance and literature. Exhibition programming includes contemporary art, architecture, sculpture and other visual-art proposals, so the displays vary over time.
For another museum visit in the city, Museo Amparo is also a Puebla art-museum option. Check each venue’s official information when planning your visits, as exhibition schedules change.
Opening hours and admission
Capilla del Arte is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00, and admission is free. For holiday opening hours, check the official site before you go.
Guided visits are offered Thursdays and Saturdays at 16:00. Groups of at least four people must reserve 48 hours in advance, and visits depend on availability. For enquiries, contact the venue at capilladelarte@udlap.mx or +52 (222) 242 28 08.
Adding another stop to your visit
Capilla del Arte’s location in Puebla’s Centro Histórico makes it straightforward to include in a day spent around the historic centre. Guests at Hotel Santiago, a Puebla city-centre hotel can pair the gallery with other cultural stops in Puebla, such as Museo Amparo, while checking each venue’s current exhibition and visiting information separately.
FAQs
Where is Capilla del Arte?
It is at 2 Norte #6, Centro, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico, in Puebla’s Centro Histórico.
Is admission to Capilla del Arte free?
Yes. Admission is free.
When are guided visits available?
Guided visits are offered Thursdays and Saturdays at 16:00. Groups of at least four need to reserve 48 hours ahead, and visits are subject to availability.
What can you see at Capilla del Arte?
Its programming includes visual arts, music, cinema, theatre, dance and literature. Exhibition proposals include contemporary art, architecture and sculpture.