Casa Guillermo Tovar de Teresa


The converted art storehouse of historian and bibliophile Guillermo Tovar de Teresa opened its doors in 2018 as a sumptuous museum of the Museo Soumaya family. On display are over 1000 art-pieces including paintings, sculptures, furniture, rugs and the complete collection of poet Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.

The small museum opens 365 days a year, useful for Mondays when most other sights close.


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