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Evening

Golden Light at the Museum

Start your evening at the Museum of Modern Art Manuel Felguerez to catch the last warm light on the city's abstract art before the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 17:54About 180 min

Timeline

  1. 17:26

    Museum of Modern Art Manuel Felguerez

    Visit the Museum of Modern Art Manuel Felguerez. The restored building houses over 100 works by Felguérez and more than 110 other artists. Arrive early to see the murals and the minimalistic aesthetic before the crowds gather for the evening light.

  2. 18:26

    Museum of Modern Art Manuel Felguerez

    Stay for the golden light. The museum's large windows and open spaces offer a perfect vantage point to watch the sun set toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the abstract paintings and sculptures inside.

  3. 18:56

    La Leyenda

    Walk three minutes to La Leyenda. This restaurant doubles as an art gallery featuring Huichol art and devil masks. Share a meal and drinks in an atmosphere of culture and dreams.

  4. 19:56

    Cantina Las Quince Letras

    Head to Cantina Las Quince Letras, one of the city's oldest cantinas founded in 1900. Soak up the local ambience and admire the impressive art collection while enjoying a nightcap.

Local tip

Check opening hours for La Leyenda (Tu-Su 09:30-21:30) and Cantina Las Quince Letras (varies by day, e.g., Mo 14:00-24:00) to ensure they are open on your visit day.

Check before you go

  • Museum of Modern Art Manuel Felguerez is open Mo, We-Su 10:00-17:00. If you arrive after 17:00, the museum may be closed, so verify the time.
  • La Leyenda is closed on Mondays.
  • Cantina Las Quince Letras has varying hours depending on the day of the week.

Worth knowing

  • La Leyenda is open at 18:56 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Cantina Las Quince Letras is open at 19:56 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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