About
Instituto Allende sits on Ancha de San Antonio in the Centro of San Miguel de Allende, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. It is a historic art school, also known as the Escuela de Bellas Artes, housed in a colonial mansion that was built as a private residence in the 18th century. Today the building serves as a renowned centre for art education and cultural events.
What the visit offers
Most visitors come to see the building itself. Its colonial architecture gives a sense of how well-to-do households lived in this town centuries ago, and walking through it shows how a former home has been adapted to teaching and public life.
- Architecture: an 18th-century mansion in the historic core of the city
- Art education: a long-established school where students study the visual arts
- Cultural events: the institute hosts events open to the wider community
Planning your visit
The institute is on Ancha de San Antonio 20, Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico. For current opening arrangements and any event details, you can call +52 415 152 0190 before you set out, as hours and programmes are best confirmed directly.
Because it stands in the centre, it pairs easily with a walk through the surrounding streets, with their churches, plazas and other colonial buildings. Allow time to look around the grounds and to take in the rooms at an unhurried pace.
