The Casa de Carranza Museum is the Porfirian-era house where Venustiano Carranza, president of Mexico, lived during his final months in office. It’s a small, quiet INAH museum that shows what an early 20th-century home looked like and keeps mementos of those who drafted the 1917 Constitution. It’s in Colonia Cuauhtémoc, 1.8 km from Hotel Emma Boutique.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance from the hotel | 1.8 km |
| Getting there | About a 22-minute walk, crossing Reforma at the Angel of Independence |
| Opening hours | Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00; closed Mondays |
| Cost | Paid admission; free on Sundays for Mexican visitors |
| Suggested time | 1 to 1.5 hours |
Address: Calle Río Lerma 35, at the corner of Río Amazonas. Hours published by INAH; confirm on its website before you go.
What to see at the museum
- The house: built in 1908 by engineer Manuel Stampa as a family home, in the architectural style of the Porfirio Díaz era.
- Carranza’s daily life: the upstairs bedrooms and study-library recreate how he lived; he rented the house in late 1919 and left in May 1920, when he fled the city shortly before he was killed.
- Period furniture and objects: pieces from the Carranza family and from the delegates who drafted the 1917 Constitution.
- Constitutional history: the government bought the house in 1942 to create a museum of the Constitution; it opened as the Casa de Carranza Museum on February 5, 1961.
- Activities: the museum runs workshops and guided tours; check its listings on the INAH website.
Getting there from Hotel Emma Boutique
- On foot (about 22 minutes): head north, cross Avenida Chapultepec and continue to Paseo de la Reforma; walk toward the Angel of Independence, cross there and continue through Colonia Cuauhtémoc to Río Lerma.
- By Metrobús: from Glorieta de Insurgentes, 800 m from the hotel, take Line 1 north and get off at Reforma, two stops on; then walk about 7 minutes.
- By taxi or app: a short ride; ask to be dropped at Río Lerma and Río Amazonas.
Tips for your visit
- It’s closed on Mondays. On weekdays you’ll often have it nearly to yourself.
- Pair it with a walk along Paseo de la Reforma and the Angel of Independence, both on your way.
- If you’re into the Mexican Revolution, add Chapultepec Castle, where the National History Museum covers that period.
Nearby
Frequently asked questions
What are the Casa de Carranza Museum’s opening hours?
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00. It’s closed on Mondays.
How much does the Casa de Carranza Museum cost?
Admission is paid. On Sundays it’s free for Mexican visitors. Check the current fee on the INAH website.
Where is the Casa de Carranza Museum and how do I get there?
At Río Lerma 35, Colonia Cuauhtémoc. From Roma Norte it’s about a 22-minute walk, or take Metrobús Line 1 to Reforma station.
Where to stay near the Casa de Carranza Museum?
In Roma Norte, Hotel Emma Boutique is 1.8 km from the museum and 800 m from Glorieta de Insurgentes, with Metro and Metrobús.