Museo Robert Brady is a house museum in central Cuernavaca, Morelos, known for its international collection displayed in a historic former convent building. From a three-star hotel in central Cuernavaca, it’s about an eight-minute walk; the museum’s rooms and garden make its setting part of the visit.
- Location: Netzahualcóyotl 4, Colonia Centro, Cuernavaca.
- Opening pattern: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Admission: General admission is $70.00; eligible students, teachers and INAPAM members with valid ID pay $50.00.
What to see at Museo Robert Brady
Museo Robert Brady brings together more than 1,300 pieces, with art and objects from several continents alongside Mexican works. The collection includes Mexican colonial furniture, pre-Hispanic figures, and art from Africa, the Americas, Oceania, India and the Far East.
Among the artists represented are Rufino Tamayo, Frida Kahlo, Miguel Covarrubias, Maurice Prendergast, Marsden Hartley and Graham Sutherland. The museum’s Gallery was Brady’s collector’s room, while its Graphic Art Room displays selected pieces, including Murano glass bottles.
The collection is arranged across 14 colorful rooms, preserved as Brady left them. A café is located in the main patio, and the museum also has a small room with audiovisual equipment for cultural events.
The museum’s historic-house setting
The museum occupies Casa de la Torre, behind Cuernavaca Cathedral, in a building that began as part of a 16th-century Franciscan convent. Its history links the building’s religious origins with later use as an observatory and private home.
At the beginning of the 19th century, Cuernavaca’s second bishop, Francisco Plancarte y Navarrete, remodeled the house to serve as an astronomical observatory. The tower above the main entrance dates from that period.
Robert Brady bought Casa de la Torre in 1961, made it his last residence and renovated it to house his collection. He died in 1986. The museum’s official history says it opened to the public in 1990, while Mexico’s Cultural Information System gives its founding date as March 24, 1987.
Sculptures and tropical plants are also part of the garden and patio. Together with the rooms, these outdoor spaces give the former residence a setting that differs from a gallery-only visit.
How do you get to Museo Robert Brady on foot?
The museum is at Netzahualcóyotl 4, Colonia Centro, behind the cathedral. To build it into a walk through the historic centre, you can follow this walking guide to Cuernavaca Centro. The Palace of Hernán Cortés is another nearby historic sight.
Admission, opening hours and visit length
General admission is $70.00; students, teachers and INAPAM members with valid ID pay $50.00.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Guided tours in Spanish and English are available by advance reservation for groups of no more than 12. The listed fee is $300.00 MXN and does not include museum admission. To arrange a tour, contact the museum at 777 318 8554 or reservaciones@museorobertbrady.com.
The museum also offers a virtual visit. Before you go: opening hours, prices and tour arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
Nearby sights to pair with the museum
Cuernavaca Cathedral sits behind Casa de la Torre, so it fits naturally into the same visit. The Palace of Hernán Cortés is another historic stop in the centre; its former residence and museum setting make it a useful pairing with Brady’s house museum.
For background on the palace before you visit, read this guide to visiting the Palace of Hernán Cortés. The museum’s garden and patio also add outdoor space to a day spent among central Cuernavaca’s historic buildings.
FAQs
Where is Museo Robert Brady?
It is at Netzahualcóyotl 4, Colonia Centro, Cuernavaca, Morelos, behind Cuernavaca Cathedral.
What kind of collection does the museum have?
The collection spans Mexican colonial and pre-Hispanic objects and art from regions including Africa, the Americas and Oceania, as well as India and the Far East.
Can you book a guided tour in English?
Yes. English-language tours are offered by advance reservation, for groups of no more than 12. The tour fee is separate from admission.
Does the museum have a café?
Yes. A café is located in the main patio.