The Kahlo family opens the doors of their house, inviting visitors to Frida's beloved basement

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A curator hangs A Tray of Poppies, one of Frida Kahlos first works that she painted as gift for her Aunt Ana, in preparation for the opening of the new museum Casa Kahlo, a house bought by Kahlos father after he gave the iconic Casa Azul to his daughter as a wedding gift, in Mexico City, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

MEXICO CITY – The long-held secrets of the Kahlo family, including those of legendary artist Frida , are about to be unlocked for the world with the opening of the Casa Kahlo Museum this weekend.

Although located very close to the iconic Casa Azul in Coyoacán’s historic center , the Casa Kahlo Museum is a different place with an intertwined history. This house belonged to Frida Kahl