Museo del Obispado, Northern Mexico, Mexico

5 5:00 PM Feb 18, 2002

Museo del Obispado
Somebody wrote a review in July 2001 that the Obispado is now closed to preserve it. Well I was there in October 2001 and toured it, so either this review was told the wrong info. or they changed their mind.

In any case, it's well worth seeing. The views are great atop the hill overlooking city, and lots of historical displays inside.

5ContinentKids 5:00 PM May 28, 2021

Worth the visit
The views were breathtaking. The experience was serene and relaxing, an attraction that gathers a lot of families. Uber took us to the top, which was great on a hot day! The sight is picturesque and a great place to capture pictures and selfies of the mountains as your backdrop.

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4Tone A 5:00 PM Jul 21, 2018

Great views, worth going!
Take an iconic photo of Monterrey! Great views, speakers playing music! Toilet facilities. Drive up & take a quick photo!

5vhernand 5:00 PM Aug 8, 2017

Visiting obispado with friends and family
We visited the Obispado with family and friends. It's a great sightseeing place. You can drive up the mountain and it has a really great view of the whole city.

5bryanmantezoni 5:00 PM Jan 7, 2016

Lovely view specially at night
Lots of people visiting this place, they have free and paid parking at 20 pesos for all you want to stay you just have to find the free ones if you don't wanna pay. Recommended around 6-7 p.m. to enjoy the pretty views of a huge city like Monterrey.

4Lhennema 5:00 PM Jan 28, 2015

Lovely view of the city and mountains, and good people watching too
My friends took me here on a recent visit to Monterrey and I'm glad that they did. It's a must-see without being a tourist trap. There are several viewpoints for lovely photos, and you'll likely catch a few brides or girls on their fiesta de quinceañera- it's a popular place to take photos on special occasions. As a visitor it's a delight to see people on important days of their lives like that, the joy is a bit contagious. My friends and I also rode the carousel (only 20 pesos at the time of my visit) for a good laugh and 360 view of the city and valley. There was also a small fee for parking, but I believe that you can park farther down and walk up if you don't mind the hike.

4 5:00 PM Mar 3, 2002

The Straight Scoop...
The Obispado *was* closed for renovations a few months ago, but it re-opened fairly quickly. It's a fascinating building in its own right, situated atop a hill with a commanding view of the entire city, and was built as a home for the retiring archbishop (in the U.S. we would probably call this "the bishop's palace").

There is a small admission fee to get in. The museum itself focuses on the fascinating history of the state of Nuevo Leon. There are exhibits depicting early Spanish colonial exploration and settlement in the region, events of the Mexican revolution and the war against the United States, and there are several exhibits that explain some of the story behind the state's major industries (beer brewing, steel, glass, packaging, etc.) One of the most interesting exhibits in my opinion were the clerical robes and religious artifacts used in the city's churches and cathedrals.

4Zazyl 5:00 PM Apr 27, 2015

Great view
This is a small museum up on a small mountian. Inside the museum there are old carriages, clothe and cannons. The visit does not take you more than an hour, but once you are outside the view of the city is great.

4Yazmin R 5:00 PM Jan 20, 2015

Great piece ofe history
Even though the museum is fairly small, it is indeed very interesting. You will learn about city history and enjoy the fantastic views from up there. Take your cameras because you wont get a better view of the city than from here. Just one thing I would like to suggest, if you are taking a stroller be prepared to carry the stroller when going up or down stairs as there are no.ramps or elevators. Take comfortable shoes and water there wont be anyone selling anything up there. Be prepared to walk sometimes uphill.