The archeological museum can be found at Sixto Osuna # 76 in the Historical Center of Mazatlan, only a block away from the oceanside boulevard known as Olas Altas.

ORIGIN

It is possible to trace the museum's origins back to the State Government that designated the building as a historical site in the 1800's. It was opened on June 29,1989, in order to spread the regional and cultural account of the beautiful state of Sinaloa. This Museum was made possible with the help of the Department of Regional Culture and Research of Sinaloa.

DESCRIPTION

The museum contributes to the cultural task of showing the history of the area and of Mexico. The Museum attests to the importance and richness of the archeology that characterizes the cultures that fluorished and developed during the prehispanic era in this region. This is the sixth museum in the state of Sinaloa and is the ideal place to find archeological material specifically from Mazatlan.

ACTIVITIES

The museum encourages recreational and cultural activities for the areas primary, junior and secondary schools as well as colleges in an attempt to enrich and teach the areas youth the importance of their race and cultural origins.

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