National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mazatlan, Mexico

National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mazatlan, SI is a treasure trove of information, particularly for those who enjoy discovering the history of a place. Located in the Mexican province of Sinaloa, Mazatlan is the largest west coast city in Mexico and thus is a perfect choice to house one of the many museum sites for the National Institute of Anthropology and History.

Federally run by the government, the hours for this anthropological jewel are rather limited. It is only open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This leaves the tourists and other visitors to the area plenty of time to roam around this National Institute of Anthropology and History satellite location but not the locals who must work for a living.

The good news is that this informative museum is free. When you are in Mazatlan, you will find this place on Calle Sixto Osuna which is only about half of a block away from Olas Altas, one of the main thoroughfares in the city.

Here you will discover more about the Sinaloa area of Mexico as well as informative exhibits regarding the Mayan culture which was so prevalent in this country hundreds of years ago. Learn about their customs and view artifacts such as jewelry, tools, idols used in rituals and ceremonies and more. Read about the myths surrounding some of the Mexican culture and how they got their start. This culturally rich and diverse country is very interesting and this branch of the National Institute of Anthropology and History definitely helps keep the information interesting to both its foreign and native visitors.