MUSEUMS

 

Pachuca?s museums offer a broad overview of the region?s history, and one in particular uses a modern educational approach that makes learning fun.

 

Museo de Mineria ? Located at 10 Mina Street, in the Colonia Centro. This museum has a collection of minerals and offers an overview of mining techniques used in Pachuca and Real del Monte. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 2:00 and 3:00 to 6:00.

 

Museo Regional de Historia ? Located at 200 Arista Street, in the Colonia Centro. This regional history museum has an extensive collection of documents, portraits and other pieces focusing on the history of Pachuca and its surrounding areas. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 6:00.

 

Museo del Rehilete ? Located at Km 84.5 on the Mexico-Pachuca Highway, in Colonia ISSSTE. At this museum you can see more than 100 art and science exhibits. It also has a planetarium, an observatory, a library and an audiovisual center. Open Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 to 6:30 and weekends from 10:30 to 7:30.