This museum does a grave disservice to the gifted indigenous craftsman who create its works. The gallery is lit only by a few flourescent lights placed very high above, and staff refused to turn on the lights placed above each work of art. There is no one available to explain the work or its context, and no native artisans producing works on site so that visitors get a true sense of what's involved. It's regrettable that plenty of touristy souvenir shops do a far better job of showcasing Huichol art and culture.

This is a very small museum near the Basilica. You enter and leave through a small work shop.The museum while small does explain aspects of the Life of the Huichol . There are descriptions in English and Spanish. It looks like the exhibits have not changed in years and it would be interesting to hear if life for the Huichol changes now that their art is mass produced.What is more interesting is the story behind the gift shop.The Huichol come to the church and the area for medical treatment and sell pieces to help defray costs (not all the pieces are bought). The piece I bought had been there for six years. So if interested in the Huichol you are giving some support to the community,.