| Native Name: | Museo de Antropología de Xalapa |
| Native Name Lang: | es |
| Coordinates: | 19.5505°N -96.931°W |
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| Established: | 1957 |
| Collection Size: | 25,000[1] |
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The Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (es|Museo de Antropología de Xalapa; MAX) is an anthropological museum in the city of Xalapa, capital of the state of Veracruz in eastern Mexico. It is known for its collection of artifacts from Mesoamerican Gulf Coast cultures such as the Olmec, Totonac, and Huastec, including several Olmec colossal heads.[2] The museum's current building was opened in 1986. It is a part of Veracruzana University.
Some of the pieces in the museum date back to the Early Pre-Classic Period from 1300 BC to 900 BC.
It is considered the second-most important anthropology museum in Mexico, after Mexico City's National Museum of Anthropology.[3]
The Museum of Anthropology of Xalapa was created more than fifty years ago as the Anthropological Museum of the Department of Education.
The current building was designed by Edward Durell Stone.
The Museum of Anthropology in Xalapa offers various educational services in order to improve the public knowledge at all levels. In addition to seek the historical, artistic and cultural development in a fun, meaningful and interesting way.
The museum holds a special interest in children, youth and families in the community. Guided tours for school groups, have created a better learning experiences, by either proving materials to students, inspiration, and even the potential possibility of a publication. This promote the development of creative skills and reflections.