• The National Whale Museum (MUNBA) is an interactive space to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of cetaceans; from the majestic whales to the friendly dolphins. Our main pillars are three:
• 1) conservation education.
• 2) science for conservation (research)
• 3) actions for the conservation and protection of these marine giants and their habitat in the oceans.

The MUNBA houses 12 exhibition halls, with interactive digital modules, sensory and immersive experiences and one of the most diverse collections of cetacean skeletons in Mexico and Latin America. 1 temporary room (currently the temporary exhibition: "the forgotten forest") and 1 multimedia room (the hedgehog).

MUNBA was born from the vision of the Mazatlecan businessman, Amado Sábas Guzmán Reynaud, who with his fascination for the sea and its creatures, together with his love for his homeland, has found through projects such as the 1873 Observatory Park, to re-enchant visitors to the essence of our city and port, with a first class tourist offer and memorable activities for locals and foreigners. The project was conceptualized in early 2021 and civil works began in July 2022.

• The National Whale Museum (MUNBA) is a leading center of reference in Mexico for education, conservation, research and actions aimed at the protection of whales in Mexican waters.

• The architectural project is the work of the renowned Mexican architect Alejandro D'Acosta, whose avant-garde architecture makes MUNBA a unique venue that breaks the traditional limits of art and exhibition. The use of recycled materials, as is the author's signature, promotes a culture of sustainability. The peculiar black and white geometric pattern used in the building is inspired by the disruptive or dazzling camouflage known in English as "Dazzle", a ship camouflage used in World War I and consisting of complex patterns of geometric shapes intended to confuse the enemy about the course of a ship.The building maintains a dialogue with the Mazatlan port landscape where the most important threats to the whales, such as fishing nets or marine traffic, parade daily, transforming the containers into a shelter, giving life and a symbolic home to the whales.

• Our educational program for children and youth entitled "One, two, three for me and the oceans", which seeks to educate, inspire and challenge new generations to take action to protect our oceans. The coordinator of the educational project is Lizbeth Gallegos Salas.

• MUNBA's Science for Conservation program currently includes two important research projects in the region. In April of this year, the project on Cetacean Ecology in the Islas Marías Biosphere Reserve began in collaboration with Dr. Nico Ransome of Murdoch University in Western Australia and the support of the Secretary of the Navy. This study is based on photo-identification, taking biopsies for genetic and stable isotope analysis of the species.
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