The introductory gallery gives an overview of 15 centuries of history before entering the central area of the archeological site. The ancient inhabitants had a fascination for water and the sun, and their monuments reflect this.

Constructed in 1899 as a hospital, this national heritage building is now used by various institutions and includes the exhibition galleries of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) for the state of Durango, with a large collection of objects on the pre-Hispanic Chachihuite culture and a space for temporary exhibitions.