León is a city rich of history and the area is known for its many legends that are passed on from generation to generation. The museum of legends and traditions has an interesting collection of objects related to about 14 myths and legends.

Most of the legends are from León, and every single one has a different story behind it. The museum offers a great place to learn more about the golden crocodile, the beheaded priest, or the Spanish colonel. The guides can tell you everything about the history behind the legends, as well as about another interesting part of the museum: the history of the building itself. The museum is located in a building that served as a prison during the regime of the Somoza family. This prison was constructed in 1921, and therefore called ‘Cárcel la XXI’, or ‘Prison 21’. You can see some of the prison cells as well as the protection wall that surrounds the building.

Practical Information

The museum is located three blocks south of the central park, in front of the ruins of the San Sebastián church. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM, but closed for a lunch break between 12 PM and 2 PM. On Sundays, it is open from 8 AM to 12 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays. The museum will open for groups on Monday if you make a reservation. The entrance fee is C$7 for adults, and C$5 for kids.