National Institute of Culture and History (NICH)

By Deanna Lane , 11 April 2026

The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) is Belize’s premier cultural institution. Its various divisions include the Institute of Archaeology (IA), Institute of Creative Arts (ICA), Institute for Social and Cultural Research (ISCR) and Museum of Belize & Houses of Culture (MOB – HOC). These divisions maintain an open and collaborative approach to cultural heritage and arts promotion, management and cultural safeguarding with its various stakeholders.

Address

NICH
Dame Minita Gordon Drive
Belize City
Belize

Phone
Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday: 8am - 5pm