MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES IN PERU
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Museo Nacional
de Antropología y Arqueología
The extensive collection of old findings such as ceramics and lovely
textiles provide a deep look inside the cultures of pre-inca times
like the Paracas, Lima, Nazca, Chavín and Chimú. The
country's cultures are exhibited in separate rooms and each room provides
a timeline and guide through each of the cultures development showing a huge diversity of
objects. A small part of the exhibits is dedecated to the Inca and
the colonial time. At any time that you feel the need or wan, you are able and welcome to take a rest in one of the
marvelous gardens and inner courtyards before continuing the exciting
trip through the museum.
Opening hours: Tue to Fri 9 am to 7 pm, Sat 9 am to 4 pm. Guided
tours in Spanish and English available.
Address: Plaza Bolívar, district Pueblo Libre
Museo Arqueológico
Rafael Larco Herrera
The museum is to be found in a precious 17th century building which
had been built upon a pre-Columbian pyramid. In chronological order
you can get an interesting overview of more than 3000 years of the
pre-Columbian history. The museum presents its exhibits in an appealing way, creating an open space with white gallery
rooms with high ceilings. This is a pleasant atmosphere in which to view the precious collection of gold and silver and is one of the most
visited collections of ceramics with erotic depictions from the Mochica
culture. The museums covers a wide spectrum of cultures,
materials and subjects and possesses unique artefacts which are
often loaned and presented in other museums around the world.
The Larco Museum also has the Café
del Museo situated in the gardens. This cafe has an intimate atmosphere and is run by the famous
Peruvian star chef Gastón Acurio Jaramillo, owner of the
excellent restaurants Astrid & Gastón.
Opening hours: daily 9 am to 6 pm
Address: Avenida Bolivar 1515, district Pueblo Libre
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Museo de la
Nacion
Peru's National Museum is one of the most remarkable in the country
and is without doubt worth visiting. It is a must for all travellers who
wish to gain an understanding of Peru. On three levels the visitor will be guided
through the history of the cultures from the very beginning to
the arrival of the spanish in the Inca period. Most impresive is the replica of the tomb of
the Lord of Sipán complete with original burrial objects.
Opening hours: Tue to Sun 9 am to 5 pm.
Address: Avenida Javier Prado Oeste 2466, district San Borja.
Museo de Oro del
Peru y Armas del Mundo
On a par to the gold museum in Bogotá, this museum in Lima
is one of the richest in the whole of South America. Gold treasures and gemstones
of the Inca and Chimu cultures
are exhibited. These artefacts include hair pins, necklaces,
drinking bowls and also ceremonial accessories and other cultural objects. The Museo de Oro del
Peru y Armas del Mundo presents its artefact in a less didactic style than that of other museums
but the accumulated treasures give
a very good impression on the richness of the ancient Peruvian cultures.
The upper level especially gives the visitor an opportunity to look at a well arranged assortment of clothing and weapons.
Opening hours: daily 11am to 7 pm.
Address: Alonso de Molina 1100, district Monterrico Surco
Museo Nacional
de Historia
Colonial uniforms, paintings and scripts can be viewed at in the
National History Museum. The building where the exhibition halls
are located, was constructed in 1818 and once served as a residence
for the independence leaders Simon Bolívar and José de San Martín.
Opening hours: Tue to Sun 9 am to 5 pm
Address: Plaza Bolívar, district Pueblo Libre (next to the
Archeological Museum)
Museo Enrico
Poli
The majority of the museums artefacts originate from Sipan's fifth grave, but other
outstanding art objects are also exhibited. It is necessary to make an
appointment in advance in order to enter the museum.
Opening hours: Guided tours on inquiry
Address: Lord Cochrane 466, district Miraflores; Tel. 442- 2437
od. 440- 7100
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Museo Tumbas
Reales del Señor de Sipán
The museum Tumbas Reales del Señor Sipán is one of
Southamerica's most modern and exciting museums. The grave of the
Lord of Sipán can be visited here. The
400 plus pieces of jewellery and the golden protecting amor which accompanied
the young king in his tomb are very impressive. This museum was opened
in 2002 and the architects that designed it did so with emphasis on the ancient pyramids of the
Moche-culture, The result is a monumentous building that perfectly combines
the Moche heritage with modern style.
Opening hours: Tue to Sun 9 am to 5 pm
Address: Av. Juan Pablo Vizcardo y Guzmán in Lambayeque
Brüning
Museum
One of the most important museums in the North of the country is probably
the Archaeological Museum Brüning. With four stories exhibiting
objects of gold, silver and copper, discovered by
the German anthropologist Heinrich Brünning between 1875 and 1925
in this region. The findings originate from the civilizations from this area
dating back 4000 years. One of the most significant
collections of jewellery in the country is displayed in the Golden Hall.
Opneing hours: Tue to Sun 9 am to 5 pm
Address: Avenida Huamachuco.
Sicán
Museum
Museum Sicán is situated in the nearby town Ferreñafe.
Its policy is to share the continuous research progress about the
Sicán-culture with the visitor. A reconstruction of the grave
that has been excavated in Batán Grande is the highlight
of the museum.
Opneing hours: Tue to Sun 9 am to 5 pm
Address: Av. Batán Grande s/n, Cuadra 9, Carretera Pitipo
in Ferreñafe.
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Museo de Arqueología
y Anthropología de la Universidad Trujillo
The University of Trujillo is responsible body for this museum.
It displays ceramics, textiles, wooden and iron artefacts andt also a collection of
bones. All exhibits were found in Trujillo or in the city's vacinity.
Addresse: Jirón Junín 682 , Tujillo
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Museo Santurarios
Andinos
The Museo Santurarios Andinos of the Universidad Católica
Santa María in Arequipa exhibits the mummy Juanita (better known to Europeans as 'The Ice Maiden'. The well-preserved
corpse of a 13-year-old girl was discovered in 1995 and was problably
a religious sacrifice. Tthe museum shows a 20
minute film about the discovery and research of the mummy Juanita.
Opening hours: Mon to Sat 9 am to 6 pm, Sun 9 am to 1pm
Address: Calle la Merced 110 Museo Santurarios
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Museo de Arte
Religioso
The Museum of religious and spiritual art in Cusco is situated in
the former arch bishop's palace. A collection of artcrafts of the
school in Cusco is exhibited in the Museo de Arte Religioso, also
sculptures and furniture are to be found here. The objects originate from
a private foundation of the diocese of Cusco.
Opening hours: Mon to Sat 9 am to 12.30 pm and 3 to 6 pm
Address: Corner of Hatunrumiyoq and Herrajes
Museo
de Arte Precolombino
This museum is a subsidiary of the Museo Larco Herrara in Lima and
is located in the Casa Cabrera in Cusco. The museum is said to be one
of the best exhibition halls in Peru, two levels providing plenty of
space for art historic and archaeologic finds. The 450 exhibits
cover a period between 1250 BC and 1532 AD. The 11 rooms show ceramics,
wooden figures, golden and silver jewellery and coral necklaces.
The atefacts are well presented and text boxes provide interesting facts and information.
Opening: daily 9 am to 10 pm
Address: Plaza de las Nazarenas
Museo Inca
La Universidad Nacional San Antonio
Abad del Cusco is the responsible body of the museum which exhibits
objects of the Inca culture. Along with ceramics, jewellery and
objects of daily use you will find paintings of Cusco's art school.
The 17th century Palace of Almirante is extraordinary stunning.
Opening hours: daily 8 am to 2 pm
Address: corner Tucuman and Ataud
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Museo Regional
Max Uhle
This museum is placed in the department of Anacash close to the ruin
complex of Sechín. A miniature model of this pyramid can
be seen in the museum. Moreover it displays some excavated objects.
Opening hours: daily 9 am to 5 pm.
Address: Ruinas de Sechin, Carretera Panamercana Norte, Casma
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