MUSEUMS

17 hot spots recommended for you

Bullfighting Museum, All Areas The Museo Taurino is specialized in a country tradition - the bullfighting. Located in the Plaza de Acho, this museum will provide you a journey through objects used en las fiestas related to bullfighting, objects decorated with motifs taurine,paintings and aculptures that represent the taurine scenes. The Museo Taurino is specialized in a country tradition - the bullfighting. Located in the Plaza de Acho, this museum will provide you a ... [ + more ]

ChocoMuseo, All Areas for free Opened in 2012 the ChocoMuseo opened "La Casa del Chocolate", is dedicated to cacao and chocolate. Enjoy a cafe on the terrasse with one of chocolate specialties that store offers. The staff you'll present to you the original and the multiple chocolate workshops. Opened in 2012 the ChocoMuseo opened "La Casa del Chocolate", is dedicated to cacao and chocolate. Enjoy a cafe on the terrasse with ... [ + more ]

Gold Museum of Peru and Weapons of the World, All Areas Founded in 1968, these two museums have different but complementary collections. The Museum Weapons of the World shows more than 20,000 pieces from all over the world, including various weapons, horse mountings and uniforms. The Museo de Oro del Perú exposes a craftsmanship of several centuries of Peruvian history, mainly in pre-Inca gold. The galleries are: the Weapons Gallery, the Ceramics Gallery, the Textile Gallery and one room dedicated to the founder of the "Museo Oro del Perú & Armas del Mundo" . Founded in 1968, these two museums have different but complementary collections. The Museum Weapons of the World shows more than 20,000 pieces from all ... [ + more ]

Larco Museum, All Areas The Larco Museum is an Archaeological Museum founded in 1926, showing 3000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. The permanent collections are The Larco Museum is an Archaeological Museum founded in 1926, showing 3000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. The permanent collections are ... [ + more ]

MATE Mario Testino Association, All Areas Opened in 2012 the MATE, an Association in home of fashion photographer Mario testino is a recent must see. Its mission is to promote culture to both local and international audiences through artistic programmes. The museum houses the work of Peruvian artists, as well as the largest collection of Testino's work in the world. Opened in 2012 the MATE, an Association in home of fashion photographer Mario testino is a recent must see. Its mission is to promote ... [ + more ]

Metropolitan Museum of Lima , All Areas The Museo Metropolitano de Lima (Metropolitan Museum of Lima) is the first completely virtual museum of the country. Using movies, 2D, 3D and even 4D as well as holograms, projections and other technical finesses you are lead through 10,000 years of Lima's history and even get a glimpse of Peru's capital in 2050. The museum has rooms for temporary exhibitions with a gallery which displays valuable paintings composed of 577 paintings, among which are the donated by Ignacio Merino, collection of watercolors by Pancho Fierro, acquisitions by artists such as Victor Humareda, Julia Codesido, Angel Chavez and those from painting contests the Municipality of Lima organized since 1943. The Museo Metropolitano de Lima (Metropolitan Museum of Lima) is the first completely virtual museum of the country. Using movies, 2D, 3D and even 4D ... [ + more ]

Mineral Museum Andrés del Castillo, All Areas The Museo de Minerales Andrés del Castillo is located in the Casa Belen, house of Science, History and Culture and buil in honor of Andrés Del Castillo Rey (1985-2006). The museum displays the private collection of the del Castillo family divided in 4 areas: minerals, Chancay ceramics, ancient clothing and Casa Belen. The Museo de Minerales Andrés del Castillo is located in the Casa Belen, house of Science, History and Culture and buil in honor of ... [ + more ]

Museum and catacombs of Convent of San Francisco, All Areas The Museum and catacombs of Convent of San Francisco is an empressive example of architecture of Peru,beeing a beautiful colonial complex located in the historical center of the city. Lima's first cemetery were the catacombs below the monastery contain an ossuary and some secret passageways are said to connect to the cathedral and the Tribunal of the Inquisition. The catacombs remained in use until 1808 when a city cemetery outside of Lima was founded. It is estimated to contain 70,000 burials. underneath the church, and one area contains several large and deep holes, filled with bones and skulls arranged above each other in circular patterns. The Museum and catacombs of Convent of San Francisco is an empressive example of architecture of Peru,beeing a beautiful colonial complex located in the historical ... [ + more ]

Museum of Art in Lima , All Areas Museum of Art in Lima or MALI is focused in the art of Peru from the ancient to the contemporary. Here features a large selection of pre-Columbian textiles and ceramics, pictures and furniture from Colonial and Republican times and a significant selection of paintings and photographic works from modern times. This permanent exhibition is located on the first floor. The contemporary art can be found in the exhibition rooms of the basement. The collections are : the pre-Columbian 1200 BC to 1532 AD, the Colonial Period 1532 to 1821, the Republican Period 1821 to 1937, the Contemporary Art, the The Avant-Garde MALI Museum of Art in Lima or MALI is focused in the art of Peru from the ancient to the contemporary. Here features a ... [ + more ]

Museum of Congress and Inquisition, All Areas for free The Museo del Congreso y la Inquisición is a located in the old the Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Lima, which explains the ecclesiastical court and jurisdiction over religious offenses. The history and development of the Peruvian Congress, beginning in 1822 and ending with today's tasks will bee viewed across the several rooms: the Hearing Room, the Chamber of Secrets, the Room of Processes, the Room of the Inquisition, the Room of the "auto de fe", the Room of the "Room of the Archaeological Remains", the Room of the Secret Cells, the Room of Restrainments, the Room of the Sentences, the Chamber of Tortures, the The "Patio'", the Room of National Symbols, and finnaly the Room of Congress History. The Museo del Congreso y la Inquisición is a located in the old the Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Lima, which ... [ + more ]

Museum of Peruvian Gastronomy, All Areas Housed in in the old Post Office building is the Museo de la Gastronomí­a Peruana or Casa de la Gastronomí­a Peruana. This museum is focused on history of the preparation and marketing of the various national dishes in times of yesteryear till today. Don't miss example the explanation of how Pachamanca is made in the Andean mountains or the modern Pollo a la Brasa stand (Peruvian Charcoal Chicken) Housed in in the old Post Office building is the Museo de la Gastronomí­a Peruana or Casa de la Gastronomí­a Peruana. This museum is ... [ + more ]

Museum of the Central Reserve Bank, All Areas for free The Museo del Banco Central de Reserva gives you an great overview of several millennia of Peruvian art, from pre-Columbian gold and pottery to a selection of 19th- and 20th-century Peruvian canvases. Here you'll see pottery, textiles, gold and wooden artefacts from the Vicus, Mochica, Nasca, Lambayeque, Chimu, Chancay, Chavin, and Inca civilizations in the pre-Columbian Exhibition; pieces primarily from the Nasca, Lambayeque and Mochica culture in the Gold Collection Hugo Cohen and works of different materials such as wood, silver or gold which reflect traditions and customs of different geographical environments. The Museo del Banco Central de Reserva gives you an great overview of several millennia of Peruvian art, from pre-Columbian gold and pottery to a ... [ + more ]

Museum of the Nation, All Areas The Museo de la Nación is an archeological museums focucesd in the period from 14,000 bc to ad 1532. It features artifacts that offer an overview of pre-Hispanic human history in Peru. Don't miss the Lanzón from Chaví­n de Huantar, the recreation of the burial chamber of the Lord of Sipan (El Señor de Sipán) and the famous Revolt of the Objects Mural. The Museo de la Nación is an archeological museums focucesd in the period from 14,000 bc to ad 1532. It features artifacts that offer ... [ + more ]

National Afroperuvian Museum, All Areas for free The Museo Nacional Afroperuano or the National Afroperuvian Museum is placed in the Casa de las Trece Monedas (House of Thirteen Coins). Opened in 2009, this colonial house from the 18th century meets colonial times untill the beginning of the Republic. The collectio is across the 9 rooms: Slavery in the world,Beginning of slavery in Peru,Social groups and races, Activities of slaves in Peru, Characteristics of Peruvian slavery, Congregation and religion, Music and dance, Path to freedom and Abolition and disintegration of slavery. The Museo Nacional Afroperuano or the National Afroperuvian Museum is placed in the Casa de las Trece Monedas (House of Thirteen Coins). Opened in ... [ + more ]

National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, All Areas The largest and oldest museum in Peru, the Museo Nacional de Arqueologí­a, Antropologí­a e Historia del Perú is dedicated to pre-Hispanic ceramics, textiles, metals, organic materials and lithic's. The permanent collections are the Lithic's Gallery, the Ceramics Gallery, the Metal Gallery, the History Gallery, the Human Remains Gallery, the Organic Gallery and the Textiles Gallery. The largest and oldest museum in Peru, the Museo Nacional de Arqueologí­a, Antropologí­a e Historia del Perú is dedicated to pre-Hispanic ceramics, textiles, metals, ... [ + more ]

Numismatic Museum of Peru, All Areas for free The Museo Numismático del Perú or the Numismatic Museum of Peru holds a sample of notes and coins were issued in our country. Also, keep art collections as Pancho Fierro artist watercolors. The museum tries to explain of the currency, the manufacturing process and technical changes the art contained in it, allows visitors to access the economic history of our country. The numismatic collection is exposed across 5 rooms:The origins. - From the founding of the National Mint to Independence, Beginnings of the Republic. - Del Sol de Plata Peruvian Pound, The Reserve Bank, the Central Reserve Bank and Sun Gold, Peruvian Airline Medals Peruvian. The Museo Numismático del Perú or the Numismatic Museum of Peru holds a sample of notes and coins were issued in our country. Also, keep ... [ + more ]

Religious Art Museum in the Cathedral of Lima, All Areas The Museo de Arte Religioso de la Catedral de Lima or the Religious Art Museum in the Cathedral of Lima is in the baroque Cathedral of Lima. The museum has exposed paintings, sculptures, furniture, jewelry, sacred vessels as well as antique religious vestments and robes of former archbishops. A must see is the sumptuous sacristy. The Museo de Arte Religioso de la Catedral de Lima or the Religious Art Museum in the Cathedral of Lima is in the baroque Cathedral ... [ + more ]