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Museo Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
The museum is actively engaged in the preservation and restoration of
Peru's historical legacy. Its archaeological collection comprises
pottery, gold, wooden artefact’s and textiles from the Vicus, Mochica,
Nasca, Lambayeque, Chimu, Chancay, Chavin, and Inca civilizations. The
art gallery houses works by outstanding Peruvian painters of different
schools and styles. The display follows a modern museological design and
is located in the former Central Bank vaults
Corner of Jr. Lampa & Jr. Ucayali, Lima 1 (Center)
Web page:
http://museobcr.perucultural.org.pe (in Spanish)
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 10:00 am - 16:30 pm, Sat and Sun 10:00 am -
13:00 pm
Entry fees: Free
Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú
The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is
the oldest state museum in Peru. You will find perfectly preserved pre
hispanic ceramics, textiles, metals, organic materials and lithics
related to human remains. Furthermore objects of historic artistic value
are displayed. The documentary, photographic and bibliographic
collections tell their story of the Colonial and Republican Period of
Peru.
Plaza Bolivar, Pueblo Libre, Lima, Phone (00511) 463-5070
Web page: http://museonacional.perucultural.org.pe (in Spanish and
English)
Opening hours: Tue to Sat 09.00 am to 05.00 pm, Sun and Holidays 09.00
am to 04.00 pm
Entry fees: Adults S/. 11.- • University Students S/. 3.50 • Students
S/. 1.-
Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera - Archeological Museum Rafael
Larco Herrera
Founded in 1926, the Larco Museum showcases remarkable chronological
galleries providing an excellent overview on 3000 years of development
of Peruvian Pre-Columbian history. Located in a unique vice-royal
mansion of the 18th century built over a 7th century Pre-Columbian
pyramid and surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Av. Bolivar 1515, Pueblo Libre, Lima, Phone (00511) 461-1312
Web page: www.museolarco.org (in Spanish, English and French)
Opening hours: Daily from 09.00 am to 06.00 pm
(including holidays)
Entry fees: Adults S/. 25.- • Children S/. 13.-
Museos Oro del Peru & Armas del Mundo - Fundacion Miguel Mujica Gallo
The museums 'Gold of Peru' and 'Weapons of the World' were founded by
Miguel Mujica Gallo in 1968. The museum 'Gold of Peru' is one of the
most important for exhibits of gold and silver from the different
Pre-Columbian cultures. The Museum 'Weapons of the World' exhibits more
than 20,000 pieces from all over the world, including various weapons,
horse mountings, uniforms.
Alonso de Molina 1100, Monterrico, Surco, Lima 33 – Perú
Web page: www.museoroperu.com.pe (in Spanish and English)
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 11.30 am to 07.00 pm
Entry fees: Adults S/. 30.- • Children below 11 years S/. 15.-
Museo Pedro de Osma - Museum of Pedro de Osma
Located in the old and traditional district of Barranco, is the Museum
Pedro de Osma. The Museum has one of the best painting collections in
Peru with pieces dating back to the 16th century. The paintings from
well-known artists are on linen cloth, metal, wood, glass and leather.
Antique pieces of furniture, silver, sculptures and textiles are as well
part of the collection.
Av. Pedro de Osma 423, Barranco, Phone (00511) 467-0141 & 467-0063
Web page: www.museopedrodeosma.org (in Spanish, English, German,
French...)
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 am to 01.30 pm and 02.30 pm to
06.00 pm
Entry fees: Adults S/. 10.- • Children S/. 5.-
Museo de la Inquisición y Museo del Congreso del Perú - Museum of
Inquisition and Congress
The Museum of Inquisition and Congress is housed in the old building of
the National Senate and opened its doors to the public in 1968. During
the Inquisition prisoner were tortured here in the basement. Today
visitors can explore the dungeons and the places of torture. Apart from
being quite creepy you’ll learn a lot about the history and the
development of the Peruvian Congress.
Jr. Junín 548, Lima, Phone (00511) 311-777
Web page www.congreso.gob.pe/museo.htm (in Spanish)
Opening hours: Daily from 09.00 am to 05.00 pm
Entry fees: Free
Museo de Artes y Tradiciones Populares del Instituto Riva-Agüero
(Universidad Catolica del Perú)
The museum was opened on the 25th of October 1979 founded with donations
of some of the most important and significant art collectors in Peru
like Mildred Merino de Zela, Mariano Benítes and Gertrud de Solari to
name a few. The museum displays a beautiful ethnic collection of Peru.
One of the main exhibits are masks. But you will find traditional
costumes, ceramics, carvings, paintings and much more.
Jr. Camana 459, Cercado de Lima, Lima, Phone (00511) 427-9275 & 427-7678
Web page:
www.pucp.edu.pe/ira/?mus_ap_pres.htm (in Spanish)
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 01.00 pm and 02.00 pm to
07.00 pm
Entry fees: Adults S/. 2.- • Children & Students S/. 1.-
Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI
The Lima Art Museum (MALI) presents 3000 years of Peruvian art. The
museum has 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. A representative selection of these collections can be seen in a
permanent exhibition on the first floor.
Paseo Colón, Parque de la Exposicion, Cercado de Lima, Lima
Web page: www.museodearte.org.pe (in Spanish)
Opening hours: Thursday to Tuesday 10.00 am to 08.00 pm, closed on
Wednesday!
Entry fee: Adults S/. 8.- • Students S/. 6.-
Museo Antonio Raimondi
The museum was founded in 1981 to preserve the legacy and work of the
most important naturalistic traveler in Peruvian history, Antonio
Raimondi. On his countless trips through the country he gathered samples
from animals, plants, insects, minerals and stones, indexed the climate
and its changes in different areas and observed people in their
surroundings. The museum shows photos, drawings, plans.
Av. La Fontana 755, La Molina, Lima
Phone (00511) 349-6092, 349-6166, 349-4380
Web page: www.museoraimondi.org.pe (in Spanish)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08.30 am to 04.00 pm (Appointment
necessary!)
Entry fees: At the moment it's free |
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