1.- INTRODUCTION TO LIMA’S MUSEUM SCENE
All the Museums in Lima Peru have a link with the cultural and historical heritage of the country. Going back in time since pre-Columbian times there were cultures that transcended in time and culture, among these we have the Incas, Mochica and Nazca who left a trace of their existence in unique items such as ceramics, textiles, gold idols and others. That is why in 1826 the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru was founded, which began with the collection of these items for their conservation and subsequent exhibition to maintain their value.
During the twentieth century, the Museums in Peru Lima expanded to other cities with the intention of not only looking for archaeological collections but also cultural and in some cases traditional, as an example of this we have the Larco Museum in Lima Peru which was founded in 1926 and contains a vast collection of erotic art.
2.- A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME, HISTORY AND CULTURE
“Some of the Museums in Lima Peru are oriented to provide a more interactive experience with visitors, for example the chocomuseum is an ideal alternative if you have a trip organized with children, they will love to see how is the process of making this sweet that is adored worldwide.
3.- TOP MUSEUMS IN LIMA PERU
Many of the Museums in Lima Peru are quite popular among travelers and among local people, each one contains a different collection that shows a bit of the country’s history in its own way, among the best museums in Lima Peru stand out:
3.1.- Larco Museum
The Larco Museum in Lima Peru is one of the most popular museums in the whole city, not only because of its easy access for both local and foreign travelers, but also because its collection shows an antiquity of 5000 years in history. It is considered the museum with the largest number of pre-Columbian artifacts in Peru, in addition to an incredible collection of erotic ceramics belonging to the Moche culture. It has a small store inside where you can get souvenirs such as replicas of jewelry or ceramic souvenirs.
| VISITOR INFORMATION | |
| Location | Av. Bolívar 1515, Pueblo Libre |
| Phone | +51 (1) 461-1835 |
| ENTRANCE TICKET PRICE | |
| Adults | s/40.00 per person |
| Students and children
(-17 years old) |
s/20.00 per person |
| HOURS OF OPERATION | |
| Monday to Sunday | From 10:00 am until 17:00 pm |
3.2.- MALI: Museum of Art of Lima
This is one of the most complete Museums in Lima Peru since it shows a collection with 3500 years old, it shows within its collection pre-Columbian articles besides colonial furniture that are kept in good condition, besides this is one of the largest Museums in Lima Peru so visiting it requires time. It currently has about 17,000 works of art among which are paintings, textiles, ceramics, cutlery and some contemporary art items.
| VISITOR INFORMATION | |
| Location | Paseo Colón 125, Centro |
| Phone | +51 (1) 204-0000 |
| ENTRANCE TICKET PRICE | |
| Adults | s/30.00 per person |
| Students and children
(+8 years old) |
s/15.00 per person |
| HOURS OF OPERATION | |
| Tuesday to Sunday | From 10:00 am until 19:00 pm |
3.3.- National museum of archaeology, anthropology and history of peru
Among all the Museums in Peru Lima, this is undoubtedly the main one because it is also the first one to be built. It contains in its interior collections of ceramics, textiles, paintings and other pieces belonging to different cultures such as Paracas, Wari, Inca, Amazonica, Bourbon and others, this place is also recognized in history for being the place where Joaquin de Pezuela (last viceroy of Peru) lived.
| VISITOR INFORMATION | |
| Location | C. Pl. Bolívar, Pueblo Libre 15084 |
| Phone | +51(01) 3215630 |
| ENTRANCE TICKET PRICE | |
| General | s/10.00 per person |
| HOURS OF OPERATION | |
| Tuesday to Sunday | From 09:00 am until 19:30 pm |
| Monday | From 12:00 pm until 19:30 |
3.4.- Contemporary art museum (mac lima)
Among all the options this is part of the best museums in Lima Peru, the Museum of Contemporary Art seeks to encourage contemporary visual arts in Peru. It has 3 state of the art spaces where visitors can enjoy an impressive collection of art that includes abstract expressionism, optical art, constructivism, conceptual art, geometric art, surrealism and some works influenced by pop art. It has a coffee shop called La Bodega Verde where you can enjoy a nice snack if you want to take a break during the tour.
| VISITOR INFORMATION | |
| Location | C. Pl. Bolívar, Pueblo Libre 15084 |
| Phone | +51(01) 3215630 |
| ENTRANCE TICKET PRICE | |
| General | s/10.00 per person |
| HOURS OF OPERATION | |
| Tuesday to Sunday | From 10:00 am until 19:00 pm |
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4.- SPECIALIZED MUSEUMS
4.1.- Pedro de Osma Museum
This is one of the Museums in Lima Peru that is constantly visited by tourists arriving in Lima for the first time. It is a beautiful mansion with unique gardens that contains a vast collection of colonial style furniture dating back to the 1500s. It also contains an exclusive room to present the origin of the Inca culture, another to exhibit precious items such as jewelry or ceramics of the Inca and Tiahuanaco culture.
| VISITOR INFORMATION | |
| Location | Av. Pedro de Osma 421, Barranco |
| Phone | +51 (01) 467-0141 |
| ENTRANCE TICKET PRICE | |
| General | s/20.00 per person |
| Student | s/10.00 per person |
| HOURS OF OPERATION | |
| Tuesday to Sunday | From 10:00 am until 18:00 pm |
4.2.- Museum of Italian Art
One of the most beautiful Museums in Lima Peru, donated by the Italian community to the Peruvian Government as part of the celebrations of the Centenary of Independence, you should also know that this is the only museum of Italian style art that is not in Italy. Mainly contains works and portraits of the early twentieth century, these stand out from others by representing scenes of the routine life of people as family celebrations, family portraits, interiors of bars, fun on the beach and the like.
| VISITOR INFORMATION | |
| Location | Paseo de la República s/n |
| Phone | +51 (01) 321 5622 |
| ENTRANCE TICKET PRICE | |
| General | s/6.00 per person |
| HOURS OF OPERATION | |
| Tuesday to Saturday | From 10:00 am until 17:00 pm |
The best museums in Lima Peru are designed to complement your experience and by visiting them you will have a new way of seeing the environment you visit. Start now to plan your next adventure, Auri Peru can help you with organizing some visits included in your tours. Contact us and discover how history is still alive in the pieces of art.
“If you want to know more about yourself, go on a journey and the road will show you.”
