Founded in 1926 by Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle, the Larco Museum showcases remarkable chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 4000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is located in an 18th century vice-royal mansion built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid and surrounded by a stunning garden. The Museum features the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru and the famous Erotic gallery, one of Peru's most visited attractions. Larco is one of the few museums in the world where visitors have the unique opportunity to enter the storage area and view its 45,000 classified archaeological objects. The Larco Museum's masterpieces are recurrently exhibited in the world's most prestigious museums. Don't miss the restaurant Café del Museo by local Chef Gaston Acurio (Astrid & Gaston) or the Museum Gallery Shop that sells certified replicas of the Museum's most exceptional artifacts.
Lima, Peru
Museo Larco
Founded in 1926 by Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle, the Larco Museum showcases remarkable chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 4000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is located in an 18th century vice-royal mansion built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid and surrounded by a stunning garden. The Museum features the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru and the famous Erotic gallery, one of Peru's most visited attractions. Larco is one of the few museums in the world where visitors have the unique opportunity to enter the storage area and view its 45,000 classified archaeological objects. The Larco Museum's masterpieces are recurrently exhibited in the world's most prestigious museums. Don't miss the restaurant Café del Museo by local Chef Gaston Acurio (Astrid & Gaston) or the Museum Gallery Shop that sells certified replicas of the Museum's most exceptional artifacts.
Nestled within a historic mansion, this museum has a lot to offer its visitors. Step into the Palacio de Osma and you will find art in all forms, be it linen cloth, wood or metal; glass and leather have not been left out either! And these centuries-old paintings hail from places as far as Italy, Bolivia, Quito, Mexico, and Germany. The gallery hosts temporary exhibitions also. Check the website for more details.
Lima, Peru
Pedro de Osma Museum
Nestled within a historic mansion, this museum has a lot to offer its visitors. Step into the Palacio de Osma and you will find art in all forms, be it linen cloth, wood or metal; glass and leather have not been left out either! And these centuries-old paintings hail from places as far as Italy, Bolivia, Quito, Mexico, and Germany. The gallery hosts temporary exhibitions also. Check the website for more details.
This museum has a good collection of paintings and uniforms related to the country's naval forces. Here you can also see the logbook belonging to Admiral Grau, a Peruvian naval hero who died in the historic late-19th century Battle of Angamos against the Chilean troops. Admission is free, and the museum is very near the Plaza Grau in Callao. For those who love war relics, the port of Callao is a good place to walk around. In addition to this museum, the Military History Museum at the Real Felipe Fortress is also worth a visit.
Callao, Peru
Museo Naval
This museum has a good collection of paintings and uniforms related to the country's naval forces. Here you can also see the logbook belonging to Admiral Grau, a Peruvian naval hero who died in the historic late-19th century Battle of Angamos against the Chilean troops. Admission is free, and the museum is very near the Plaza Grau in Callao. For those who love war relics, the port of Callao is a good place to walk around. In addition to this museum, the Military History Museum at the Real Felipe Fortress is also worth a visit.
On a visit to this fabulous showcase of Peru’s pre-Spanish native cultures, see the Raymondi Stone Slab and the Tello Obelisk, along with other outstanding examples of art and archaeological artifacts.
Lima, Peru
National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History
On a visit to this fabulous showcase of Peru’s pre-Spanish native cultures, see the Raymondi Stone Slab and the Tello Obelisk, along with other outstanding examples of art and archaeological artifacts.
The only museum that specializes in archeology of the Andes mountains, this museum is located in a 15th century manor house with five different exhibition halls and a small souvenir shop. The museum presents videos related to the discovery of mummies. The mummies themselves are not here all year because they are sometimes taken on international exhibitions. With luck, however, you will see the famous mummy known as "Juanita, the Lady of Ampato". Admission is 15 soles. Guides are available in in Spanish, English, French, Italian, and German.
Arequipa, Peru
Museo Santury
The only museum that specializes in archeology of the Andes mountains, this museum is located in a 15th century manor house with five different exhibition halls and a small souvenir shop. The museum presents videos related to the discovery of mummies. The mummies themselves are not here all year because they are sometimes taken on international exhibitions. With luck, however, you will see the famous mummy known as "Juanita, the Lady of Ampato". Admission is 15 soles. Guides are available in in Spanish, English, French, Italian, and German.
It was Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro who laid the first stone here. The cathedral is bordered by 15 chapels, one of which holds the remains of the conquistador himself. The interior, adorned with cruciform pillars, candelabras and Italian marble flooring, exemplifies the beauty of colonial architecture. Also worth seeing are the altars dedicated to Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo and to the Virgen de la Evangelizacion, as well as the magnificent Pedro de Noguera choir stalls. The sacristy serves as the Museum of Religious Art, which displays sacred artifacts, liturgical furnishings and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Museum admission is five soles; students and children under eight pay just three soles.
Lima, Peru
La Catedral de Lima
It was Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro who laid the first stone here. The cathedral is bordered by 15 chapels, one of which holds the remains of the conquistador himself. The interior, adorned with cruciform pillars, candelabras and Italian marble flooring, exemplifies the beauty of colonial architecture. Also worth seeing are the altars dedicated to Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo and to the Virgen de la Evangelizacion, as well as the magnificent Pedro de Noguera choir stalls. The sacristy serves as the Museum of Religious Art, which displays sacred artifacts, liturgical furnishings and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Museum admission is five soles; students and children under eight pay just three soles.
It was built in 1901 to meet the demands of the Lima families who wanted to live on the outskirts of the city. They were tired of the classic architectural structure of the front courtyard and central pond, and were fans of French-style buildings. In the old days, this Avenue was lined with splendid old houses and to round it off, four marble urns and four statues depicting the seasons were brought from the Plaza de Armas.The passing of the years has meant that impressive, important buildings have been erected around and along the avenue, transforming it into an extension of the main road. From here, you can admire the Museum of Italian Art, Parque de la Exposicion, the Museum of National Art and Plaza Grau.
Lima, Peru
Paseo Colón
It was built in 1901 to meet the demands of the Lima families who wanted to live on the outskirts of the city. They were tired of the classic architectural structure of the front courtyard and central pond, and were fans of French-style buildings. In the old days, this Avenue was lined with splendid old houses and to round it off, four marble urns and four statues depicting the seasons were brought from the Plaza de Armas.The passing of the years has meant that impressive, important buildings have been erected around and along the avenue, transforming it into an extension of the main road. From here, you can admire the Museum of Italian Art, Parque de la Exposicion, the Museum of National Art and Plaza Grau.
This enormous state building exemplifies the architecture of the military government of the 70s. It was re-opened as a museum in 1990, and today has four floors of exhibitions. There are replicas of pre-colonial life, along with ceramics from various cultures and reproductions of the country's main archaeological sites. Throughout the museum, visitors can follow a series of educational illustrations, models and collections representing different aspects of the development of ancient Peru. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the galleries also house temporary exhibits. Parking is available.
Lima, Peru
Museo de la Nación
This enormous state building exemplifies the architecture of the military government of the 70s. It was re-opened as a museum in 1990, and today has four floors of exhibitions. There are replicas of pre-colonial life, along with ceramics from various cultures and reproductions of the country's main archaeological sites. Throughout the museum, visitors can follow a series of educational illustrations, models and collections representing different aspects of the development of ancient Peru. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the galleries also house temporary exhibits. Parking is available.
Peruvian businessman Miguel Mujica Gallo spent his entire life collecting different archaeological artefacts and weapons from all over the world, to create what is now one of the largest museums in Lima. On display is an extremely impressive collection of pre-Hispanic gold, silver and semiprecious stones, as well as ceramics and textiles from the Mochica, Chimú and Vicús cultures. Beautiful tumis, idols and masks sit in large exhibition cases, obsequies that demonstrate the impressive technological advances made in metallurgy, and uses of gold by the inhabitants of ancient Peru. In addition to archaeological finds, this museum displays an impressive collection of weapons from different eras and parts of the world. Entrance: Adults 30 soles, children 15 soles.
Lima, Peru
Museo de Oro del Perú y Armas del Mundo
Peruvian businessman Miguel Mujica Gallo spent his entire life collecting different archaeological artefacts and weapons from all over the world, to create what is now one of the largest museums in Lima. On display is an extremely impressive collection of pre-Hispanic gold, silver and semiprecious stones, as well as ceramics and textiles from the Mochica, Chimú and Vicús cultures. Beautiful tumis, idols and masks sit in large exhibition cases, obsequies that demonstrate the impressive technological advances made in metallurgy, and uses of gold by the inhabitants of ancient Peru. In addition to archaeological finds, this museum displays an impressive collection of weapons from different eras and parts of the world. Entrance: Adults 30 soles, children 15 soles.
This museum displays the historic development of Peru through a collection of archaeological finds. More than 100,000 pieces from pre-Hispanic Peruvian cultures are arranged chronologically and didactically, highlighting ceramics, metals, weavings, funeral offerings and figures carved in stone. Artifacts from pre-Inca Peru include stone tools carved some 8,000 years ago. The museum is housed in a former palatial mansion, the inhabitants of which included a Spanish Viceroy and the Argentine General and Liberator, José de San Martín.
Lima, Peru
Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arqueología e Historia
This museum displays the historic development of Peru through a collection of archaeological finds. More than 100,000 pieces from pre-Hispanic Peruvian cultures are arranged chronologically and didactically, highlighting ceramics, metals, weavings, funeral offerings and figures carved in stone. Artifacts from pre-Inca Peru include stone tools carved some 8,000 years ago. The museum is housed in a former palatial mansion, the inhabitants of which included a Spanish Viceroy and the Argentine General and Liberator, José de San Martín.
The museum houses a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions, ranging from pre-Columbian to modern Peruvian art and holds its widely attended annual auction benefit. Their Filmoteca de Lima cinema house features art and classic films, and there is a book store and gift shop. The museum also offers courses. Admission: Adults pay 6 soles, students pay 3 soles and family groups of five pay 20 soles for admission to permanent and temporary exhibit halls. Private parking is available.
Lima, Peru
Museo de Arte de Lima
The museum houses a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions, ranging from pre-Columbian to modern Peruvian art and holds its widely attended annual auction benefit. Their Filmoteca de Lima cinema house features art and classic films, and there is a book store and gift shop. The museum also offers courses. Admission: Adults pay 6 soles, students pay 3 soles and family groups of five pay 20 soles for admission to permanent and temporary exhibit halls. Private parking is available.
This museum contains beautiful examples of religious art and is well worth a visit. On display are various religious and liturgical objects that illustrate the productivity of the Catholic Church during the colonial and republican periods in Peru. Visitors can admire paintings of biblical scenes and sculptures of saints, virgins, and other important Catholic figures. The collection of religious ornaments and handicrafts is also impressive. The museum is located in the city center, inside the Cathedral on the historic Plaza Mayor.
Lima, Peru
Museo de Arte Religioso
This museum contains beautiful examples of religious art and is well worth a visit. On display are various religious and liturgical objects that illustrate the productivity of the Catholic Church during the colonial and republican periods in Peru. Visitors can admire paintings of biblical scenes and sculptures of saints, virgins, and other important Catholic figures. The collection of religious ornaments and handicrafts is also impressive. The museum is located in the city center, inside the Cathedral on the historic Plaza Mayor.
This museum was founded in 1921 thanks to a donation given by the local Italian community to commemorate Peru's 100th year of independence. The building's Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture forms a striking contrast with other buildings in the area. The museum has a permanent exhibition of Italian painting and sculpture and it also organizes temporary exhibitions. It is located 100 meters from the Museo de Arte de Lima and is opposite the Palacio de Justicia.
Lima, Peru
Museo de Arte Italiano
This museum was founded in 1921 thanks to a donation given by the local Italian community to commemorate Peru's 100th year of independence. The building's Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture forms a striking contrast with other buildings in the area. The museum has a permanent exhibition of Italian painting and sculpture and it also organizes temporary exhibitions. It is located 100 meters from the Museo de Arte de Lima and is opposite the Palacio de Justicia.
Day 1
Arrive Lima. Transfer to hotel and rest up.
Peru
Southern Peru Unveiled
Day 1
Arrive Lima. Transfer to hotel and rest up.
This museum is located in the center of the Santa Catalina monastery and houses a grand collection of paintings from the prestigious Cusquenan Art School. It includes some of the most outstanding impressions of Native American art, done in an indigenous style with a Spanish influence. You will also encounter many religious images. Among some of the most important saints and virgins in the museum are "Senor de los Temblores" and "Santa Catalina." Another impressive image is the "Patron Saint of Santiago," a warrior on horseback who is considered to be as powerful as "Llapa" Lord of Thunder. There is a pleasant cafeteria were you can sample a variety of desserts made by the Dominican cloistered nuns. Ceremonial wine and rosaries are also for sale. Admission is included in the Tourist Ticket: $10.00
Cusco, Peru
Santa Catalina
This museum is located in the center of the Santa Catalina monastery and houses a grand collection of paintings from the prestigious Cusquenan Art School. It includes some of the most outstanding impressions of Native American art, done in an indigenous style with a Spanish influence. You will also encounter many religious images. Among some of the most important saints and virgins in the museum are "Senor de los Temblores" and "Santa Catalina." Another impressive image is the "Patron Saint of Santiago," a warrior on horseback who is considered to be as powerful as "Llapa" Lord of Thunder. There is a pleasant cafeteria were you can sample a variety of desserts made by the Dominican cloistered nuns. Ceremonial wine and rosaries are also for sale. Admission is included in the Tourist Ticket: $10.00
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