National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru, Lima
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My wife and I were happy that we decided to visit this museum this week. A few sections are not accessible, but due to the recent APEC summit, they have decided to go all in and they are currently exhibiting a few pieces they never exhibited before. There are pieces not even Peruvians have seen yet so, quality over quantity is the key. Last chance to see them too, as the museum will fully close for renovations at the end of February, and will not reopen until 2027-28. A real Tumi, several gold and silver pieces and the best preserved textiles we've had the chance to see, are only a few of the elements that make this a worthy visit. Additionally, this museum has the real Estele Raimondi, one of the most important peruvian monoliths that still exists. To finish, you will also get to see a well preserved colonial mansion, with original floors and a beautiful garden. Last notes: 1. There are two entrances to the museum. Start your visit through the second one, that leads to the "Casona". This is the one that has most of the things that can be seen at the moment. Once you finish there, you can go to the main one (way less things to see atm), but mandatory if you want to see the Estele Raimondi. 2. Most of the texts are not translated in English, but it is what you could expect when visiting a non-English speaking country. It is part of the experience when visiting a foreign country. 3. There are a few breweries near the museum you can visit after, especially the traditional Queirolo Tabern, which has traditional food and drinks.
Saul Palomino
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If you only have time to visit a Museum in Lima this is the one. Recently remodeled the displays are well lit, concise and do more than justice to the stunning artifacts in this collection. The emphasis on the descriptive text being in as many languages as possible, is in direct detriment to the information one craves of the objects in display. We are in Peru, so the text should be in Spanish, and should be thorough and well thought out. It should also be at eye level, not below one’s knees as is the case on some pieces. The original Larco collection on the left as you come into the main courtyard, is overwhelming in scope, with floor to ceiling glass cases that have not been cleaned in ages, and with only the pieces at eye level comfortable to look at. The lighting is funereal in contrast to the rest of the museum. I imagine this is the result of being short in both storage and budget. It would be better to close this space altogether since it does nothing for the objects trapped inside or the visitor who cannot wait to get out. So just avoid it and enjoy the remodeled part of this gorgeous place, with a magnificent outdoor garden.
Quasar
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Definitely worth a visit as this is the few museum in lima that has english translation for more than half of the exhibits. Overall, this museum packs more content than what it appears from the outside as it took us around two hours to go through it. Many of the exhibits room are in chronological order starting from the origin of Peru to contemporary development shortly after Independence. My only critique is that parts of an entire exhibit didn't have english translation which was frustrating. Toward the end, I did feel like I was lost in how different events / periods were interconnected. Perhaps this was due to lack of translation or it was simply not well organized.
Mike Hua
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The museum is interesting for information purposes. Strong focus on Peruvian independence, good layout and fairly well presented exhibition. The artifacts are replicas in a way to promote visits to the original archaeological sites, this is not well disclaimed at first. But, the entry is free so that compensates. Overall it is an interesting visit. The main issue at the time of this review is that over half of the museum is under renovations, hence a lot of content is not visible.
Renzo Linares
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As some other reviews mentioned, majority of the museum is under construction (since a long time ago apparently). There is literally nothing to see here! Also worth noting is that there is no English whatsoever. This place is text heavy but Spanish only! If you are non Spanish speaker visiting from abroad, just save your Uber and time. Don’t come! The entrance is free but it’s actually expensive - I wasted my time and uber fare to get here for nothing.
Frank Chen
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Um museu interessantíssimo, visita fundamental para turistas que querem conhecer mais sobre o processo de independência e formação do Peru. O acervo é dividido em várias salas que contam a história em ordem cronológica, sendo um acervo vasto. A maior parte do museu foi recém reformada e outra parte está em obras, mas nada que atrapalhe a visitação. Possui um belo jardim central que faz ligação das partes do museu. A visitação é fácil e pode ser autoguiada. Os funcionários são muito gentis, mesmo com estrangeiros, tendo se oferecido até mesmo para guardar nossas malas enquanto fazíamos a visitação. A entrada é gratuita.
Marcelo Huffenbaecher
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C. Pl. Bolívar, Pueblo Libre 15084, Peru
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+51 1 3215630
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mnaahp.cultura.pe
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The Museo Nacional de Arqueología Antropología e Historia del Perú is the largest and oldest museum in Peru, located on Plaza Bolívar in the Pueblo Libre district of Lima. The museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts spanning the entire history of human occupation in what is now Peru.
attractions: Pueblo Libre Skateplaza, Luckia, October 3, Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera Pueblo Libre, Parque Candamo, Parque El Carmen, Pretty House Hostel, restaurants: Dulanto, Jurassic Pan, Mi Tercer Lugar, Kio, Pasión Cervecera, Ohashi Maki Pueblo Libre, D'evilu Cafe - Restaurante, D'JULIA - PUEBLO LIBRE, JOVA de Carlos Acuna - Cocina Peruana y Fusión, Sorriso Cafe

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