Location: Lima
Top Things to do in Lima
What to do and see in Lima, Lima Region: The Best Specialty Museums
Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent palaces dating from Spanish colonial times. Downtown Lima is crowded, but you'll enjoy exploring the city's neighborhoods—especially the beachfront areas, which have great shopping and dining and fabulous hotels.
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1. Museo Nacional Afroperuano
2. Museo Taurino de Acho
3. AMANO Museo Textil Precolombino
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
4. Museo de Arqueologia Josefina Ramos de Cox
5. Neo Concept Store
6. Museo Nacional de Arqueologia, Antropologia e Historia del Peru
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4.5 based on 906 reviews
Temporarily closed The extensive archaeological collection in this museum includes more than 100,000 items from pre-Hispanic cultures including ceramics, metals, funeral offerings and carved stone figures.
Reviewed By 320RayM - Sussex, Canada
Incas are a key feature of Peruvian history BUT, once you visit the museum you'll find much more history than just the Incas - surprising to see all the previous historical communities revealed. Peru appears to do well in preserving and collecting artifacts and bits of their past. Definitely worth a visit while in Lima.
7. Archbishops Palace
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4.5 based on 324 reviews
Temporarily Closed
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At a corner of "Plaza de Armas" and sided by the "Parroquia del Sagrario", stands the "Palacio Arzobispal", the official residence of the Archbishops of Lima. It was inaugurated in 1924 and was projected by the Polish-Peruvian architect Ricardo de Jaxa Malachowski, the same architect of the neighboring "Palacio de Gobierno". The neo-colonial building is ornamented with beautiful cedar balconies, a monumental baroque façade, many different entrances and, above the main gate, the coat of arms of Lima's Archdiocese is displayed. Inside, a magnificent staircase and important paintings related to Lima and Cusco's art schools. Guided visits are possible. Enjoy!
8. Museo de Minerales Andres del Castillo
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
It is the first Peruvian mineral´s museum that houses an outstanding collection of minerals, demonstrating their exquisite beauty,complexity and witness to the mining wealth of Peru. It also has significant exhibits of ceramic art from the Chancay culture (900-1400) as well as textiles from before 1532 and paintings from vice-regal times.
Reviewed By aviatrix2000
We stopped in here because we really, really like rocks. And we've been to many rock museums (thinking of you, Houghton, Michigan). But the truly remarkable thing here is that all these rocks are from Peru. This would be an exceptional collection with amazing variety if the collector had, you know, been able to search in just one other country. But no. All from here. Amazing. As a fiber artist, the weavings on display are important, significant, and beautiful. The small number of pieces on display allows you to really take some time to observe each one. The ceramics collection is similar, but larger. Important and comprehensive. Stop by and take a look, you won't be sorry.
9. Museo del Automovil Coleccion Nicolin
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4.5 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By phoenbix2b
you can get here by bus, the place is undercover and so it is cooler then outside, there are so many cars of different times, styles, models and you can also see the workshop where there are cars in progress of restoration. Outside are cars yet to be restored. It is amazing what the owner has done and I am grateful that he has saved these classic master pieces and allowed the public the privilege of being able to view them. Many have clear signs telling you what they are, engine size, production year etc-all in English. I went round, thinking: "I want that one, no, that one, em maybe that one" they are a sight to behold. Even if you are not that into cars, especially old ones, you have to appreciate the work and skill that has gone into restoring them. They also have a workshop you can see and they make their own chrome and engine bits which is a skill in itself. I was the only visitor, the Manager gave me a little introduction, then backed off, letting me know I could call him, if I had an enquiry. I think the current admission is 20 soles which is nothing compared to what he is spending to save this part of history. It is all on one level, so great for people who have mobility issues and there is a small cafe with seating area. It didnt look open, but I am sure you could get a drink if you asked. I have been to a few car musuems in the world, this I believe is the best. Make the effort and visit this place.
