Museums in Cusco

Museums & Art Galleries

Inca heritage, pre-Columbian art, colonial religious art and Andean traditions, all within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas.

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Qoricancha Site Museum

Built on the site of the most important sun temple in the Inca Empire, this museum and archaeological complex preserves significant ancient Inca sanctuary ruins.

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Inca Museum

Discover Peruvian history focused primarily on the Inca period, featuring a rich collection of archaeological artifacts and mummies.

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Museum of Precolumbian Art

Located on Plaza de las Nazarenas, this art museum displays an extensive collection of archaeological artifacts and pre-Columbian artworks.

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Santa Catalina Convent and Art Museum

Founded in 1610, this historic monastery showcases beautiful colonial architecture alongside painted arches, wall paintings, and religious art.

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Museum of Religious Art

Museum

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ChocoMuseum

Learn about the history of chocolate and its production process, with opportunities to taste the chocolate during your visit.

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Museo de la Coca

Museum

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Hilario Mendivil Museum

Located on Plaza San Blas, this small museum showcases religious sculptures created by renowned Peruvian artisan Hilario Mendivil Velasco.

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Museo Maximo Laura

Art Museum

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