Metropolitan Municipality of Lima

Museums and galleries in Metropolitan Municipality of Lima

Lima’s cultural landscape spans from pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary photography. This collection includes colonial landmarks like the Monastery of San Francisco with its underground catacombs and the 16th-century Aliaga House. Art-focused sites range from the Museo Mario Testino in Barranco to the archaeological exhibits at the National Museum of Peru (MUNA) and the Pachacámac sanctuary. Visitors can explore religious art within the Archbishop’s Palace and the Cathedral, or discover modern Peruvian literature at the former Desamparados train station.

Lima's Museums & Galleries — Map

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Monastery of San Francisco

The monumental complex of the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco of Lima, also known as "San Francisco el Grande" or "San Francisco de…

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Convent of Santo Domingo

The three-nave church and monastery with rich facade embellishments and a huge dome is simply unmissable. Note the typical Sevillian tiles.

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Archbishop's Palace

The Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the capital of Peru, is the residence of the Archbishop of Lima, and the administrative headquarters of…

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Aliaga House

Located principally in the city centre or Cercado de Lima and Rímac areas, the Historic Centre of Lima is among the most important tourist…

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Casa de la Literatura Peruana

Housed in the historic Desamparados train station, this cultural center features permanent exhibits on Peruvian writers, a specialized library, and literary archives focusing on the works of Mario Vargas Llosa and other national figures.

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Museo Mario Testino

Mario Testino Museum is a non-profit organization founded by Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testino, in 2012.

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Dedalo

A contemporary art and design space located in a refurbished mansion in Barranco, showcasing artisanal jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and furniture crafted by Peruvian artists.

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MATE Museo Mario Testino

Established in a restored 19th-century townhouse, this museum displays the permanent collection of world-renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino, including his celebrated "Alta Moda" series of traditional Peruvian costumes.

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Centro Cultural PUCP

Operated by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, this Miraflores venue hosts rotating contemporary art exhibitions, independent cinema screenings, and theater performances.

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Enlace

The private gallery puts up impressive displays of contemporary Peruvian art - a treat for every art connoisseur.

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Museo de Ancón

Located near the Ancón bay, this museum displays archaeological findings from the Necropolis of Ancón, including textiles, ceramics, and well-preserved funerary bundles dating back thousands of years.

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Ancon Museum

The archaeological museum and research centre exhibits vast numbers of excavated objects ranging from ceramics to human bones.

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Museo Regional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia Juan José Vega Tello

Archaeological museum focusing on the pre-Hispanic history and cultural development of the Huaura river valley and surrounding coastal regions.

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Museo Memoria Coronel Leoncio Prado

A military history museum dedicated to the life of Peruvian national hero Leoncio Prado and the history of the Peruvian Army.

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Casa de Osambela

The Casa de Osambela is a building built during the colonial era of Peru.

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Museo de la Basílica Catedral de Lima

Located within the Cathedral of Lima, this museum houses religious paintings, liturgical objects, and the tomb of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro.

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National Museum of Peru

The National Museum of Peru is a national museum in Lurín District, Lima, Peru, located within the archaeological zone of Pachacamac.

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Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac

This museum displays artifacts recovered from the adjacent archaeological site, including the carved wooden Pachacámac idol and textiles from the Wari and Inca periods.

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Galeria Palao 907

Contemporary art gallery showcasing works by local Peruvian artists.

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