National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru Guide: History, Facts, Maps and Tours

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru (MNAAHP) is the oldest public museum in Peru. It exhibits a wide range of perfectly preserved pre-Hispanic ceramics, textiles, metals, organic and lithic materials. Objects of historical and artistic value are exhibited. The documentary, photographic and bibliographic collections narrate the history of Peru in colonial and republican times.

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru . It is located in Plaza Bolivar s/n, Pueblo Libre, Lima.

The National Museum, today Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú , is an institution created in 1822 under the protectorate of General Don José de San Martín who, in this way, set out to encourage a policy of national identity with the purpose of consolidating the foundations of the nascent republic created by him.

History and Civilization

Although the history of the capital of Peru began with its Spanish foundation in 1535, the territory formed by the valleys of the Rimac, Chillon and Lurin rivers was occupied by pre-Inca settlements of the Ychsma and Lima civilizations. 

During these times, the sanctuary of Pachacámac (the main pilgrimage sanctuary of the Peruvian coast during the Inca and pre-Inca periods) was built.

Throughout the city of Lima we can find a great variety of remains of ancient civilizations called huacas.  Some of them are currently under investigation. Others, unfortunately, were looted or destroyed during the growth of the city.

The most important or well known are those of Huallamarca, Pucllana and Mateo Salado (the latter near the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru), all located in the middle of Lima districts with a very high urban growth, so they are surrounded by business and residential buildings; however, that does not hinder their perfect care and state of preservation.

Regarding the Huaca Mateo Salado we can say that it is one of the most important archaeological complexes of the central coast of Peru. It is also one of the most representative expressions of the pre-Hispanic architecture of the Peruvian capital, also having the particularity of being located in the middle of the city of Lima.

It was an administrative and religious center of the Ychsma culture starting its construction around 1100 A.D. Its occupation continued with the Incas, who modified the architecture of the site and incorporated it into the Andean road system known as Qhapaq Ñan, which covered thousands of kilometers of the Tahuantinsuyo. Over time, the archaeological complex suffered many depredations until it was at risk of disappearing in the 20th century. 

Among the main tours and options to visit the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, we recommend the following:

1) Open Museums.

On the first Sunday of each month, visitors in general can enjoy the program ‘Museos Abiertos 2023’ (Open Museums 2023), which allows those interested to visit nearly 50 museums administered by the Peruvian State free of charge.

2) Colonial City Tour and National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru. 

The tour starts visiting the most traditional residential areas of the capital: the Parque del Amor, a privileged point to appreciate a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. You will have a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological site built in the 4th century AD. Then we will continue to the Olivar. Then we will continue on our way to the historic center of Lima.

Continuing with the tour we will visit the National Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Former place of residence of Viceroys and Liberators. In its various rooms are presented the most important collections from the pre-ceramic period to the Inca period.

Colonial City Tour and Archaeological Museum AM, Lima | Etiner

3) Self-guided audio tour of Lima

It offers an application with short and highly selected information for the 14 best historical and tourist attractions around Lima. It allows you to go at your own convenience of time, pace and location. If you have any questions about an attraction, don’t worry, they will answer you in your language instantly.

It is one of the best options with the lowest price for travelers who prefer flexibility in their travel.

Tripadvisor : Self-Guided Audio Tour of Lima provided by Peru Self-Guided Tours : Peru

Not included are the entrance fees to the places to be visited.

Tour prices may vary according to the number of people.

During your visit to the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, these are the permanent rooms you will visit:

Origins: presents the beginnings of man in the American continent, specifically in Peru.

Formative: exhibits ceramic, textile and metallurgical findings from the Formative period (from 2,000 BC to 200 BC).

Chavín: it shows the findings on the Chavín culture. The famous ‘Stela de Raimondi’ stands out in this collection.

Pukara: the findings of the Pukara culture, which developed in the altiplano between the years 1400 BC to 400 AD, are exhibited. 

Paracas: presents the findings (textiles, ceramics, human skulls) of the Paracas culture, which developed in the southern coast and central Andes of Peru between 800 BC and 200 AD.

Nasca: this room shows a collection of textiles and ceramics belonging to the Nasca culture. This civilization developed in the southern coast and Peruvian Andes between 100 AD and 700 AD. 

Regional developments: we admire a collection of ceramics from underdeveloped civilizations settled on the coast and in the highlands of Peru between 0 and 800 AD.

Metallurgy: room in which we will see a very varied collection of gold and silver objects molded by the artisans of ancient Peru. Highlights include works of the Chimu and Inca cultures. 

Regional states: ceramics, textiles, metallurgical objects from cultures that developed in the coast and highlands of Peru between 380 AD and 1450 AD are exhibited. Among them, the civilizations Tiwanaku, Chincha, Chuquibamba, Ychsma and more.

Huari: in this space through various findings explains the historical and cultural development of the Huari civilization, considered by some historians as the first imperial state of Peru. It developed between 600 AD and 1200 AD.

Chancay: room showing ceramic objects from the Chancay culture, located in the central coast of Peru and developed between 1,100 AD and 1,400 AD.

Chimú / Lambayeque: mainly ceramic pieces from the Chimú and Lambayeque cultures are exhibited. Both developed on the northern coast of the country. They belong to the period defined as ‘Late Intermediate’ (between 700 AD and 1,400 AD). 

Tawantinsuyo: in this space we will see queros, textiles, quipus and other objects belonging to the Inca empire, also called Tahuantinsuyo empire. It developed between 1400 AD and 1532 AD and covered part of the current territories of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile and Argentina.

Amazonia: A room that exhibits archaeological and ethnographic findings that seek to explain the development achieved by the Amazonian ethnic groups and cultures over thousands of years.

Conquest and colony: Didactic room that explains the process of conquest and imposition of the viceroyalty in Peru. It seeks to explain the economic, social and cultural impact of this process in the history of Peru.

Bourbon, XVIII century: it presents the social, political and cultural development that took place in the viceroyalty of Peru. Highlights include works of art from the Cusco School of painting.

Independence: space in which by means of documents, canvases, objects and furniture of epoch is given account of the Independence of Peru. Paintings and portraits of the liberators of the Jose de San Martin and Simon Bolivar who lived in the same place, formerly known as the Quinta de los Libertadores, which currently occupies the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru are exhibited.

Republic: in this room emphasis is made on the characters that most influenced the republican life of Peru. As well as important events such as the War of the Pacific (1879 – 1883).

House Museum – Viceroy Pezuela’s Quinta: this house-museum exhibits furniture and objects belonging to Viceroy Joaquin de la Pezuela, penultimate Spanish viceroy in Peru, who lived in this old viceroyal mansion known as the Quinta de los Libertadores. This is because it served as lodging for the Liberators José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar, who used this space as their headquarters during the independence of the Inca country.

Geography

The Plaza de Magdalena Vieja still expresses its traditional character, with its enclosed perimeter and its generally one-story houses, some of which still remain as they were in colonial times. Within the limits of the monumental zone, the map shows the position of the most typical houses, examples of coastal ranchos, such as the house of the Gamarra Hernandez family, at 922 Vivanco Street, and others on Julio C. Tello, La Mar and Junin Streets. 

From the entrance to Magdalena Vieja, one notices a difference in urban spirit and architectural scale in this small and ancient part of the city. Its narrow and peaceful streets with neat houses, low and open corridors, indicate a place of retreat and rest. It was a peaceful village far from the metropolis where viceroys and liberators came to spend a season of health and rest. Magdalena Vieja and Surco were then the preferred places for recreation.

Magdalena Vieja was the center of a vast archaeological zone that included the groups of huacas of Mateo Salado and Maranga. In the XVIII century there were five confraternities in the town and their jurisdiction started from the outskirts of Lima on the side of Juan Simún and reached the sea. La Doctrina included large estates such as Maranga, with its beautiful chapel and Orbea with its beautiful hacienda house. In the same century Magdalena Nueva was founded and from there came the name Magdalena Vieja (Old Magdalena) to designate the old town. Magdalena Vieja was called Pueblo Libre since the emancipation times of Torre Tagle.

The contribution to tourism and the economy by the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is very valuable. In 2022, despite being in a stage of integral improvement and construction that will last until 2024, it was the tenth most visited museum in Peru with a total of 7,129 visitors.

What is the National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru History?

The National Museum, today the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, is an institution created in 1822 under the protectorate of General Don José de San Martín who, in this way, set out to encourage a policy of national identity with the purpose of consolidating the foundations of the nascent republic created by him.

The museum’s first collections were made up of mineral and vegetable specimens of the local geography and cultural vestiges of the pre-Hispanic era. Throughout the 19th century its exhibition spaces were located in various institutional houses of the State, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then in the National Library and the chapel of the Inquisition, to finally establish itself on the top floor of the Palacio de la Exposición. At that time, its collections comprised a set of more than two thousand specimens and included among its assets, pieces from the viceregal and republican periods.

In 1924, within the celebratory program of the centennial of the national independence, the Bolivarian Museum was created, in a place located in the Old Magdalena, whose collections were composed by a documentary body and diverse objects donated by Mr. Jorge Corbacho, who became in turn its first director. In 1930 the collections of the National Museum were transferred to the Bolivarian Museum, thus creating a new institution that changed its name several times: Museum of Independence (1932), Museum of the Republic (1935) and National Museum of History (1963).

Until 1924 the State acquired the collections and the building of the Private Museum of Victor Larco Herrera, forming the Museum of Peruvian Archaeology, to which it passed, the following year, a part of the archaeological collection of the old National Museum. The increase of the pre-Hispanic collections allowed the Government to establish, in January 1945, the National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, under the direction of Julio C. Tello, in a place shared with the Bolivarian Museum in the town of Magdalena Vieja. Both museums independently shared the same building until they were merged into a single museum in 1992, since then called the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru.

Among its directors are renowned Peruvian intellectuals such as Fernando Silva Santiesteban, Duccio Bonavia, Luis Guillermo Lumbreras, María Rostworowski and Franklin Pease.

Publications of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru: 

The Treasures of the Museum – Metals Collection. 

The series “The Treasures of the Museum” is composed of seven catalogs that include the most emblematic pieces of the collections of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru. This second volume on “The Metal Collection” is divided into three parts: the first includes the articles “History of the Metal Collection”, “Sound, shine, color and movement of pre-Hispanic metals”, with a mention on the development of the metallurgical and goldsmith tradition in the Peruvian territory, from early times to the Inca society. 

The second section shows more than a hundred images of heritage objects made of metal, highlighting the most representative of the museum. Finally, the third section contains a glossary of the main terms used to describe metal pieces, as well as their associated materials.

catalogo_de_metales_final.pdf (cultura.pe)

The Treasures of the Museum – Lithic Collection

The first volume of “The Treasures of the Museum”, is composed of seven catalogs of the emblematic pieces of the collections of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru. This first volume is divided into three parts: the first comprises the articles ‘History of the Lithic Collection’, ‘Art and Technique in Stone in Ancient Peru’ (with a special mention of the Raimondi Stela) and ‘The Lithic Collection of the National Museum: The Most Remote Legacy of Peru’.  The second section shows more than a hundred images of patrimonial goods made in stone, representative of the museum, which allow us to cover the millenary history of Peru from 14,000 years before Christ to the Incas. Finally, the third section contains the list of pieces grouped according to their origin. 

catalogo_litico_pdf.pdf (cultura.pe)

3) The Incas in the Colony

Author: Franklin Pease García-Yrigoyen

This publication gathers twenty articles that were originally published between 1974 and 1998. It analyzes the impact of the Spanish invasion and conquest on Andean society during the 16th century and explores the complex forced adaptation of Andean indigenous societies to Spanish colonialism during the 17th and 18th centuries.

4) Connecting the dots

Author: Carmen Arellano Hoffman (Editor)

This book is the result of four years of work by the MNAAHP research team, whose purpose is to update us on the progress made in the study of quipus and to offer an overview of the road ahead in order to achieve a thorough knowledge of the data that the knotted strings of the Incas can still offer us.

Some interesting historical facts about the museum.

The Viceroy’s Palace: at the age of 57, Don Joaquín de la Pezuela chose a place far from the capital to build his resting residence. The viceroy did not imagine that this decision would have transcendental consequences for all Peruvians. In 1818, with more than 13 years of residence in the Peruvian viceroyalty, Pezuela bought the place from the fathers of the Hospitaller Order of San Juan de Dios.

 It took more than seven months to build the house, and once it was finished, the neighbors began to call it “the viceroy’s palace”, not because of the quality and lineage of its resident.

La Quinta de los Libertadores: it is with the entrance of General Don José de San Martín to Lima, in July 1821, that the property was confiscated for the nascent Peruvian State. During his stay in Peru, San Martin lived there on different occasions and it could be assumed that important decisions for the formation of the new national State were taken there. When the Liberator Simón Bolívar continued his heroic deeds, he also took it as his residence.

Pueblo Libre: The Spanish viceroy Joaquín de la Pezuela resided in the country house of La Magdalena (located in the then called town of La Magdalena). On July 8, 1821, the liberator San Martin baptized the place as Pueblo Libre in recognition of the patriotism of its inhabitants. However, the locals, to this day, like to refer to this place as “Magdalena Vieja” (Old Magdalena).

The Museum’s contribution to Latin American history, archaeology and anthropology is invaluable. Its collection of 300,000 artifacts, even thousands of years old, is the most valuable in Peru. In addition, it is one of the oldest museums in Latin America.

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is part of the city of Lima whose Historic Center was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.

Is National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru Important for Peru History?

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is important for the history of Peru. 

It is the largest, oldest and most representative museum in Peru. It was the only one that the Inca nation had in its first hundred years of republican life.

Its importance lies in the valuable cultural heritage it holds in its deposits and repositories, which house approximately 300,000 pieces that make up the legacy of Peru’s pre-Hispanic, colonial and republican past.

What does National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru Mean?

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru (MNAAHP) is the oldest state museum in Peru. It exhibits a wide range of perfectly preserved pre-Hispanic ceramics, textiles, metals, organic and lithic materials. Objects of historical and artistic value are exhibited. The documentary, photographic and bibliographic collections narrate the history of Peru in colonial and republican times.

The museum is located in an old colonial mansion. The historic architecture offers an ideal place where everyone can discover, relive and question the life experiences of ancient Peruvians. The museum invites national and foreign tourists, children and adults, researchers and academics, cultural and business institutions and the general public to enjoy and experiment with the different activities and make use of the spaces that the museum offers.

What are the theories about the origin of the National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

The main theories about the origin of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, in the year 1822, agree that it was an institution created and encouraged by the liberator of Peru Don Jose de San Martin. Who in that way, proposed to generate a policy of national identity with the purpose of consolidating the bases of the nascent republic of Peru. 

What are the myths about National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru ?

Regarding the myths and traditions about the National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru we can comment the following:

The Viceroy’s Palace: at 57 years of age, the penultimate viceroy of Peru, Don Joaquin de la Pezuela, chose a space far from the capital to build his resting residence. The viceroy did not imagine that this decision would have transcendental consequences for all Peruvians.

It was in 1818, after more than 13 years of residence in the Peruvian viceroyalty, that Pezuela bought the place from the fathers of the Hospitaller Order of San Juan de Dios. It took more than seven months to build the house, and once it was finished, the neighbors began to call it “the viceroy’s palace”, not because of the quality and lineage of its resident.

The construction had been built on a plot of land with a small elevation, and to access the interior it had a double front staircase. The hall and main rooms were soberly decorated, some with friezes of mythological images, others with decorative papers that gave it the beauty that its illustrious resident and his family required. 

The residential complex included a well for the supply of drinking water and stables, but, undoubtedly, the space that gave it the greatest relevance was its oratory, given that not all houses in Lima had one, since the permission of the archbishop of Lima on duty was necessary.

According to the construction patterns of the time, residences could have an orchard, and with more than 6,500 square meters of extension this house could well accommodate it. During the viceregal period, having an orchard at home provided the owners with fresh seasonal fruits. Pezuela lived in the residence on his last day in Peru.

La Quinta de los Libertadores: it is with the entrance of General Don José de San Martín to the capital, in July 1821, that the property was confiscated for the nascent Peruvian State. During his stay in Peru, San Martin lived there on different occasions and it could be assumed that important decisions for the formation of the new national State were taken there. When the Liberator Simón Bolívar continued his heroic deeds, he also took it as his residence.

Pueblo Libre: The Spanish viceroy Joaquín de la Pezuela y José de La Serna resided in the country house of La Magdalena (located in the then called town of La Magdalena). On July 8, 1821, the liberator San Martin baptized the place as Pueblo Libre in recognition of the patriotism of its inhabitants. However, the locals, to this day, like to refer to this place as “Magdalena Vieja” (Old Magdalena).

The government of La Magdalena: in 1881, during the Chilean occupation of Lima, the town of La Magdalena was declared neutral territory to be the seat of the Provisional Government of President Francisco García Calderón.

In the old palace of the viceroy Pezuela his government house functioned. He tried to negotiate an acceptable peace without much luck. On November 6, 1881, García Calderón and his ministers were imprisoned due to their refusal to cede the southern provinces of Peru. A bust of the “President of the Magdalena” rises in the historical center of the district (in front of the old Taberna Queirolo). 

How is National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru formed?

The National Museum of Peru was founded under the patronage of the Argentinean liberator José de San Martín by José Bernardo de Tagle, Bernardo de Monteagudo and Mariano Eduardo de Rivero y Ustariz, who assumed the task of directing the project in 1826. Without a fixed location, the collection was settled in different places, until in 1872 the patrimony was exhibited in the Palace of the Exposition.

The first collection was made on the basis of primitive archaeological excavations, donations and purchases of diverse pre-Hispanic objects. All of it, except for the Raimondi Stela, disappeared as a result of looting during the occupation of Lima by Chilean troops during the War of the Pacific. Because of it the Museum was dissolved when it did not have enough pieces for its exhibition.

On May 6, 1905 it was recreated under the name of Museo de Historia Nacional, being appointed director José Augusto de Izcue, who hired the prestigious German archaeologist Max Uhle. Izcue was in charge of the colonial and republican area, while Uhle directed the pre-Hispanic themes. On July 29 of that year, the new museum was inaugurated in the presence of Peruvian President José Pardo.

In 1911 Julio C. Tello took over the archaeological area, with Emilio Gutiérrez de Quintanilla as director. By that time the museum had a collection of more than 9000 inventoried archaeological pieces, and an unknown number of anthropological and historical objects. Due to disagreements between the director and Tello, the Archaeology section became independent in 1924 as Museo de Arqueología Peruana, while the colonial and republican part adopted the name of Museo Bolivariano. Both museums, installed in the Palacio de la Magdalena in Pueblo Libre, were inaugurated by President Augusto B. Leguía.

While the pieces of the Bolivarian Museum were exhibited in the place known as the Quinta de los Libertadores, for the Museum of Archaeology the facilities were modified, creating a new museum space in charge of the Portuguese architect Raul Maria Pereira. The Museum of Peruvian Archaeology had a collection from the pre-existing archaeological pieces in the Museum of National History to which was added the Larco collection, currently exhibited in the Larco Museum. Tello was in charge of increasing this collection based on excavations and archaeological research in different parts of Peru, as well as the appropriate restoration and conservation.

In 1930 Tello was dismissed. The Peruvian government decided to merge the Museo de Historia Nacional, the Museo de Arqueología Peruana and the Museo Bolivariano, adopting the name under which it was born: Museo Nacional. One of the tasks of this institution, whose director was Luis E. Valcárcel, was to supervise the creation of other museums in different cities of Peru. Another important task was the publication of a periodical magazine, the Revista del Museo Nacional, which was published uninterruptedly until 2001.

In 1945, at Tello’s request, the recently constituted Superior Council of Museums divided the National Museum again into the National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, under Tello’s direction, and the National Museum of History, with Valcárcel at its head. Both museums maintained their location in the Plaza Bolivar in Pueblo Libre.

In 1981 a robbery occurred at the Museum. Thieves were able to bypass the security system and stole some 220 gold and silver pieces, including a gold tumi.

Finally in 1992 they merged again, giving birth to the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, and passing to the tutelage of the extinct National Institute of Culture. Among its directors are recognized intellectual personalities of Peru, such as Fernando Silva Santiesteban, Duccio Bonavia, Luis Guillermo Lumbreras, Maria Rostworowski and Franklin Pease.

Is National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru safe?

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is a safe place to visit and walk around. It is one of the main cultural spaces of the city of Lima and Peru.

Where is National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru Located?

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is located in Plaza Bolivar s/n, Pueblo Libre, Lima.

What are the coordinates of National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

The coordinates of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru are as follows: 12° 4′ 38″ S, 77° 3′ 43″ W.

How is the Map of National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru Layout?

The map of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is as follows:

Where to stay in National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

Lima is a cosmopolitan city, used to receiving tourists and travelers. The possibilities to stay in the City of the Kings and visit the National Museum of Archeology, Anthropology and History of Peru are wide and you can choose, comfortably, according to the time you want to spend in the capital of Peru, as well as, of course, the budget you have prepared.

1 Sheraton Lima Hotel & Convention Center

For those visiting Lima, Sheraton Lima Hotel & Convention Center is a great choice for relaxation. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to the city’s best attractions, Sheraton Lima Hotel & Convention Center is a fantastic destination for tourists. 

Sheraton Lima Hotel & Convention Center is a five-star hotel located at Paseo de la Republica 170, Lima, Peru.

125 dollars

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/limsi-sheraton-lima-historic-center/

2 The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center

The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center is a 5 star hotel located at 450 Las Begonias Street, San Isidro in Lima.

224 dollars

https://www.espanol.marriott.com/hotels/travel/limwi-the-westin-lima-hotel-and-convention-center/

3 Swissôtel Lima

Swissôtel Lima is a 5-star hotel located at Via Central 150, Centro Empresarial Real in Lima.

178 dollars 

https://www.swissotel.com/hotels/lima/

4 Suites del Bosque Hotel

Hotel Suites del Bosque is a 3.5 star hotel located at 165 Paz Soldan Avenue, San Isidro, Lima.

55 dollars

https://www.suitesdelbosque.com/

5 Porta Guesthouse

Hostal Porta is a 3-star hotel located at Porta 686, Miraflores, Lima.

http://hostalporta.com/

6 Fliying Dog Hostels Lima

Chain of Hostels located in the center of the district of Miraflores. Their prices are extremely affordable.

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What are the Tours for National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru ?

Among the main tours and options to visit the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, we recommend the following:

Open Museums.

On the first Sunday of each month, visitors in general can enjoy the program ‘Museos Abiertos 2023’ (Open Museums 2023), which allows those interested to visit free of charge nearly 50 museums administered by the Peruvian State. Including, of course, the National Museum of Archeology, Anthropology and History of Peru.

Colonial City Tour and National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru. 

The tour starts visiting the most traditional residential areas of the capital: the Parque del Amor, a privileged point to appreciate a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. You will have a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological site built in the fourth century A.D. Then we will continue to the Olivar. Then we will continue on our way to the historic center of Lima.

Continuing with the tour we will visit the National Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Former place of residence of Viceroys and Liberators. In its various rooms are presented the most important collections from the pre-ceramic period to the Inca period.

Duration of tour: 5 hours (8 am to 1 pm).

Investment: $31.

Colonial City Tour and Archaeological Museum AM, Lima | Etiner

Self-guided audio tour of Lima

It offers an application with short and highly selected information for the 14 best historical and tourist attractions around Lima. It allows you to go at your own convenience of time, pace and location. If you have any questions about an attraction, don’t worry, we will respond in your language instantly.

No need to download any location tracking application. Can be listened to online on any device (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.).

– It is one of the best options with the lowest price for travelers who prefer flexibility in their travel.

Tripadvisor : Self-Guided Audio Tour of Lima provided by Peru Self-Guided Tours : Peru

Investment: from 20 soles per person.

Not included are the entrance fees to the places to be visited.

Tour prices may vary according to the number of people.

When is the best time to visit National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

The best time to visit the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is between October-November (spring) or March-April (late summer/early fall), as these months are at the peak or tail end of the Lima summer.

Summer in Lima brings inclement sunshine and crowded beaches, but if you forgo visiting the city in the middle of the season you can avoid the intense heat, as well as the peak tourist months, while enjoying warm temperatures. Also, with fewer crowds, making a reservation at one of Lima’s best restaurants or visiting one of the city’s many tourist attractions will be much less complicated.

What are the Closest Destinations to National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

Among the best places to visit near the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru we recommend the following:

Old Queirolo’s Tavern

Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday from 08:00 a. m. – 11:00 p. m.

Sundays until 4 pm.

Av. San Martín 1090 Pueblo Libre, Lima

This traditional and centrally located meeting point was inaugurated around 1880 by the Italian immigrant family Queirolo. In the beginning it was a grocery store where a little bit of everything was sold. Over the years it became one of the great icons of pisco in Peru.

Larco Museum.

Hours of operation: Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm.

Av. Bolivar 1515, Pueblo Libre 15084 Lima, Peru

Founded in 1926 by Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle, the Larco Museum invites you to discover more than 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history through a fascinating pre-Columbian art collection of approximately 45,000 pieces. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the museum is located in an 18th century colonial mansion in the Pueblo Libre district of Lima.

This inspiring space houses the most extraordinary collection of gold and silver from ancient Peru, as well as the famous collection of pre-Columbian erotic art. The Larco Museum’s pieces have been exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world and are considered icons of pre-Columbian art worldwide. In recent years, in the most prestigious social networks of travel tips, such as TripAdvisor, the Larco Museum has been considered among the 25 best museums in the world and best museum in South America.

Larco Museum | Facebook

Larco Museum – Treasures of Ancient Peru

Museo Larco (@museolarco) – Instagram photos and videos.

Santa María de Magdalena Church 

San Martin 1178, Pueblo Libre, Lima, Peru.

The church is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm and closed on Sundays.

Its construction began in 1557 on land ceded by the cacique of the Lima Valley to the Franciscan monks. 

The constant earthquakes in the city caused the church to undergo several remodeling works over the years.

Its main altar is adorned by a beautiful baroque style decoration covered with gold leaf.

Today the church is administered by the Augustinian Recollect Fathers.

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If you would like more information about their Mass schedules: 

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Mateo Salado Archaeological Complex

Located between blocks 12 and 13 of Mariano Cornejo Avenue – Pueblo Libre.

Hours of operation:

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

It is one of the most important archaeological remains of the central coast of the country. It is estimated that its construction began around 1100 AD. At first it belonged to the Ychsma culture and was later occupied by the Incas.

By way of anecdote, the Mateo Salado archaeological complex owes its name to the Frenchman Matheus Salade (Spanish for “Matthew Salado”), who, fleeing religious persecution in Europe, took refuge there until he was apprehended by the Inquisition. The members of the evangelical denominations consider him as their first martyr in Peru. 

The original name of the archaeological complex is still under study. In the 16th century, indigenous people from Maranga, Huadca, Lima, Pacán and Amancaes were grouped together in the town of Santa María Magdalena de Chacalea (today’s historic center of Pueblo Libre), one kilometer south of the Mateo Salado archaeological complex. In the first decades of the 20th century, researchers like Pedro Villar Córdova took up the name of the indigenous people with certain modifications and applied it to the archaeological complex, calling it “Chayacala”, “Chayacalca” or “Chayacalta”. Therefore, it is still an arbitrary name.

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Historic Center of Lima 

If you want to get to know the traditional and historical Lima, you must necessarily go to the Historic Center of the city. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, you cannot leave the capital of Peru without visiting the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, the Museum of Art of Lima, the Cathedral, the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, the San Cristobal Hill, among other centenary spaces.

How to Get from Cusco to National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru ?

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is located in the district of Pueblo Libre, in the city of Lima, capital of Peru.

How to travel from Cusco to Lima

It is possible to travel between Cusco and Lima by plane, bus and cab. 

The plane guarantees the fastest arrival on this route. The bus is the slowest but most affordable option at $29. The most expensive ride will be $1,094 if you opt for a cab; to keep the price affordable, opt for bus which will cost you just

The most popular means of travel between Cusco and Lima are by plane and bus.

Flying is the fastest way to travel between Cusco and Lima. It will allow you to reach your destination in 1h 25m. The bus on the other hand is much slower and takes 22h 15m to get to Lima.

The fastest and most comfortable way to travel from Cusco to Lima is by plane. With some luck and offers you can find prices up to $50.  

Bus

Undoubtedly, overland travel will take much longer, but, at the same time, it is the cheapest transportation option. 

A few things to keep in mind: For the most comfortable ride, opt for a premium class bus whenever possible. These buses usually have comfortable, reclining seats and come with air conditioning and on-board amenities.

If you wish to travel between Arequipa and Lima consider the following alternatives:

It is possible to travel between Arequipa and Lima by plane, bus and cab. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest but most affordable option. The most expensive ticket will cost you $758 if you opt for cab; to keep the price low, opt for bus which can cost as low as $18.

The most popular means of travel between Arequipa and Lima are by plane and bus.

Flying is the fastest way to travel between Arequipa and Lima. It will get you to your destination in 1h 36m. The bus on the other hand is much slower and takes 16h to get to Lima.

The fastest and most comfortable way to travel from Arequipa to Lima is by plane. With some luck and offers you can find prices up to $36.  

Bus

Undoubtedly, overland travel will take much longer, but, at the same time, it is the cheapest transportation option. 

Things to remember: For the most comfortable ride, opt for a premium class bus whenever possible (Cruz del Sur, Excluciva, etc.). These buses usually have comfortable, reclining seats and come with air conditioning and on-board amenities.

What to know before going National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

It is the first museum of Peru; the largest, oldest and most representative of the country. It was the only one that the Inca nation had in the first hundred years of its republican life.

Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month.

Due to the vastness of its collections (more than 300,000 artifacts) it is recommended to consider a guide to help you follow the museum’s itinerary and ask any questions you may have.

The guide service in the museum is in English, Italian and Spanish.

The museum is currently under renovation. However, its historical section can already be visited without any inconvenience.

Once you leave the museum visit the surrounding area: you will find some of the best stores and restaurants with traditional Peruvian food, desserts and drinks. 

After your visit, take a walk around the Antigua Taberna Queirolo or the Larco Museum, both very close to the National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru.

Plan your visit to the museum well: after 6:00 p.m. the traffic in the city of Lima starts to get very heavy.

When is National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru Open?

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is open during the following hours: 

Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00. Sundays and holidays from 9:00 to 16:00.

How is the National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru Itinerary?

During your visit to the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru you will follow this itinerary and visit the rooms and permanent exhibits in the following order:

Origins: presents the beginnings of man on the American continent.

Formative: exhibits ceramic, textile and metallurgical findings from the Formative period in Peru (from 2,000 BC to 200 BC).

Chavín: it shows the findings on the Chavín culture. The famous ‘Stela de Raimondi’ stands out in this collection.

Pukara: the findings of the Pukara culture, which developed in the altiplano between the years 1400 BC to 400 AD, are exhibited. 

Paracas: presents the findings (textiles, ceramics, human skulls) of the Paracas culture, which developed in the southern coast and central Andes of Peru between 800 BC and 200 AD.

Nasca: this room shows a collection of textiles and ceramics belonging to the Nasca culture. This civilization developed in the southern coast and Peruvian Andes between 100 AD and 700 AD. 

Regional developments: we admire a collection of ceramics from underdeveloped civilizations settled in the coast and highlands of Peru between the years 0 and 800 AD.

Metallurgy: room in which we will see a very varied collection of gold and silver objects molded by the artisans of ancient Peru. Highlights include works from the Chimu and Inca cultures. 

Regional states: ceramics, textiles, metallurgical objects from cultures that developed in the coast and highlands of Peru between 380 AD and 1450 AD are exhibited. For example the civilizations Tiwanaku, Chincha, Chuquibamba, Ychsma and more.

Huari: this space narrates the historical and cultural development of the Huari civilization, considered by some historians as the first imperial state of Peru. It developed between 600 AD and 1200 AD.

Chancay: room showing ceramic objects from the Chancay culture, located in the central coast of Peru and developed between 1,100 AD and 1,400 AD.

Chimú / Lambayeque: mainly ceramic pieces from the Chimú and Lambayeque cultures are exhibited. Both developed on the northern coast of the country. They belong to the period defined as ‘Late Intermediate’ (between 700 AD and 1,400 AD). 

Tawantinsuyo: in this space we will see queros, textiles, quipus and other objects belonging to the Inca empire, also called Tahuantinsuyo empire. It developed between 1400 AD and 1532 AD. It covered part of the current territories of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile and Argentina.

Amazonia: A room that exhibits archaeological and ethnographic findings that seek to explain the development achieved by the Amazonian ethnic groups and cultures over thousands of years.

Conquest and colony: Didactic room that explains the process of conquest and imposition of the viceroyalty in Peru. It seeks to explain the economic, social and cultural impact of this process in the history of Peru.

Bourbon, XVIII century: it presents the social, political and cultural development that took place in the viceroyalty of Peru, especially during the XVIII century. Highlights include works of art from the Cusco School of painting.

Independence: space in which through documents, canvases, objects and furniture of epoch is given account of the Independence of Peru. Paintings and portraits of the liberators José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar, who lived in the Quinta de los Libertadores, are exhibited.

Republic: in this room emphasis is made on the characters that most influenced the republican life of Peru. As well as important events such as the War of the Pacific (1879 – 1883).

House Museum – Viceroy Pezuela’s Quinta: this house-museum exhibits furniture and objects belonging to Viceroy Joaquin de la Pezuela, penultimate Spanish viceroy in Peru, who lived in this old viceroyal mansion (currently the museum) known as the Quinta de los Libertadores. This is because it served as lodging for the Liberators José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar, who used this space as their headquarters during the independence campaign of the Inca country. 

How much does it cost to visit National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

The costs to visit the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru are as follows: 

Adults S/.10. Student S/. 1 Children S/. 1

Guided tour in Spanish, English or Italian (for a maximum group of 15 people) 20 soles. 

For more information, please click here: https://mnaahp.cultura.pe/vis%C3%ADtanos/tarifas

What is the best vehicle for visiting National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

The best vehicles to visit the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru are by cab and bus. 

If you are not familiar with the city of Lima or the district of Pueblo Libre (where the museum is located), nor are you used to its traffic and movement, it may be more comfortable to go by cab.

In case you want to use a private cab you can use Taxi Satelital: 3555555. They also have an application.

They have a price of about 20% more expensive than a cab you take on the street. But if you want to go with full security and guarantee is one of the best services in this area that you can get in the city of Lima.

We suggest you take into account that the busiest hours (Monday through Friday) are from 6:00 p.m. at the end of the workday for most citizens. Your return to your accommodation, or your visit to another place, may take one or two hours longer depending on the amount of traffic at that time.

How many hours should a person spend in National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru ?

At the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, visitors can easily spend 2 to 3 hours visiting the different rooms and exhibitions. It is, without a doubt, one of the best museums in Peru.

Which Civilization used National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru  for what?

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is located in the city of Lima.

Although the history of the capital of Peru began with its Spanish foundation in 1535, the territory formed by the valleys of the Rimac, Chillon and Lurin rivers was occupied by pre-Inca settlements of the Ychsma and Lima civilizations. 

During these times, the sanctuary of Pachacámac (the main pilgrimage sanctuary of the Peruvian coast during the Inca and pre-Inca periods) was built.

Throughout the city of Lima we can find a great variety of remains of ancient civilizations called huacas.  Some of them are currently under investigation. Others, unfortunately, were looted or destroyed during the growth of the city.

The most important or well known are those of Huallamarca, Pucllana and Mateo Salado (the latter close in distance to the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru), all located in the middle of Lima districts with a very high urban growth, so they are surrounded by business and residential buildings; however, that does not hinder their perfect care and state of preservation.

Regarding the Huaca Mateo Salado we can say that it is one of the most important archaeological complexes of the central coast of Peru. It is also one of the most representative expressions of the pre-Hispanic architecture of the Peruvian capital, also having the particularity of being located in the middle of the city of Lima.

It was an administrative and religious center of the Ychsma culture starting its construction around 1100 A.D. Its occupation continued with the Incas, who modified the architecture of the site and incorporated it into the Andean road system known as Qhapaq Ñan, which covered thousands of kilometers of the Tahuantinsuyo. Over time, the archaeological complex suffered many depredations until it was in danger of disappearing in the 20th century. 

However, due to its importance, in 2001 it was declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation, 

How was the economy of National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru ?

To talk about the economy developed in pre-Hispanic times in Lima and near the space where the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is now located, we must talk about the Ichma kingdom.

The main economic activities of the inhabitants of the Ichma kingdom (located south of Lima, in the valley of the Lurin River; later extending northward into the Rimac River valley) were agriculture, fishing and trade of surplus products.

They took advantage of and improved the excellent network of canals or irrigation ditches inherited from the Lima culture, with which they gained extensive areas for cultivation. The Lima valley was very fertile and provided subsistence for a growing population. The large ceremonial enclosures, such as the Mateo Salado huaca, in addition to their religious function, served as large food stores and centers for the manufacture of sumptuary products.

The Ichma culture was formed around 1100 A.D. after the disintegration of the Wari Empire. Ichma autonomy lasted until around 1469 when they were absorbed by the Inca Empire.

Despite occupying a desert, the inhabitants of Ichma had a high standard of living, thanks to their expertise in devising multiple irrigation canals as far as the waters of the river reached, to give life to an extensive orchard and forests.

How was Daily Life in National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru ?

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is located in the old viceregal mansion known as La Quinta de los libertadores. The events and daily life that took place there have always been intense, dramatic and intimately related to the history of the Peruvian nation itself.

Residence of the penultimate viceroy of Peru, Joaquín de la Pezuela, it is popularly known as Quinta de los Libertadores for having served as lodging for the Liberators José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar, who had the palace as their headquarters during the Peruvian independence campaign.

The foundation of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru took place in 1822, one year after the independence of Peru. 

General José de San Martín ordered its creation in the Palacio de la Magdalena, where viceroys and the liberators San Martín and Bolívar themselves lived. 

The Liberator of Peru thus set out to encourage a policy of national identity in order to consolidate the foundations of the nascent republic he had created.

During the War of the Pacific (1879-1883) it was briefly the seat of the government of President Francisco García-Calderón, the only national administration recognized by the Chilean Army during the occupation of Lima.

Its first collection included hundreds of archaeological pieces in which the famous ‘Stela de Raimondi’ of the Chavin culture stood out. Unfortunately, in 1881, during the occupation of Lima during the War of the Pacific, the museum was looted. Only the enormous monolith remained in place.

However, the reorganization of the museum was rapid, for in 1905 it was re-founded under the name of the Museum of National History. 

During the 20th century the archaeological area of the museum was in charge of Max Uhle (1905) and Julio César Tello (1911). In that year the museum had approximately 9 thousand archaeological pieces. At that time, the museum was also subdivided into two independent areas: the Museum of Peruvian Archaeology (archaeological part) and the Bolivarian Museum (colonial and republican part).

In 1939 these museums merged to create the ‘Museo Nacional’ under the direction of Luis E. Valcárcel. However, in 1945 it was divided again in two: the National Museum of Anthropology and Archeology and the National Museum of History. Both are located in the palace of Pueblo Libre.

Another unfortunate event occurred in 1981 when thieves stole 220 pieces of gold and silver from the museum. The final merger occurred in 1992 when the current National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru was created under the administration of the Ministry of Culture of Peru. Today it is considered the best and most complete cultural center of the country. Its collection includes pieces and works from ancient Peru (14 thousand B.C.), the colonial era and the current republican period (from 1821 A.D. until today).

Together with the Casa Hacienda de Orbea, it is one of the most outstanding examples of colonial civil architecture in the district of Pueblo Libre.

How is the Past of National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru presented to the visitors?

US NEWS in its Travel section comments on the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, as follows

US NEWS TRAVEL 

National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru

#7 in Best Things To Do in Lima

he Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú (the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, or MNAAHP) is the largest and most extensive in Peru, boasting about 300,000 artifacts.

The sprawling museum features collections of ceramics, textiles, metal and wood, as well as a large collection of coins. Additionally, the physical anthropology collection showcases mummies, skulls and partial skeletons dating back to 13,000 B.C.

National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru Reviews | U.S. News Travel (usnews.com)

How is the Preservation of National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is currently undergoing a comprehensive improvement and construction project that will last until 2024. This project, now underway, also involves museographic renovation, the progress of which can be seen in the Independence Hall with the exhibition “Independence. Processes and Ideas”, open to the public at La Quinta de los Libertadores.

However, this restoration process began in 2019 and is currently being severely criticized by important personalities of Peru’s cultural sector who are wondering what has been done all this time in the museum and also about the state in which its millenary and centenary artifacts are in.

Does National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru have a No-fly Zone?

In Peru, overflight is prohibited in restricted areas, such as the Government Palace, military areas, airports, archaeological centers and protected natural areas, unless authorized by the National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, as in the case of the National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru.

Is National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru in UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

The National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is part of the city of Lima whose Historic Center was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.

What is the contribution of National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru to the Tourism in Peru? 

The contribution to tourism by the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is very valuable. In 2022, despite being in a stage of integral improvement and construction that will last until 2024, it was the tenth most visited museum in Peru with a total of 7,129 visitors. 

On the other hand, the Museum’s contribution to history, archaeology and anthropology is invaluable. Its collection of 300,000 artifacts, even thousands of years old, is the most valuable in Peru. 

In addition, it promotes book publications, exhibitions and cultural events to promote knowledge among Peruvians and the admiration of foreign visitors.

Is National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru under danger?

Despite its extraordinary collection, being the tenth most visited museum in Peru in 2022, its historical tradition and a bicentennial life, the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru runs severe risks that affect its present and future. 

Since 2019 it is in a long process of remodeling and although, at present, its historical area can already be visited, the same is not yet true for its archaeological part. This has generated severe criticism from important personalities of the Peruvian cultural sector who question and wonder what has been done all this time in the museum and also for the state of its millenary and centenary artifacts.

Another serious risk facing the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru comes from the Peruvian government itself: last year the MUNA (National Museum of Peru) was inaugurated and it is stated that the entire pre-Columbian collection of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru will be transferred to the new cultural space. From now on, the bicentennial museum will become a place of exhibition of the republican history of Peru. 

This, of course, has generated concern about the transfer and current state of the millenary pieces, their safety in their new space and the future of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru.

How many Artifacts do exist in National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru ?

Peru’s National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History houses more than 300,000 artifacts spanning the entire history of human occupation in what is now Peru. Highlights include the Raimondi Stela and the Tello Obelisk from Chavín de Huántar, as well as an impressive model of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Some Sample Artifacts from National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

Chimú Culture Pitcher (1,000 AD – 1476 AD)

 

Tip. Lithic Material (6,000 BC – 3,500 BC).

 

Manto Paracas Culture (900 BC – 200 BC)

 

Nasca Style Ceramics (200 AD – 600 AD)

 

Wari Culture Ceramics (600 AD – 1,000 AD)

What are the movies about National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

On several occasions, Netflix series, reports for television, networks and web have been made at the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru. Here is a selection of them.

The Last Bastion.

It is a Peruvian series on TV Peru network premiered on December 10, 2018 and directed by Marco Moscoso, which deals with the moments leading up to the Independence of Peru.2 The series is divided into two seasons and 37 episodes.

In this story we are shown the characters that live in the town of La Magdalena during the years prior to the arrival of José de San Martín to the coast of Peru and how they face the changes that will arise with his arrival until independence is achieved.

On February 25, 2021, the series enters Netflix’s international catalog.

Last Stand Trailer – YouTube

Program Museum Without Limits. TV Peru.

Museums without Limits: Independence Hall Museum (30/7/2022) | TVPerú – YouTube

It Happened in Peru: Bicentennial of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru (19/06/2022) | TVPerú | TVPerú (tvperu.gob.pe)

Andean News Agency.

Learn about the renovated National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History – YouTube

El Comercio Newspaper

National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru – YouTube

AP Agency

Exhibition of looms, some almost 2 thousand years old, at national museum – YouTube

Who are the famous people visited National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

The most famous visitors, and inhabitants, of the old viceregal mansion that is currently the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru were the liberators of South America José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar.

 Both, each in their respective time and stage, lived and used this space as headquarters during the independence campaign of the Inca country.

That is why the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru was formerly known as the Fifth of the Liberators.

If you wish, here you can learn a little more about the history of the place and about the most famous inhabitants of the Quinta de los Libertadores and the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru: https://autoguias.mnaahp.com/salaindependencia/es/

Which Restaurants Are the Best Near National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru?

Some of the best, most traditional and delicious restaurants and cafes in Lima are located near the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru. Here are some recommendations. Don’t forget to try the delicious piscos sours, Peruvian creole food and the sweet desserts of Lima. 

Old Queirolo Tavern

Av. San Martín 1090 Pueblo Libre, Lima 

Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday from 08:00 a. m. – 11:00 p. m.

Sundays until 4 pm.

TYPES OF FOOD

Peruvian Creole Food 

MEALS

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, open late, Beverages

Do not forget to try the pisco they offer. It is one of the most traditional places in Lima.

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Antigua Taberna Queirolo (@antiguatabernaqueirolo) – Instagram photos and videos.

The Bolivarian

Rosa Toledo 289-291, near Av. Sucre cdra. 5, Lima, Peru.

Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a. m. – 11:00 p. m.

Fri – Sat: 7:30.m. -12.am. -12.am.

Sundays 5p.m.

TYPES OF FOOD

Peruvian and International Creole Food

SPECIAL DIETS

Suitable for vegetarians

Enjoy and jump with its exquisite piscos sours. It is one of the most traditional places in Lima.

El Bolivariano (@elbolivarianoperu) – Instagram photos and videos.

El Bolivariano | Facebook

Pan Atelier

Av. Simón Bolívar 985, Pueblo Libre, Lima.

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-9:30pm | Fri-Sat 7am-10pm

Artisan cafeteria with a menu that includes a section of sourdough breads such as baguette, French, ciabatta or focaccia. In addition, they offer pastries such as chocolate bread or croissant. You can also enjoy different types of breakfast, salads and wood-fired pizzas with sourdough.

Pan Atelier (@panatelierperu) – Instagram photos and videos.

Pan Atelier | Facebook

Gran Parrillada Timbó

Simón Bolívar Av. 944, Pueblo Libre, Lima.

Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday: 12 p.m. to 11.p.m.

Sundays and Holidays: 12: 30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The best grills and grilled chickens since 1974. Exquisite, there are long lines to get in.

Gran Parrillada Timbó (@granparrilladatimbó) – Instagram photos and videos.

Gran Parrillada Timbó : Pueblo Libre : Facebook

Nation 1821

Simón Bolívar Av. 1221, Pueblo Libre, Lima.

Hours of operation: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 10 pm

Enjoy the best breakfasts and Creole dishes. In the evening you can also enjoy craft beers and delicious drinks.

Nation 1821 | Creole Restaurant (@nacion1821) – Instagram photos and videos.

1821 Nation | Facebook

How does National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru being preserve?

Currently, the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru is undergoing a project of integral improvement and construction that will last until 2024. This project, now underway, also involves museographic renovation, whose progress can be seen in the Independence Hall with the exhibition “Independence. Processes and Ideas”, open to the public at La Quinta de los Libertadores.