Best 10 Museums in Lima You Should Visit in 2025
Are you wondering which museums to visit in Lima? from the Larco Museum to the stunning MALI and the historical Catacombs of San Francisco. This curated list will help you discover the best museums in Lima — Get details on prices, locations, and hours to plan your perfect visit.
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1. Larco Museum
- Location: Pueblo Libre, Lima
- Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Entry Fee: S/50 soles (About 14 USD)
- Why to visit:
One of Lima’s most visited museums. Located in an 18th-century vice-royal mansion, it holds a vast collection of pre-Columbian art, including erotic ceramics. - Visit: museolarco.org
2. Lima Art Museum (MALI)
- Location: Parque de la Exposición, Lima Centre
- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: S/40 (About 12 USD) - Why you should visit it:
Located in the iconic Exhibition Palace, Home to over 1,200 years of Peruvian art, from pre-Hispanic to contemporary works. Perfect to grasp the country’s artistic evolution in one space. - Visit: mali.pe
3. Pedro de Osma Museum
- Location: Av. Pedro de Osma 421, Barranco
- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Entry Fee: S/35 (About 10 USD)
- Why to visit:
This beautiful Republican-style mansion houses an outstanding collection of colonial art, mainly religious paintings, silverware, and sculpture from the Viceroyalty of Peru. - Visit: museopedrodeosma.org
4. Amano Museum
- Location: Calle Retiro 160, Miraflores
- Hours: Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Entry Fee: S/35 (About 10 USD)
- Why to visit:
A hidden gem focused on pre-Columbian textiles, especially from the Chancay and Nazca cultures. The detailed preservation and beautiful display make it a must for art and archaeology lovers. - Visit: museoamano.org
5. San Francisco Catacombs Museum
- Location: Historic Center of Lima
- Hours: Daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Entry Fee: S/20 (about $6 USD)
- Why to visit:
A fascinating church-museum with colonial architecture with crypts containing the remains of thousands of colonial-era Lima residents and offer one of the most intriguing underground experiences in the city. - Visit: museoconventosanfranciscoycatacumbas.com.pe
6. Gold Museum of Peru (Museo Oro del Perú)
- Location: Av. Alonso de Molina 1100, Surco
- Hours: Daily from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Entry Fee: S/35 (About 10 USD)
- Why to visit:
An Impressive private collection of gold artifacts and pre-Inca weapons and armor. - Visit: https://museoroperu.com.pe/
7. Peru's Central Bank Museum (MUCEN)
- Location: Jirón Ucayali 271, Historic Centre
- Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Entrance: Free
- Why to visit:
MUCEN displays a variety of pre-Columbian artifacts, colonial art, and a numismatic collection. It’s perfect for visitors interested in the intersection of art and economic history. - Visit: https://mucen.bcrp.gob.pe/mucen/
8. Huaca Pucllana Site Museum
- Location: Calle General Borgoño cuadra 8, Miraflores
- Hours:
- Day tours: Wednesday to Monday, 9AM – 5PM
- Night tours: Wednesday to Sunday, 6:45PM – 9PM
- Entrance: S/ 15.00 (day), S/ 17.00 (night)
- Why to visit:
Ancient adobe pyramid with onsite museum showcasing the variety of PreInca Cultures with artifacts found on the site. - Visit: https://visitamiraflores.com/lugares/museo-de-sitio-pucllana/
9. LUM – Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion
- Location: Bajada San Martín 151, Miraflores
- Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Entrance: Free
- Why to visit:
Modern museum focused on Peru’s internal armed conflict (1980–2000). Its exhibitions promote human rights, remembrance, and national reconciliation. - Visit: https://lum.cultura.pe/
10. Museum of Natural History
- Location: Av. Arenales 1256, Jesús María
- Hours: Tuesday–Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Entry Fee: S/15 (approx. $5 USD)
- Why to visit:
Great for families. Highlights include dinosaur fossils, whale skeletons, and an impressive collection of native flora and fauna. - Visit: museohn.unmsm.edu.pe
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