South America
Peru
Ica

National Museum of Peruvian Culture

The National Museum of Peruvian Culture, formerly the National Archaeology Museum, is a dedicated to Peruvian culture in , .
Tap on a place
to explore it
museos.cultura.pe
+51 1 4235892
+51 1 3215626
Wikipedia
Photo: Pitxiquin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Opening hours: Tuesday—Saturday 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
  • Email: mncp@mcultura.gob.pe
  • Type: Museum
  • Description: museum in Peru
  • Also known as: “Museo Nacional de la Cultura Peruana”
  • Address: 650 Avenida Alfonso Ugarte, Lima, Lima
  • Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Plaza Dos de Mayo and Archbishop Loayza National Hospital.

Square
Photo: Gatodemichi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Dos de Mayo Square, known as the Óvalo de la Reina until 1866, is a public square located in , Peru. Located on the southwestern edge of the 's bufferzone, it serves as the junction of several important avenues, including Alfonso Ugarte, La Colmena and Colonial avenues. is situated 180 metres north of National Museum of Peruvian Culture.

Hospital
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a public hospital located in , . It is administered by the Ministry of Health. It was founded by the first archbishop of Peru, Gerónimo de Loayza in 1549 as Saint Anne's Hospital, which provided health services to the indigenous population and poor women. is situated 250 metres southwest of National Museum of Peruvian Culture.

Monument
Photo: Egpm 081087, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 170 metres north of National Museum of Peruvian Culture.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lima and Central Lima.

Photo: Thomas Quine, CC BY 2.0.
is the capital of and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city is a curious mix of the modern mega city with some 'islands of modernity', large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in downtown.

Central , comprises the districts of Lima, Breña, Jesús María, Lince, La Victoria, San Luis, El Agustino and Rímac.

Quarter
Photo: Matriz1961, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a in . It is the southernmost area of the district. It limits to the north, with the historic centre of Lima; to the east, with ; to the south, with ; and to the west, with . is situated 2½ km southeast of National Museum of Peruvian Culture.

National Museum of Peruvian Culture

Latitude
-12.04791° or 12° 2′ 53″ south
Longitude
-77.04312° or 77° 2′ 35″ west
Elevation
156 metres (512 feet)
Operator
Ministerio de Cultura
Open location code
57V4XX24+RQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1109179923
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­limited
Wiki­data ID
Q27051143
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover National Museum of Peruvian Culture from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

In Other Languages

“National Museum of Peruvian Culture” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include CETPRO Nueva América and Confederación General de Trabajadores del Perú.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Institución educativa inicial Arco Iris and Farmacia Auxiliadora.

Peru: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Lima, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Arequipa.

Curious Museums to Discover

Uncover intriguing museums from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors and available under the Open Database License". Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikipedia page “National Museum of Peruvian Culture”. Photo: Pitxiquin, CC BY-SA 4.0.