Museo Central

Museo Central is a museum in , which is located on Jirón Lampa. Museo Central is situated nearby to the government office , as well as near the museum .
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  • Opening hours:
    Monday—Friday: 10:00 AM—4:30 PM
    Saturday—Sunday: 10:00 AM—1:00 PM
  • Email: museo@bcrp.gob.pe
  • Type: Museum
  • Also known as: “MUCEN”
  • Address: 474 Jirón Lampa, Lima, 15001
  • Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima and Palacio de Torre Tagle.

Photo: Wasiwatana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Cathedral Basilica of Lima, commonly known as the , is a Roman Catholic cathedral in , Peru. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima. is situated 160 metres north of Museo Central.

Museum
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The is a residential mansion built during the colonial era of Peru that currently houses offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru.

Square
Photo: Allan Grey, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The , also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the main public square of the of the city of , . It dates back to the foundation of the city by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. is situated 250 metres north of Museo Central.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Lima and Lima.

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

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.

Quarter
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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 south of Museo Central.

Museo Central

Latitude
-12.0481° or 12° 2′ 53″ south
Longitude
-77.03014° or 77° 1′ 49″ west
Levels
4
Height
30 metres (98 feet)
Operator
Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
Open location code
57V4XX29+QW
Open­Street­Map ID
way 406645554
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­limited
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