Museum of the Brain
The "Óscar Trelles Montes" National Institute of Neurological Sciences, also known by its former names Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo Hospital and Hospital for Incurables, is a public specialised hospital centre administered by the Ministry of Health of Peru.- Opening hours: Monday—Saturday 8:00 AM—2:00 PM
- Email: patologiaiecn@icn.minsa.gob.pe
- Type: Museum
- Description: museum in Peru
- Also known as: “Museo de Neuropatología”
- Address: 1271 Áncash, Barrios Altos
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Quinta Heeren and Plaza de toros de Acho.
Quinta Heeren
Photo: AlejandroFC, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Quinta Heeren is a traditional residential estate in Barrios Altos, a neighbourhood of Lima, Peru. Located within the city's historic centre, it occupies a total area of about 36.000 m2. Quinta Heeren is situated 470 metres southwest of Museum of the Brain.
Plaza de toros de Acho
Stadium
The Plaza de Toros de Acho is the premier bullring in Lima, Peru. Located beside the historical center of the Rímac District, the plaza is classified as a national historic monument. Plaza de toros de Acho is situated 1 km northwest of Museum of the Brain.
Church of the Holy Christ of Wonders
Church
Photo: Miguel Angel Chong, CC BY 3.0.
The Church of the Holy Christ of Wonders is a Catholic church located at the junction of Jirón Áncash and Sebastián Lorente Avenue. Located in the neighbourhood of Barrios Altos. Church of the Holy Christ of Wonders is situated 420 metres east of Museum of the Brain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Lima and Santa Beatriz.
Central Lima
Photo: S23678, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Central Lima, Peru comprises the districts of Lima, Breña, Jesús María, Lince, La Victoria, San Luis, El Agustino and Rímac.
Santa Beatriz
Quarter
Photo: Matriz1961, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Santa Beatriz is a neighbourhood in Lima District. It is the southernmost area of the district. It limits to the north, with the historic centre of Lima; to the east, with La Victoria; to the south, with Lince; and to the west, with Jesús María. Santa Beatriz is situated 3½ km southwest of Museum of the Brain.
Lima
Photo: Thomas Quine, CC BY 2.0.
Lima is the capital of Peru 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.
Museum of the Brain
- Categories: building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Lima, Lima region, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-12.04611° or 12° 2′ 46″ southLongitude
-77.01591° or 77° 0′ 57″ westLevels
2Height
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
57V4XX3M+HJOpenStreetMap ID
way 437501488OpenStreetMap feature
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tourism=museumWikidata ID
Q17623108
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In Other Languages
“Museum of the Brain” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Museo del Cerebro”
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