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MUSEO DE LA NACION
US$ 41
In the afternoon we will visit the Museo de la Nacion (National Museum), institution created in 1988 as an integrating entity for the diverse Peruvian forms of cultural expression. Today it is one of the two largest museums in Peru and an important cultural center. It has thousands of archaeological artifacts in its collections, representative of the different cultures of Peruvian Pre-Hispanic history. In addition it holds art collections: Colonial, Republican, Popular and Modern: Contemporary and Ethnographic. Currently it also hosts large scale temporary exhibits. At the established time we will have dinner at the Huaca Pucllana restaurant. Lodging.
ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY MUSEUM
US$ 41
This small but well laid out museum offers one of the best overviews of ancient Peruvian archaeology. The museum houses the Raymondi Stone Slab, the Tello Obelisque, outstanding examples of Paracas and Nazca pottery, together with other major collections, which can be appreciated in chronological display. * Daily except Mondays.
GOLD MUSEUM
US$ 44
One the world's largest private collections, Lima's Gold Museum displays a dazzling array of pre-Columbian gold, silver and copper works of art. Created by Peru's innovative metal-smiths, they range from civilizations of Paracas, Chavin, Nazca, Moche, Wari, Lambayeque and Chimu to Inca. The museum also houses a collection of antique fire arms from around the world. * Daily. |