Lima Sights

Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arqueología e Historía del Perú

#3 of 306 things to do in Lima

#4 of 506 museum sights in South America

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Good for: ceramics, pre-colombian

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Lonely Planet review for Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arqueología e Historía del Perú

The Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arqueología e Historía del Perú traces the history of Peru from the Preceramic Period to the early republic. Displays include the famous Raimondi Stela, a 2.1m rock carving from the Chavín culture, one of the first Andean cultures to have a widespread, recognizable artistic style. The building was once the home of revolutionary heroes San Martín (from 1821 to 1822) and Bolívar (from 1823 to 1826) and the museum contains late-colonial and early republic paintings, including an 18th-century rendering of the Last Supper in which Christ and his disciples feast on cuy (guinea pig).

 

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    Great museum.

    slipcat recommends this,

    Great museum for anyone interested in pre-Colombian Peruvian ceramics. Great variety of styles and cultures. Take your time and see everything. We didn't use a tour guide, but the worker in the gift shop seemed very knowledgeable and helpful.

    Good for: ceramics, pre-colombian

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