Museo Oro del Peru
Museo Oro del Peru
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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This private collection, assembled by Miguel Mujica Gallo, contains a wide assortment of pre-Columbian gold handicraft, weapons, ceremonial objects, jewelry and gold from both the Incas and pre-Inca civilizations.
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Rick H
Chicago, IL44 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
My girlfriend and I went to the Gold Museum or the Museos Oro De Peru today. If you like the Spanish conquistador era of history or guns and knives weaponry, this is a must see.
There were rooms full of gold and silver from that era as well as ceramics that were made before Christ. Mummies and the interesting place the put them. Room after room of weaponry. Guns from 1800’s and earlier, blunderbuses, WWI, WWII, uniforms, guns, knives.
Inca clothing with gold sewn in. tumis- Inca knives, stone points, clubs, conquistador armor, saddles, a massive collection of spurs and stirrups made of silver. Masks, jewelry. A shell they had to dive deep to get called a Spondylus
was highly prized and was worth more than gold because it was so difficult to get.
There was also a Samuri warrior collection.
There were rooms full of gold and silver from that era as well as ceramics that were made before Christ. Mummies and the interesting place the put them. Room after room of weaponry. Guns from 1800’s and earlier, blunderbuses, WWI, WWII, uniforms, guns, knives.
Inca clothing with gold sewn in. tumis- Inca knives, stone points, clubs, conquistador armor, saddles, a massive collection of spurs and stirrups made of silver. Masks, jewelry. A shell they had to dive deep to get called a Spondylus
was highly prized and was worth more than gold because it was so difficult to get.
There was also a Samuri warrior collection.
Written February 19, 2020
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Written February 1, 2021
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,567 contributions
Oct 2019
Before going, remember "Museo Oro del Peru"and its twin museum, "Museo Armas del Mundo", are located in Monterrico, in Lima's District of Santiago de Surco. Due to the city's permanent traffic congestion, they become quite far from Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and other more central districts. At "Museo Oro del Peru", a collection of over 8,000 pieces of pre-hispanic gold, silver, copper, wood, ceramics, textiles and other objects representative of the many different local ancient cultures. At "Museo Armas de Mundo", an exhibition of more than 20,000 weapons from all over the world, including arms, daggers, swords, guns, rifles, shields, helmets, uniforms and so on. A very complete collection, indeed. If possible, a guided visit would be strongly recommended. Enjoy!
Written June 13, 2020
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Thanks for your comments! We are improving little by little
Written February 1, 2021
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mikesierra
Bourne, UK1,985 contributions
Mar 2020
Museo Oro del Peru has a large private collection of Inca gold and magnificent ceremonial objects together with militaria from South America and around the world. There are many showcases to ponder with descriptions in both Spanish and English. If you just want to see the Inca gold and artefacts, an hour should be sufficient, but to see the whole collection, set aside about 3 hours. There are also a number of small souvenir and jewellery shops located in the grounds.
Written April 16, 2020
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Written February 1, 2021
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Тамара П
9 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
The museum liked it, but you should bring a guide, because the inscriptions under the exhibits are not enough.
The museum consists of a ground floor with weapons and a second floor with objects found during the excavation. The museum's creator initially collected weapons, but then almost accidentally bought a god figure, and that began the collection, which he subsequently handed over to the state.
I think everyone will find something interesting here. I'm not interested in weapons, but I'm impressed with a huge range, from uniforms to large cannons.
It is generally believed that Inca gold is predominantly represented, in fact the vast majority of objects belong to earlier civilizations living in Peruvian territory. And most of the pieces are found in the graves. There are also some mummies.
The museum is located on a beautiful green area, the cost of admission is now 40 soles.
The museum consists of a ground floor with weapons and a second floor with objects found during the excavation. The museum's creator initially collected weapons, but then almost accidentally bought a god figure, and that began the collection, which he subsequently handed over to the state.
I think everyone will find something interesting here. I'm not interested in weapons, but I'm impressed with a huge range, from uniforms to large cannons.
It is generally believed that Inca gold is predominantly represented, in fact the vast majority of objects belong to earlier civilizations living in Peruvian territory. And most of the pieces are found in the graves. There are also some mummies.
The museum is located on a beautiful green area, the cost of admission is now 40 soles.
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Written November 12, 2024
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Barbara W
Utah398 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
This museum is rather isolated from other popular tourist sites, but it is definitely worth the ride.
My rave is for the superb collection found and displayed on the lower level. The items displayed there are among the finest examples from pre-conquest Andean cultures and include beautiful ceramics, elegant jewelry, a few intricate textiles, a few very interesting feathered headdresses (sometimes displayed on mummified heads), and lots of magnificent gold and silver objects. One unique object was a wooden litter with intricate carvings on the back.
Non-flash photography is allowed, and there is good English signage.
In contrast to the carefully chosen and displayed items on the lower level are rooms crammed full of hundreds of items in cases on the entry level. These include a vast array of weapons - knives, guns, etc., and a respectable assortment of armor, including, surprisingly, some Japanese samurai armor.
My rave is for the superb collection found and displayed on the lower level. The items displayed there are among the finest examples from pre-conquest Andean cultures and include beautiful ceramics, elegant jewelry, a few intricate textiles, a few very interesting feathered headdresses (sometimes displayed on mummified heads), and lots of magnificent gold and silver objects. One unique object was a wooden litter with intricate carvings on the back.
Non-flash photography is allowed, and there is good English signage.
In contrast to the carefully chosen and displayed items on the lower level are rooms crammed full of hundreds of items in cases on the entry level. These include a vast array of weapons - knives, guns, etc., and a respectable assortment of armor, including, surprisingly, some Japanese samurai armor.
Written June 6, 2024
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Ysabel Chávez C.
Cieneguilla, Peru25 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
In the Gold Museum, the cultural pieces of Peru are very beautiful and with great work in their manufacture. Chimú, Sipán and Mochica goldsmithing is shown in all its splendor in this museum. It brings together goldsmithing, ceramics, textiles and other arts from various pre-Inca cultures, mostly. They also have beautifully displayed Inca pieces. The museum is very beautiful and magical! Here you can feel the art and talent of the ancient Peruvians who lived throughout Peru and in various periods of history.
Written April 5, 2024
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Peter V
Phom phem46 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
If you go in holyday business ect go to. Visit museum the oro. Private collection of a peruano diplomat i been informed increble that one person can collect this in a live time unbelievable really. You name it it's there and we dit not even visit the top floor. We wash really inpresed
Written February 22, 2023
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Solose01
Ontario, CA2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
I thought I was going to see only pre-Inca and Inca artifacts and gold but I was pleasantly surprised there were items from all over the world gifted to the Peruvian people. It is a must see if you love world history as well as Peruvian culture and history. Superb! Highly recommended!
Written September 18, 2023
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Archie
Glenmoore, PA7,760 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
This is not like the other museums where you enter. This museum indicated that it was closed. Our hotel Fairfield inn actually had to make a call to the museum. We took a taxi there and waited outside locked gates. Then a man came to let us in through a small door. We waited until a lady came to take exact cash from us. 33 soles each. We entered the museum where he put all the lights on, we were the only ones there. It was amazing to see the gold collection behind the vault. The jewelry, masks and pins were breathtaking. We saw mummies and skulls. There were daggers, armour, uniforms and knives. It was a really great collection. There are bathrooms onsite as well as vendors.
Written July 2, 2022
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Walkrunflytravel
New York City, NY159 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
This is the best museum I have been too. It’s no frills just cases of amazing artifacts. I went for the gold but really the weapons rooms upstairs were the highlights. It’s a bit out of the way which is why I think it’s not rated higher but cabs are very cheap in Lima and it’s in a really nice area. Good restaurant cafe up the street for Italian food right after. Lovely afternoon
Written March 8, 2020
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Written February 1, 2021
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How can i get to the gold museum by bus from Mexico or Canada Metropolitano Stations?
Written May 18, 2018
buen dia debe llebar un oficio con membrete del colegio y relacion de alumnos y profesores auxiliares solicitando el descuento.
yo hace muchos años lo hice y si son tan amables.
Debe de darse una vueltita para q coordine antes.
adios.
Written September 18, 2017
If you book through agency you can.
Written July 3, 2017
rggr3
Lima, Peru
Costo de ingreso adultos?
Incluye guia?
Si no incluye guia cual es ña frecuencia y costo?
Written January 9, 2017
33 soles adultos
Guía 60 soles por grupo o individual, a parte de la entrada.
Written June 12, 2017
We are planning to visit the Museo Oro del Peru and wondered... do we need a private guide? What is the level of detail on the signage (and is it available in English). Are headsets available? About how many hours should be allotted to see the Museum?
Muchas Gracias!
Written March 8, 2016
You dont need a private guide, you may do it on your own. Museum is well organized and signage is available in english. I just dont remember if headsets are in english as well - I dont like them. so I dont use it. The time you will have to spend depends a lot on you, as you can surely stay all day long here wandering the enourmous collection, remember that this is 2 in 1 museum, if you like weapons you can easily stay many hours just in the weapons department. So, if you like detail, save the day. If youre more an "overviewer" or doesnt have interest in weapons, a couple of hours is enough.
Written March 10, 2016
Kenny W
Mechelen, Belgium
I'm going to do a slideshow of the inca history for my local photography club, after my visit to Peru. I would love to include some pictures from the museum. Are visitors allowed to take pictures?
Written August 14, 2015
No photographs allowed, and they are quite strict about this, there is a gift shop inside the museum and they have books and cards about the various artefact, so might get a few cards you coul copy for the slideshow.
Written August 15, 2015
how much does it cost and what are the hours
Written January 26, 2015
I recommed you to search for their site. It is great and it is in english
Written March 1, 2015
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