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Museo Larco
12,416 reviews
#1 of 82 Museums in Lima
"My favorite
museum
in Lima , really enjoy going there it’s so interesting , place is really nice so special gardens are beautiful , Peruvian history is so amazing , and the special thing about this
museum
restaura..."
"Luis, our young, exuberant, and knowledgable guide led us through the beautifully displayed
exhibits
sharing his enthusiasm for his country's history and acquainting us with the legend and lore that is still evide..."
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The Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum
291 reviews
#3 of 82 Museums in Lima
"The amazing thing is there is also an gallery space and a courtyard where post-modern contemporary art highlighting Artists from the Lima region and they are
exhibited
throughout the year."
"We arranged with the
museum
a demonstration lunch of Peruvian food unique ingredients...... best location in Miraflores, we had a deep experience of Peru in a couple of hours, love the experience"
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Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
6,336 reviews
#4 of 82 Museums in Lima
"Visited the monastery and convent as part of city tour, so our tour guide was able to provide great insight into the
catacombs
and the history of this church to include the secret city of tunnels leading to the co..."
"There are a lot of beautiful paintings, wood sculptures, an old
library
which is amazing, catacombs (you can see the original bones buried there), all of this while you are surrounded with an impressive architecture."
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Museum of the Inquisition
257 reviews
#15 of 82 Museums in Lima
"If you're visiting Lima and love history and
museums
, this has to be in your places to visit."
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Casa O'higgins
27 reviews
#23 of 82 Museums in Lima
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Museo de la Nacion
150 reviews
#26 of 82 Museums in Lima
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Museo Del Congreso y la Inquisicion
30 reviews
#36 of 82 Museums in Lima
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Museum of Peruvian Culture (Museo de la Cultura Peruana)
19 reviews
#38 of 82 Museums in Lima
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Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú
4 reviews
#46 of 82 Museums in Lima
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Casa Grau
3 reviews
#50 of 82 Museums in Lima
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Museo Nacional Afroperuano
2 reviews
#52 of 82 Museums in Lima
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Casa Museo Raul Porres Barrenechea
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#59 of 82 Museums in Lima
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Museo de Bomberos Salvadora Lima
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What are the best places for history museums in Lima?
These places are best for history museums in Lima:
Museo Larco
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
The Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum
Museo de la Nacion
Casa O'higgins
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Which places provide the best history museums in Lima for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking history museums in Lima:
Museo Larco
The Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
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Which places provide the best history museums in Lima for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Lima:
Museo Larco
The Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
Museum of the Inquisition
Casa O'higgins
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