Museo Nacional Afroperuano, Lima

Name: Museo Nacional Afroperuano
Address: Jirón Ancash, Lima, 15001, Peru
Telephone: +51 1 4260689

#53 among attractions in Lima

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The National Afro-Peruvian Museum is a museum dedicated to the acquisition, preservation and exhibition of objects related to the history of African descendants in Peru. Its headquarters is located in the House of Thirteen Coins located on Ancash Street in the historic center of Lima. It was inaugurated on 4 June 2009. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°2'48"S, 77°1'33"W

Address

Jirón AncashLima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima 15001 Peru

Contact

+51 1 4260689

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Day trips

Museo Nacional Afroperuano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Government Palace, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Municipal, Plaza de toros de Acho.

~1010 ftNW
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~1970 ftW
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~1830 ftNE
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~1390 ftW
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~690 ftNW
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~1440 ftSW
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~1370 ftW
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~300 ftS
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~1560 ftW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Nacional Afroperuano open?

Museo Nacional Afroperuano is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Nacional Afroperuano?

Nearby attractions include Plaza Bolivar, Lima (2 min walk), Legislative Palace, Lima (3 min walk), Museo de la Inquisición, Lima (3 min walk), Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso, Lima (3 min walk).

How to get to Museo Nacional Afroperuano by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Nacional Afroperuano:

Bus

Ancash • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (1 min walk)
Junín • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (3 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (7 min walk)

Metro

Estación Presbítero Maestro • Lines: L1 (26 min walk)