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National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru

Lima, Peru
Best timeApr
Set inLima, Peru
In season~73°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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64–79°F
CurrencyPEN
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Sweet spotPeak May–Aug. Go in Apr, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 59%
WarmestJan · 79°F
WettestFeb
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru is the largest and oldest museum in Peru, housed at the Palacio de la Magdalena, located in the main square of Pueblo Libre, a district of Lima, Peru. The museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts spanning the entire history of human occupation in what is now Peru. Highlights include the Raimondi Stele and an impressive scale model of the Incan citadel, Machu Picchu.

Best time to visit

Aim for Apr.

Pairs well with

Cathedral of Lima
3 mi away
Plaza Mayor, Lima
3 mi away
Government Palace
3 mi away
St. Peter's Church
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru?

The best time to visit National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru is April, in Lima, Peru.

Where is National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru?

National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru is in Lima, Peru.

What is National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru known for?

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru is the largest and oldest museum in Peru, housed at the Palacio de la Magdalena, located in the main square of Pueblo Libre, a district of Lima, Peru. The museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts spanning the entire history of human occupation in what is now Peru. Highlights include the Raimondi Stele and an impressive scale model of the Incan citadel, Machu Picchu.

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