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- Destinations
- South America
- Peru
- Lima
- Museo de la Nación (National Museum)
Museo de la Nación (National Museum)
The superb anthropological and archaeological National Museum
contains excellent exhibits tracing the history of Peru's ancient
civilisations and provides an outstanding overview of the
archaeological richness of the country. It is the city's largest
and the country's most important museum and the chronological
layout guides visitors easily through the complicated ancient
history, highlighting the many conquering cultures and their
achievements, from the art and history of the original inhabitants
to the Inca Empire.
Information & Facts
Address
Avenida Javier Prado Este 2465, San Borja
Admission
PEN 6 (adult), PEN 1 (child). Concessions
available.
Language
Spanish and Quechua are the official languages, but many
other dialects are spoken. English is spoken only in major tourist
centres and hotels.
Money
The official currency is Nuevo Sol (PEN) divided into 100
céntimos. Visa is the most widely accepted credit card, but all
major international credit cards, including Diners Club and
MasterCard, are accepted in many, but not all, establishments.
Outside Lima facilities may be more limited. Travellers cheques may
also be difficult to exchange in small towns and villages, and
travellers are advised to have cash on hand. US Dollars are the
easiest currency to exchange and plenty of restaurants, hotels and
shops in the main cities accept dollars for payment.
Casas de cambio(exchange bureaux) often give better rates
than hotels and banks and can be found in any town on the tourist
circuit. ATMs are available in the main cities.
Opening Times
Tuesday to Sunday 9am-6pm.
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