Casa Concha Museum
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Casa Concha Museum: Insights into Inca Life
Casa Concha Museum showcases the most comprehensive collection of Inca artifacts from Machu Picchu, with 366 impressive items displayed.
The museum was established following the return of artifacts by Yale University in 2011. The colonial building dates back to the 18th century, and the museum provides crucial insights into daily life at Machu Picchu and the surrounding challenges faced by the Incas.
Unforgettable Highlights
🏺 Unique Artifacts: Over 360 items including ceramics and metallurgy from Machu Picchu.
📽️ Informative Exhibitions: Documentaries detailing Hiram Bingham's expeditions and findings.
🗺️ Archaeological Significance: Additional artifacts uncovered during restorations augment the collection.
Accessible to tourists, families, and historians, the museum offers free entry, making it an enriching stop before or after visiting Machu Picchu.
Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Casa Concha Museum
Returned Collections
Artifacts returned from Yale University after nearly a century of storage.
Historical Significance
The museum resides in an 18th-century colonial building formerly owned by an aristocrat.
Extended Collection
Includes over 30,000 fragments of pottery and other items currently in storage for research.
Location
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Address
View mapSanta Catalina Ancha 320
Opening Hours
Friday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Contact Information
Price
Free. Some special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (9:00 AM–11:00 AM) are optimal for avoiding crowds.