Lima Art Museum
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Lima Art Museum: A Cultural Hub
Lima Art Museum, known as MALI, presents an extensive collection showcasing more than 18,000 works spanning over 3,000 years of Peruvian art history.
Founded to highlight Peruvian art, the museum features four main galleries: pre-Columbian, Colonial, Republican, and Modern art. Housed in a renovated beaux-arts building from 2015, MALI emphasizes both architecture and cultural significance.
Must-See Treasures
🎨 Key highlight #1: Permanent Collection with textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and paintings
📅 Key highlight #2: Currency Sundays - only S1 entry
🖼️ Key highlight #3: Special exhibitions featuring national and international artists
MALI offers paid guided tours and is suitable for tourists, families, and art historians, making it an accessible cultural experience.
Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Lima Art Museum
Foundation Year
MALI was founded to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of Peru.
Beaux-Arts Building
The museum is located in a renovated beaux-arts building, restored in 2015.
Diverse Collection
The museum includes pre-Columbian, Colonial, Republican, and Modern works of art.
Location
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Address
View map125 Paseo Colon
Opening Hours
Friday:
10:00 AM–5:50 PM
Monday:
10:00 AM–5:50 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM–5:50 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM–5:50 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM–5:50 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM–5:50 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM–5:50 PM
Contact Information
Price
S1 on Sundays; standard entry fees apply on other days.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: Approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) are best for fewer crowds.