Archaeological Museum of Ancash

The Archaeological Museum of Ancash in Huaraz displays objects found across the region over many centuries of ancient occupation. The collections show ceramics, textiles, worked stone, and metalwork that represent different societies and time periods.

The museum was founded in 1935 to gather and display discoveries from archaeological work in the region. It preserves objects from cultures like Chavin and Recuay that thrived in these mountains over many centuries.

The exhibits reveal how ancient peoples in this region made and used everyday objects and sacred items. Decorated pottery and ritual objects show what mattered to them and how they organized their communities.

The museum sits in central Huaraz and opens most days of the week except some holidays. Plan to spend a few hours walking through the floors to see the different collections without rushing.

The museum holds one of the largest collections of worked stone sculptures in the Americas, featuring figures of warriors and musicians. These carvings from the Recuay culture are rarely gathered in one place like this for visitors to study.

Location: Huaraz district

Location: Ancash Department

Inception: October 22, 1935

Official opening: October 22, 1935

Address: Av. Luzuriaga N° 762

Phone: +5143421551

Email: dbenites@cultura.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -9.53035,-77.52956

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02