Museo Regional de Ica

Museo Regional de Ica is an archaeological museum that displays thousands of objects from different pre-Hispanic cultures of the region. The collection includes ceramics, textiles, and human remains that span various time periods and societies.

The museum was established in the mid-20th century as one of Peru's early institutions dedicated to studying pre-Hispanic history. Its growth was shaped by local archaeologists who built up the collections over decades.

The collection includes everyday tools, musical instruments, and knotted records that reveal how people in this region lived and worked. These objects show the skills and traditions that mattered in daily life and ritual practice.

The museum is located in the San Isidro neighborhood and is accessible by public transportation. The galleries are arranged in a way that allows visitors to explore the displays at their own pace.

Some of the most important textile collections came to the museum through international returns, showing the global attention these artworks have received. These pieces are now viewed as treasures of the region's past.

Location: Ica

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 08:00-19:00; Saturday-Sunday 08:30-18:30

Phone: +5156234383

Email: museoregionaldeica@cultura.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -14.07271,-75.73390

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00