Museo Regional de Ica

The Regional Museum of Ica displays over 26,000 artifacts, including Nazca ceramics, Paracas textiles, and archaeological remains from various pre-Hispanic cultures.

Founded in 1946 with support from Fernando León de Vivero and Alejandro Pezzia, the museum became Peru's first institution dedicated to paleontological studies.

The museum exhibits Inca utensils, ancient musical instruments, quipus, and anthropological studies featuring trepanations and skull deformation practices from indigenous cultures.

Located in San Isidro neighborhood, approximately 2.5 kilometers from Plaza de Armas, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 to 19:00.

In 2011, the Swedish government returned significant Paracas culture mantles to the museum, enriching its collection of pre-Hispanic textiles.

Location: Ica

Opening Hours: Martes-Viernes 08:00-19:00; Sábado-Domingo 08:30-18:30

Phone: +5156234383

Email: museoregionaldeica@cultura.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -14.07243,-75.73392

Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:09