Museo Arqueológico Antonini

The Museo Arqueologico Antonini is a museum in Ica that displays findings from the Nazca culture, including pottery, woven cloths, and preserved organic materials. The exhibits fill seven rooms where objects are organized by type and time period.

The museum was established in 1999 to preserve objects from excavations conducted between 1982 and 2011. This research work was led by an Italian center devoted to pre-Columbian archaeology.

The collection shows how Nazca people lived and worked through objects that reveal their crafts, beliefs, and daily routines. You can see what mattered to them and how they expressed themselves through creation.

The museum includes an outdoor section with reconstructed Nazca buildings that you can walk through. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since there are both indoor galleries and paths outside.

A striking feature is the Bisambra Aqueduct in the outdoor area, which shows how the Nazca culture managed water in this dry region. This ancient engineering system remains visible today and reveals their technical skill.

Location: Ica Department

Official opening: July 7, 1999

Website: https://museoantonini.org

GPS coordinates: -14.82514,-74.93057

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52