Museo Maria Reiche

The Museo Maria Reiche is a research museum in El Ingenio dedicated to documenting the ancient Nazca Lines. The collection displays maps, photographs, and archaeological materials gathered across decades of scientific investigation and field study.

Research into the Nazca Lines began in the 1940s and transformed understanding of these enigmatic geoglyphs. Over fifty years of systematic measurement and documentation shifted how the scientific community viewed these ancient creations.

The museum reveals how the Nazca Lines became central to understanding ancient societies and their relationship with the landscape. Visitors see how these geoglyphs shaped both local heritage and scientific inquiry across generations.

The museum sits about 28 kilometers south of Nazca along the Pan-American Highway and is easily reached by car. Its location makes it convenient to combine a visit with exploration of the nearby Nazca Lines.

The museum garden contains a quiet burial site honoring the researcher who dedicated nearly her entire life to studying the Nazca geoglyphs. Her presence here adds a personal dimension that extends beyond the exhibition itself.

Location: Nasca Province

Inception: 1994

Official opening: 1994

GPS coordinates: -14.68193,-75.13712

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00