Museum of Natural History, Lima, Natural history museum in Lince, Peru
The Museum of Natural History houses collections of minerals, fossils, and biological specimens across zoology, geoscience, and botany research departments.
The National University of San Marcos established this museum as one of Peru's first institutions dedicated to natural science research and specimen preservation.
Researchers at the museum regularly document and study native Peruvian species, contributing to the understanding of regional biodiversity through scientific publications.
Located at Avenida Arenales 1256, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The museum maintains an extensive herbarium for plant species identification and conducts ongoing investigations of Peru's indigenous bats and amphibians.
Location: Lima
Location: San Marcos
Location: Jesús María
Inception: February 28, 1918
Official opening: February 28, 1918
Height: 8 m
Operator: UNMSM
Address: Museu Javier Prado, Av. Arenales 1256, Jesús María, Lima, Peru 15494 15494
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Sábado 09:00-17:00; Domingo 10:00-14:00
Phone: +5114710117
Email: museohn@unmsm.edu.pe
Website: https://museohn.unmsm.edu.pe
GPS coordinates: -12.07759,-77.03707
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:32
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