Metropolitan Museum of Lima, Governmental museum and municipal building in Lima Historic Center, Peru.
The Metropolitan Municipality of Lima operates from a neoclassical structure that houses both administrative offices and museum exhibitions about local history.
The building, constructed in 1924 by French architect Claude Sahut, initially served as the Ministry of Development and Public Works before becoming municipal headquarters.
The museum section presents exhibitions spanning pre-Hispanic, viceregal, and republican periods through 27 projection rooms and multimedia installations.
Located at Jirón de la Unión 300, the institution welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with facilities adapted for wheelchair access.
The facility combines government administration with cultural preservation, featuring a municipal library, historical archive, and Taulichusco auditorium under one roof.
Location: Lima
Inception: 2010
Official opening: 2010
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Website: https://munlima.gob.pe/museo-metropolitano-de-lima
GPS coordinates: -12.06358,-77.03692
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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