Metropolitan Museum of Lima, Governmental museum and municipal building in Lima Historic Center, Peru.
The Metropolitan Museum of Lima is a neoclassical building in the historic center that houses both government offices and exhibition spaces. The structure contains rooms dedicated to displaying historical and cultural collections related to the city and region.
The building was designed in 1924 by French architect Claude Sahut and originally served as the Ministry of Development and Public Works. It later became the administrative headquarters for Lima's municipal government.
The museum displays Peruvian art and objects that show how the city changed through colonial times and beyond. These collections help visitors understand the different periods that shaped Lima.
The museum is located at Jirón de la Unión 300 in the downtown area and offers wheelchair access throughout the building. The layout is straightforward and easy to navigate on your own.
The building houses a municipal library, historical archive, and the Taulichusco auditorium alongside the exhibition spaces. This arrangement brings together different cultural and administrative functions under a single roof.
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