Museo del Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
Museo del Banco Central de Reserva del Perú, National museum in Historic Center, Peru.
Description
The Museo del Banco Central de Reserva del Perú is a museum in Lima's Historic Center that displays artifacts from pre-Columbian times, colonial artworks, and contemporary Peruvian pieces. The exhibits are arranged across multiple halls, offering a wide view of different periods in Peruvian culture.
History
The museum was founded in 1982 and is housed in a 1922 building that originally served as the headquarters of Peru's Central Reserve Bank. This conversion of the historic banking building into a cultural space shows how the structure was preserved for a new purpose.
Culture
The museum displays works from ancient cultures such as Chavín, Moche, and Inca alongside paintings by Peruvian artists from the independence period onward. The collection shows how diverse Peru's artistic traditions have been across the centuries.
Practical
The museum is located at the intersection of Lampa and Ucayali streets in downtown Lima and is easy to reach on foot. Opening hours vary depending on the day of the week, so it is best to check the exact times before visiting.
Did you know?
The main hall has a striking design with a column-free ceiling supported by steel trusses, a technical solution from the building's banking era. Marble floors and bronze railings from that period remain visible today and give the space its distinctive character.
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