Casa Museo Villa Mercedes, House museum in Ate, Peru
Casa Museo Villa Mercedes is a residential building in Ate that functions as a museum open to visitors. The structure preserves furnishings, personal belongings, and collections that document how people lived in Lima across different decades.
The building was converted to a museum in 1985 with the goal of preserving the heritage of Lima's eastern district. This transformation marked the start of efforts to document residential life from earlier periods for future generations.
The home displays how people lived in Lima at different times, with furnishings, photographs, and everyday objects arranged as if residents still occupied the rooms. This setup helps visitors understand the daily routines and customs of past generations.
The museum is located in Lima's eastern zone and offers guided tours in several languages. Visitors can come from Tuesday through Sunday, with Mondays typically closed for weekly rest.
The museum's garden contains native Peruvian plants and serves as an outdoor exhibition space. Educational workshops designed for local school groups are held there throughout the year.
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