Zaña Afroperuvian Museum

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Zaña Afroperuvian Museum, Cultural museum in Saña District, Peru.

The Zaña Afroperuvian Museum displays artifacts, photographs, and instruments that document the African heritage within Peruvian society through five exhibition rooms.

Established in March 2005, this museum received recognition from UNESCO in 2017 as a Slavery Memory and African Cultural Heritage Site.

The museum maintains collections of antique carts, photographs of African descendants, Latin American music instruments, and exhibits about labor during slavery times.

Located on Independencia Street in Saña District, Lambayeque region, the museum welcomes visitors interested in exploring Afro-Peruvian history and traditions.

The institution reconstructs historical musical instruments, including marimbas and drums, through international research collaborations and documentation efforts.

Location: Saña District

Inception: March 28, 2005

Official opening: March 29, 2005

Address: Calle Independencia n 645

GPS coordinates: -6.92298,-79.58480

Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:27

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