Museo Municipal Vicús

The museum houses a collection of 2,700 pre-Inca artifacts, including ceramics, metalwork, stone objects, shells, wood items, textiles, and bone materials.

The Museo Municipal Vicús opened its doors on May 18, 2001, under the administration of the Provincial Municipality of Piura and Ministry of Culture.

The Gold Room displays the Frías collection of 61 gold objects, including the notable Venus de Frías and the Idolillo de Frías statues.

The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The Tomb 11 Room exhibits metal objects from initial archaeological studies conducted at the Vicús necropolis in Chulucanas, revealing early metallurgical techniques.

Location: Piura department

Inception: May 18, 2001

Official opening: May 18, 2001

Phone: +5173322307

Email: piura@cultura.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -5.19248,-80.62981

Latest update: April 26, 2025 12:18