Historical Museum of Physical Sciences

The Historical Museum of Physical Sciences is a science museum in Lima that displays scientific instruments, manuscripts, and models from research work. The collection connects Peruvian achievements with international developments and offers an overview of how these fields have evolved.

The museum was founded at the National University of San Marcos and documents how physical sciences developed across different time periods. The collection reflects both the global history of physics and its importance to Peruvian science.

The museum shapes how the local community understands science by displaying objects and tools that reveal how physics and mathematics connect to everyday life. Visitors experience how scientific thinking is rooted in the university and influences education throughout the city.

Visits are possible on weekdays, and guests should know that the building has limited accessibility features. It helps to check the opening hours in advance and allow plenty of time to explore the exhibits.

The museum preserves specialized instruments that show how scientific principles worked in practice and what role they played in Peru's research development. Many of these devices are rarely seen elsewhere and give visitors a glimpse into forgotten methods of scientific work.

Location: Lima

Inception: 1986

Official opening: 1986

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Av. República Bolivariana de Venezuela 34, Lima 15081, Peru

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-13:00

Phone: +5116197000Anexo3809

Email: mhcf@unmsm.edu.pe

GPS coordinates: -12.05979,-77.08173

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:32