Chavin National Museum, Museum in Peru
The Chavin National Museum houses artifacts from the pre-Columbian Chavin culture.
The museum is situated near the Chavin de Huantar archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It showcases the stone sculptures and iconography of the ancient Chavin civilization.
The museum provides insight into the ceremonial and public spaces of the Chavin people's temple.
The Lanzon Gallery within the museum displays the famous Lanzon monolith, central to Chavin spirituality.
Location: Chavín de Huantar
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +5143454011
Email: museonacionalchavin@cultura.gob.pe
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The Chavin National Museum houses artifacts from the pre-Columbian Chavin culture.
Chavín de Huántar is an archaeological site containing ruins and artifacts from the ancient Chavín culture.
The Stela of the cactus-bearer is an iconic monolith at the Chavín de Huantar archaeological site.
The Portal of the Falcons is an iconic entryway at the Chavín de Huántar archaeological site.
