Place to visit
Museo de la Nación, Peru: what it is and when to go
Museo de la Nación is a museum in Peru (Lima). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. In December there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 18. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Peru · Museums and art
- Where
- Peru · Avenida Javier Prado Este 2300, San Borja
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LIM Lima, 14 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Ministerio de Cultura del Perú
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- -12.08671, -77.00189
What it is and where
Museo de la Nación is a museum in Peru (Lima). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Lima, where this site lists 111 more places to see, 7.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -12.08671, -77.00189; the nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM, Lima), 14 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Ministerio de Cultura del Perú
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in Peru. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Museo de la Nación is April to September.
- JanPossible12:38
- FebPossible12:23
- MarPossible12:05
- AprBest time11:44
- MayBest time11:27
- JunBest time11:18
- JulBest time11:21
- AugBest time11:36
- SepBest time11:56
- OctPossible12:17
- NovPossible12:34
- DecPossible12:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Peru in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Peru
To enter Peru there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Peru checklist. Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (110 V appliances will not work); emergencies: 105 police · 116 fire brigade · 106 ambulance (SAMU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Huaca San BorjaCultural heritage site in Peru335 m
- Mercado Mayorista N°2 de FrutasMarket2.1 km
- Huaca La MercedArchaeological site3.4 km
- Rospigliosi CastleCultural heritage site in Peru3.5 km
- Parque de la ReservaPark in Peru3.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Peru guide.
More in Peru: Museums and art
- Coricancha: sun temple
- Larco Museum: archaeological museum in Lima, Peru
- National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru: museum in Lima, Peru
- Museum of Italian Art: public museum in Lima, Peru
- Archbishop's Palace, Lima: cultural heritage site in Peru
- Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World: museum in Lima, Peru
Every Peru place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museo de la Nación?
It is a museum in Peru. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Museo de la Nación?
April to September. In December there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 18.
How do you get to Museo de la Nación?
The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 14 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Peru is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Peru map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Huaca San Borja, Mercado Mayorista N°2 de Frutas, Huaca La Merced. The rest is in the Peru guide.
Keep reading
- Lima111 places to see in and around Lima, Peru: Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima, Lima District, Larco Museum. Best time: April to September.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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