Place to visit
Metropolitan Museum of Lima, Peru: what it is and when to go
Metropolitan Museum of Lima 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 2 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 28 de Julio, Jesús María
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LIM Lima, 9.6 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Website
- limacultura.pe
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- -12.06355, -77.03702
What it is and where
Metropolitan Museum of Lima is a museum in Peru (Lima). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Recorrido audiovisual
It is in Lima, where this site lists 111 more places to see, 2.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -12.06355, -77.03702; the nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM, Lima), 9.6 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- 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 Metropolitan Museum of Lima 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
- José Carlos Mariátegui MuseumCultural heritage site in Peru216 m
- Museum of Italian ArtPublic museum in Lima, Peru570 m
- Paseo de los Héroes NavalesPark in Peru680 m
- Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, LimaMinor basilica in Lima, Peru704 m
- Parque de la ReservaPark in Peru899 m
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
- Archbishop's Palace, Lima: cultural heritage site in Peru
- Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World: museum in Lima, Peru
- Palacio de Torre Tagle: cultural heritage site in Peru
Every Peru place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Metropolitan Museum of Lima?
It is a museum in Peru. It has articles in 2 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 Metropolitan Museum of Lima?
April to September. In December there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 18.
How do you get to Metropolitan Museum of Lima?
The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 9.6 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 José Carlos Mariátegui Museum, Museum of Italian Art, Paseo de los Héroes Navales. 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.
- Museums and art94 places for museums and art in Peru, from Coricancha to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- PeruBefore travelling to Peru: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism, but your passport must have six months' validity, and at th…
- 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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