Place to visit
Naval Museum of Peru, Peru: what it is and when to go
Naval Museum of Peru is a museum in Peru (Callao). 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 3 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 · Museums and art
- Where
- Peru · Avenida Jorge Chávez 123, Callao
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LIM Lima, 5.7 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 09:00-14:00
- Website
- museonaval.com.pe
- Run by
- Marina de Guerra del Perú
- Coordinates
- -12.06023, -77.14879
What it is and where
Naval Museum of Peru is a museum in Peru (Callao). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Callao, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 1.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -12.06023, -77.14879; the nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM, Lima), 5.7 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Marina de Guerra del Perú
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 Naval Museum of Peru 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
- BAP Abtao1953 Abtao-class submarine214 m
- St. Joseph's Cathedral, CallaoChurch building in Callao in Peru265 m
- Real Felipe FortressCultural heritage site in Peru279 m
- Huaca San MarcosCultural heritage site in Peru6.8 km
- Huaca HuantinamarcaArchaeological site in San Miguel District, Peru6.8 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 Naval Museum of Peru?
It is a museum in Peru. It has articles in 3 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 Naval Museum of Peru?
April to September. In December there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 18.
How do you get to Naval Museum of Peru?
The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 5.7 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 BAP Abtao, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Callao, Real Felipe Fortress. The rest is in the Peru guide.
Keep reading
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