Lima is brimming with museums. Given Peru's particularly rich history, it is entirely natural to find a large number of museums dedicated to Peru's past. Below is an exhaustive list of museums devoted to Peru's history in Lima. Make the most of your trip to Peru to visit them.

Museum of Gold of Lima (Museo del oro de Lima)

Home to an impressive collection of objects made of gold, silver, copper and precious stones from pre-Columbian cultures, particularly Chimú and Lambayeque.

Address: Monterrico, Avenida Alonso de Lolina 1100 between cuadra 18 and 19 of Avenida Primavera.

Admission: 33 soles for adults and 16 soles for children under 11.

Hours: Daily, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Museum of the Fortress of Rey Felipe (Museo de la fortaleza del Rey Felipe)

During your visit, you can admire an impressive collection of weapons and uniforms. Swords, firearms from different eras are displayed in various rooms, along with uniforms and objects from military life of the period.

Address: Callao – Plaza Independencia.

Admission: 6 soles for all.

Hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

National Museum of Anthropology, Archaeology and History of Peru (Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arqueología e Historia del Perú)

A historic and archaeological museum of Peru. You will find objects from pre-Columbian Peruvian cultures, as well as pieces from the colonial and republican periods.

Address: Plaza Bolívar, Pueblo Libre. Lima 21.

Admission: 10 soles for adults, 5 soles for students and seniors, and 1 sol for children.

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (Museo del Banco Central de Reserva del Perú)

An exhibition of Peruvian archaeological pieces, as well as Peruvian and foreign numismatic pieces, paintings and temporary exhibitions.

Address: Jirón Ucayali 125, corner with Jirón Lampa, Lima 1.

Admission: Free

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Wiese Bank Museum (Museo del Banco Wiese)

For numismatic enthusiasts, featuring an exhibition of coins from the colonial and republican periods. You will also find a room displaying pre-Incan goldwork pieces as well as paintings from the Cusco school.

Address: Jirón Cusco 245. Lima 1.

Admission: Free

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Museum of Combatants of Morro de Arica (Museo de los Combatientes del Morro de Arica)

You will find relics of uniforms, weapons and objects from the War of the Pacific, particularly centered on the Arica saga.

Address: Jirón Cailloma 125, Lima 1.

Admission: 5 soles for adults and 3 soles for children.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Miguel Grau House Museum (Casa Museo Miguel Grau)

Exhibition of photographs, clothing, frames, jewelry and personal objects of Miguel Grau, Knight of the Seas and true Peruvian hero.

Address: Jirón Huancavelica 172, Lima 1.

Admission: Free

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum (Museo Andrés Avelino Cáceres)

Exhibition of objects and documents related to General Andrés Avelino Cáceres.

Address: Avenida República de Portugal 258, Breña, Lima 5.

Admission: 5 soles, 2 soles for students.

Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Huallamarca Site Museum (Museo de Sitio de Huallamarca)

A historic museum on the culture of Lima and Pachacamac, as well as local styles. Exhibition of various pieces, sculptures, masks, chests, musical instruments, as well as remains of the long-haired mummy. A reconstruction of the Huaca from that era is also presented.

Address: Avenida Nicolás de Rivera 201.

Admission: 5 soles for adults, 3 soles for students and 1 sol for children.

Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Colonel Leoncio Prado Museum (Museo Memoria Coronel Leoncio Prado)

Exhibition of personal objects of the famous Peruvian hero of the War of the Pacific.

Address: Colegio Leoncio Prado. Avenida Costanera 1545, La Perla – Callao 4.

For any information, contact by phone at 4204118.

Huaura Town Hall Museum (Museo Monumental de la Municipalidad Distrital de Huaura)

Exhibition of historical pieces from the republican period. Furniture, archives with historical documents, records and photographs, as well as pre-Columbian ceramics from Acaray and Rontoy.

Address: Avenida San Martín, Huaura, Huacho.

Admission: 2 soles for adults, 1 sol for students and 0.5 sol for children.

Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Bolivar Museum (Museo Bolivariano)

You will find an exhibition of furniture, photographs and documents relating to Simón Bolívar, hero of Peru's liberation.

Address: Provincia de Pativilca Calle Bolivar s/n.

Admission: 3.5 soles.

Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.