Museum

Museum of Natural History, Lima

Lima's natural history museum, open to the public since 1918, with guided tours pitched to the ages of the children in your group.

Typical visit
Ages
Booking
Price
Adults S/ 10; children from age 3 and students S/ 5.
Cash only
Tickets are sold only at the ticket office and paid in cash.
Booking
No booking needed for a regular visit; guided visits must be booked in advance.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Guided tours
Guided tours are adapted to different ages and available for families.
OUR FAMILY ASSESSMENT

Family Intelligence

The Museum of Natural History in Lima has been open since 1918. You can simply turn up and buy tickets at the ticket office; no advance booking is needed for an ordinary visit. The catch is that the guided tours, which are structured for different ages and offered to families as well as individuals and groups, are the exception: those need to be booked ahead, so decide before you go whether you want one.

Family FAQ

How much does Museum of Natural History, Lima cost?

Adults S/ 10; children from age 3 and students S/ 5.

Do you need to book Museum of Natural History, Lima in advance?

No booking needed for a regular visit; guided visits must be booked in advance.

What are the opening hours of Museum of Natural History, Lima?

Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why kids will love it

The museum builds its guided tours around the age of the visitors, so children hear about the collection at their own level rather than an adult’s.

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