The best museums in Cusco not to be missed during your trip

There's plenty to do in Cusco, from exploring ancient ruins to shopping for traditional textiles. Usually, travelers visit Cusco’s main square and the ruins nearby the city, as soon as they are ready to walk around, once they arrive at this magical place. 

There's also other wonderful places to visit pretty close to the Plaza de Armas, such as San Pedro Market, where you can eat and shop for very traditional souvenirs, go to the spectacular Cusco Cathedral, a Spanish colonial church built in the 16th century, which holds inside a great deal of art and history. But above it all, after having explored Cusco's most remarkable destinations, it is a good idea to stop at some of its distinguished museums.

Cusco has a lot of great museums that are worth visiting if you want to learn and know everything there is to know about Inca culture and its history. A walk around the exhibits will help you understand why you feel connected to this magical place without logical explanation. The art  pieces at the museums will explain history, traditions and ancestral customs of the great Incas and will give you the chance to discover the beauty of colonial art and modern art too.

We want to share with you a list of the best museums in Cusco so you are prepared and ready when you visit this wonderful place full of history and make the most of your trip.

Inca Museum

The Inca Museum, also known as the Museum of the Incas, is one of the most popular museums in Cuzco and is well worth a visit. This museum is located in the heart of the city, just half a block from the main square, and houses many artifacts and exhibits about the Inca civilization. It is located in a large Spanish colonial mansion that was built after the Spanish conquest in the 17th century.

The Inca Museum, also known as the Museo de los Incas, is one of the most popular museums in Cusco and is definitely worth a visit. This museum is located in the heart of the city, just half a block from the main square, and houses a number of artifacts and exhibits on the Inca civilization. It is located in a large Spanish colonial mansion that was built after the Spanish conquest in the XVII century.

It has an impressive collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts, such as ceramics, textiles and jewelry. You can even see some mummies and skulls from ancient Cusco. If you want to know more about the people who built engineering masterpieces such as Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman or Moray, you have to visit this museum. The museum is a must-see for anyone interested in Inca culture, as it has some of the best collections of gold, textiles, ceramics and metal from that era. 

Museum of Popular Art

Another great museum to visit in Cusco is the Museum of Popular Art, also known as Museo de Arte Popular. The museum is located one block away from the Plaza de Armas, in the historic center of the city, and houses a collection of traditional folk art from Cusco and the nearby communities.

It is a colonial style building that was once the home of a wealthy family. Visitors can see traditional weavings, ceramics, wood carvings and metalwork. There is also a contemporary indigenous art section, as it features some of the best pieces of Cusquenian folk art since the 1940s. This means you can discover a different and modern side of Cusco, which will amaze you as much as the ancient artifacts. The museum is a great place to learn about the local culture and the beautiful artwork of the region.

Museum of Pre-Columbian Art 

The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is located in the heart of Cusco, right next to the Plaza Nazarenas in the San Blas district. It is dedicated to the cultures of the Andes region and houses an impressive collection of artifacts from pre-Columbian cultures.

This is one of the few museums in Peru dedicated not to the Incas, but to the cultures that came before them and are part of Peru’s history, better known as pre-Inca cultures or pre-Columbian cultures. 

Visitors  can see more than 400 artifacts on display, including pottery, textiles, metalwork, and stone sculptures from all the peruvian territory. You will be able to go back in time more than 3000 years to the past and experience peruvian culture, as this museum houses artifacts from 1250 BC.If you are interested in learning about Inca culture, then the Inca Museum is definitely a must-see. If you are interested in seeing some of the beautiful artwork from Cusco region, then the Museo de Arte Popular de Cusco is a great choice. And if you want to learn about pre-Columbian cultures, then the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is a great place to start.

If you are interested in learning about the Inca culture, then the Inca Museum is a must-see. If you are interested in seeing some of the beautiful artwork from the Cusco region, then the Museo de Arte Popular de Cusco is a great choice. And if you want to learn about pre-Columbian cultures, then the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is a great place to start.

Visit Cusco and its museums, and learn more about Inca culture, its past and its present, and experience the greatness of the largest Empire of South America.

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