Andres Avelino Caceres Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on a historic street in the heart of Ayacucho, the Andres Avelino Caceres Museum is a quiet surprise. You step through the doorway of the Casona Vivanco and are instantly transported from the bustling city into a serene, colonial world. This isn't a sterile gallery; it feels like walking through the well-preserved home of a 19th-century war hero. The air is cool and still, filled with the scent of old wood, and each room tells a piece of Peru's fierce struggle for independence.
Collection Highlights
You'll find General Cáceres' personal saber and military uniforms, but the most captivating items are the everyday objects—his writing desk, family portraits, and personal letters that give you a real sense of the man behind the legend. Don't miss the intricate retablos, those famous Ayacucho wooden boxes depicting detailed scenes, which add a beautiful layer of local artistry to the historical narrative.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find at that address on 28 de Julio; just look for the grand, traditional facade. The museum is small and intimate, so you can easily see everything in under an hour—a perfect cultural pit stop while exploring Ayacucho's stunning central plaza and other sites.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in a classic Spanish colonial casona, with a striking white facade, a heavy wooden doorway, and rooms that open onto a peaceful central courtyard. Wandering through its arched corridors and past thick adobe walls truly feels like stepping back in time.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo de Sitio Andrés Avelino Cáceres, Calle 15 de Enero, San Antonio, Miraflores, Lima, Lima Metropolitana, Lima, 15047, Perú
Phone: +51 987 800 668
