Museo Jardín de Los Sentidos
About This Museum
Tucked away in Trujillo, the Museo Jardín de Los Sentidos feels less like a traditional museum and more like a secret garden where art and nature decided to collaborate. It’s a refreshingly intimate space that invites you to slow down and actually experience the pieces, rather than just view them from a distance. The air is thick with the scent of native plants, and the sound of trickling water from small fountains provides a constant, gentle soundtrack. You don't so much walk through exhibits as you discover them nestled among lush greenery and along quiet, meandering pathways.
Collection Highlights
The magic here is in the tactile and visual dialogue between pre-Columbian artifacts—think Moche and Chimú ceramics—and contemporary sculptures that seem to grow organically from the landscape. One moment you're admiring an ancient vessel, and the next your eye is caught by a modern metal sculpture twisting towards the sky, creating a beautiful conversation across centuries.
Visitor Information
It's a perfect spot for a contemplative afternoon; wear comfortable shoes for the garden paths and maybe bring a hat for the Trujillo sun. Don't rush it—the best moments come from simply sitting on a bench and letting the place sink in.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is an understated, rustic structure with whitewashed walls and terracotta tiles that feels completely integrated into its environment, more like a large, elegant hacienda than an institutional museum.
