Regional Museum of Ancash
About This Museum
Tucked away on a bustling avenue in Huaraz, with the staggering white peaks of the Cordillera Blanca as its permanent backdrop, the Regional Museum of Ancash feels like a quiet sanctuary. It pulls you from the modern city straight into the deep, pre-Columbian past of this dramatic region. You won't find sterile, overly-polished displays here; instead, you're greeted by an army of stone monoliths in a sun-drenched courtyard. The galleries inside feel intimate, almost like walking through a well-kept secret, where every ceramic pot and piece of intricate textile has a story whispered from the earth.
Collection Highlights
The undeniable stars are the Recuay stone sculptures standing guard in the open-air garden—stern figures with complex headdresses that have weathered centuries. Inside, delicate Chavín-era obsidian carvings and vibrant textiles from the Huaylas culture show a surprising sophistication.
Visitor Information
It's an easy and worthwhile stop right in the city center; just look for the unassuming building on Avenida Luzurianda. A few soles gets you in, and it's the perfect cultural pause before or after hitting the mountain trails.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in a modest, traditional Peruvian building with a simple facade that belies its treasure-filled interior, centered around a beautiful and unexpected central courtyard.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo Regional de Casma "Max Uhle", Carretera Casma - Huaraz, Asentamiento Humano Nuevo Buenavista Baja, Carboneria, Buenavista Baja, Casma, Ancash, 02661, Perú
Phone: +51 43 421551
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