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Lima Art Museum (MALI)


Lima Art Museum (MALI)

One of the most important cultural sites in Peru is the Lima Art Museum (MALI). This museum, which houses more than three thousand years of Peruvian art, from pre-Columbian to contemporary works, is located in the center of Lima, right on Plaza Grau.
Visiting MALI is a way to explore Peru’s history, identity, and creativity over the years. Its collection is recognized as one of the most comprehensive in the country.

The Palacio de la Exposición, where it is located, is a 19th-century building that is an architectural gem; therefore, the tour is a comprehensive cultural experience: art, history, architecture, and urban space in one place.


Featured Collections at MALI

The museum tour is arranged chronologically to enable visitors to understand how art has evolved in Peru.

Pre-Columbian Art

Ceramic pieces, textiles, metals, and sculptures from cultures such as:

These works demonstrate the technological knowledge, religion, and profound symbolism of ancient civilizations.

Colonial Art

Viceroyal art, Baroque furniture, religious images, and paintings from the Cusco School.
Here you can see how native and European cultures came together.

Republican and Modern Art

Literary works from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries that reflect Peru’s urban, political, and social transformations.

Contemporary Art

Literary works from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries that reflect Peru’s urban, political, and social transformations.

  Opening Hours and Admission Fees

Hours are Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.
Tip: Admission is free on certain days of the month (check the museum’s cultural program).


How to get to MALI

Address: Parque de la Exposición, Paseo Colón 125, Lima.

From Miraflores:

Taxi / Uber / InDriver: Between 20 and 30 minutes

Metropolitan: Get off at Central Station and walk for 8 to 10 minutes.

From Barranco:

Taxi / Uber: 25 a 35 minutes

From the Historic Center:

On foot: 10 minutes from Plaza San Martín

   Suggested duration and route

The visit lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
To understand how art has evolved in Peru, we recommend starting your visit in the pre-Columbian galleries and working your way through to the contemporary galleries.


Cafeteria and Store

The museum has:

It’s a great place to pick up some authentic souvenirs.


Tips for your visit

 

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