{"id":34095,"date":"2025-12-12T11:56:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T16:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/?p=34095"},"modified":"2025-12-12T11:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T16:56:01","slug":"best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss","title":{"rendered":"Which museums to visit in Arequipa?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"517\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><i class=\"fas fa-city \" ><\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"517\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/category\/arequipa-es\/\">Arequipa<\/a>, known as the \u00abWhite City\u00bb for its sillar architecture, dazzles not only with its plazas and volcanoes but also with its rich cultural life. Its museums offer a unique window into the history, art, and traditions of the region, from colonial relics to contemporary expressions. In this guide, we&#8217;ll explore the must-see museums that every visitor should experience to fully immerse themselves in Arequipa&#8217;s culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"517\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34073 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arequipa-city-tour-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"517\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">1. Santuarios Andinos Museum<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><i class=\"fas fa-archway \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><i class=\"fas fa-female \" ><\/i>\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><i class=\"fas fa-wine-glass \" ><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm @w-xl\/main:pt-header-height\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:18643f10-59d5-4d3d-8c28-ddd01dfa3a82-20\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-42\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d860b9d9-5b50-4619-8f19-f94fa75ff68b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"285\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Located in Arequipa, this museum houses the famous <\/span><strong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"175\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Juanita<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> mummy and archaeological objects from the Inca culture, offering a unique look at Andean rituals and traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"285\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34074 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UCSM-Museo-Santuarios-Andinos-de-la-UCSM-reaperturo-atencion-a-turistas-y-a-poblacion-arequipena-1-1024x683-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UCSM-Museo-Santuarios-Andinos-de-la-UCSM-reaperturo-atencion-a-turistas-y-a-poblacion-arequipena-1-1024x683-2-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UCSM-Museo-Santuarios-Andinos-de-la-UCSM-reaperturo-atencion-a-turistas-y-a-poblacion-arequipena-1-1024x683-2-1-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"360\">\n<p data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"360\"><strong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"224\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What to see:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> The mummy of <\/span><strong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"248\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Juanita<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , known as the \u00abLady of Ampato\u00bb, along with archaeological remains and ceremonial objects of the Inca culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"533\">\n<p data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"533\"><strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"385\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Why visit it:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> It is one of Arequipa&#8217;s most emblematic museums and offers a profound insight into the rituals and beliefs of the ancient Andean inhabitants.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"675\">\n<p data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"675\"><strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"548\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tip:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Wear comfortable clothes and get ready to learn about the region&#8217;s pre-Hispanic history through interactive exhibits.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"718\"><strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"716\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museocatedralarequipa.org.pe\/visitenos.html\">Catedral de Arequipa Museum<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><i class=\"fas fa-archway \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #808080;\"><i class=\"fas fa-church \" ><\/i><\/span>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><i class=\"fas fa-crown \" ><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm @w-xl\/main:pt-header-height pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:18643f10-59d5-4d3d-8c28-ddd01dfa3a82-21\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-44\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"81756139-c8e3-444e-be7c-b58871e219ea\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"321\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Located opposite the Plaza de Armas, this museum exhibits religious art, colonial ornaments and historical documents, showcasing the cultural and spiritual richness of the city since colonial times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"321\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34076 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/p-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"1071\">\n<li data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"804\">\n<p data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"804\"><strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"733\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What to see:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Sacred art, colonial ornaments, paintings and historical documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"967\">\n<p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"967\"><strong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"829\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Why visit it:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> It allows you to learn about the religious and cultural history of Arequipa from the colonial era, as well as admire the architecture of the cathedral.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1071\">\n<p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1071\"><strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"982\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tip:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Take advantage of your visit to explore the <\/span><strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1038\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Plaza de Armas<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , which is right in front of the museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1121\"><strong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1119\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">3. Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa Museum<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><i class=\"fas fa-archway \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #808080;\"><i class=\"fas fa-church \" ><\/i>\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><i class=\"fas fa-cross \" ><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm @w-xl\/main:pt-header-height pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:18643f10-59d5-4d3d-8c28-ddd01dfa3a82-22\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-46\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ed85dbbf-50b4-47b1-8d05-eaa157cea4c4\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"288\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This museum preserves paintings, sculptures and furniture from the viceroyalty era, offering a valuable insight into colonial art and culture in Arequipa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"288\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34077 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/XRTORFOTGJF4JEHH7CFWGR6XRA-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/XRTORFOTGJF4JEHH7CFWGR6XRA-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/XRTORFOTGJF4JEHH7CFWGR6XRA-1-768x461.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1493\">\n<li data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1214\">\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1214\"><strong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1136\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What to see:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Colonial paintings, religious sculptures and viceregal-era furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1368\">\n<p data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1368\"><strong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1239\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Why visit it:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> It is ideal for lovers of historical art and for those who want to understand the influence of the viceroyalty on local culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1493\">\n<p data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1493\"><strong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1383\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tip:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Ask about guided tours, which allow you to learn details and anecdotes about the most important pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1531\"><strong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1529\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">4. Arte Contempor\u00e1neo Museum<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><i class=\"fas fa-archway \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i class=\"fas fa-paint-brush \" ><\/i><\/span>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #333399;\"><i class=\"fas fa-broom \" ><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm @w-xl\/main:pt-header-height\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:18643f10-59d5-4d3d-8c28-ddd01dfa3a82-23\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-48\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e6275142-ea6d-4878-a269-751829554e75\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"280\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Located in Arequipa, this museum exhibits modern works by local and national artists, offering a fresh and current perspective on the art and culture of the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"280\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34082 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/museo-arte-contemporaneo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/museo-arte-contemporaneo-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/museo-arte-contemporaneo-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1878\">\n<li data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1643\">\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1643\"><strong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1546\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What to see:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Modern works by local and national artists, temporary exhibitions and cultural events.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1770\">\n<p data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1770\"><strong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1668\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Why visit it:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> It offers a contrast to the historical museums and allows you to appreciate the current creativity of Arequipa.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1878\">\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1878\"><strong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1785\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tip:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Check their events calendar, as they often feature interactive exhibits or workshops.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1911\"><strong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1909\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">5. Other Thematic Museums<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><i class=\"fas fa-archway \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus \" ><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2400\">\n<li data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2011\">\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2011\"><strong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1947\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Science and Technology Museum<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> : Interactive experiences on physics, biology and geology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2139\">\n<p data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2139\"><strong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2052\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Museum of Arequipa Gastronomy<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> : Explore the culinary history of the city and the influence of local ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2279\">\n<p data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2279\"><strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2180\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Museum of Anthropology or Ethnography<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> : Showcases the cultural diversity of the region, including clothing, tools, and traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34084 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_2399-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_2399-scaled-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_2399-scaled-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2400\">\n<li data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2400\">\n<p data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2400\"><strong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2294\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tip:<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> These museums tend to be smaller, but they offer unique and educational experiences for the whole family.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2459\"><strong data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2457\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">General Tips for Visiting Museums in Arequipa:<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #666699;\"><i class=\"fas fa-question \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><i class=\"fas fa-clipboard-list \" ><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2815\">\n<li data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2528\">\n<p data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2528\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Check opening hours and days before planning your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2631\">\n<p data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2631\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Combine museum visits with tours of the <\/span><strong data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2598\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Historic Center<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , squares and emblematic streets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2705\">\n<p data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2705\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Keep personal belongings safe and respect the rules of each museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2815\">\n<p data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2815\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Consider buying tickets in advance at popular museums like the <\/span><strong data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2812\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Andean Sanctuaries Museum<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34086 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/349135392_1631678820645732_1208073732086599474_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/349135392_1631678820645732_1208073732086599474_n-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/349135392_1631678820645732_1208073732086599474_n-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arequipa, known as the \u00abWhite City\u00bb for its sillar architecture, dazzles not only with its plazas and volcanoes but also with its rich cultural life. Its museums offer a unique window into the history, art, and traditions of the region, from colonial relics to contemporary expressions. In this guide, we&#8217;ll explore the must-see museums that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":34073,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Best Museums in Arequipa You Can\u2019t Miss<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the best museums in Arequipa you can\u2019t miss. Explore the incredible history, art, and culture of the White City.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_ES\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Best Museums in Arequipa You Can\u2019t Miss\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover the best museums in Arequipa you can\u2019t miss. Explore the incredible history, art, and culture of the White City.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Chullos Travel Peru Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-12T16:56:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"adminchullos\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"adminchullos\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutos\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"adminchullos\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/724a973e1e9323a788e88c16ae7bc768\"},\"headline\":\"Which museums to visit in Arequipa?\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-12T16:56:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss\"},\"wordCount\":681,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Blog\"],\"inLanguage\":\"es-PE\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss\",\"name\":\"The Best Museums in Arequipa You Can\u2019t Miss\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-12T16:56:01+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/724a973e1e9323a788e88c16ae7bc768\"},\"description\":\"Discover the best museums in Arequipa you can\u2019t miss. Explore the incredible history, art, and culture of the White City.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"es-PE\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"es-PE\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":600},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Portada\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Which museums to visit in Arequipa?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Chullos Travel Peru Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"es-PE\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/724a973e1e9323a788e88c16ae7bc768\",\"name\":\"adminchullos\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"es-PE\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/7266cd2e190f3d415c661586fdd40530e1a055ef9105c40a6c28315c2ba66c8d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/7266cd2e190f3d415c661586fdd40530e1a055ef9105c40a6c28315c2ba66c8d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/7266cd2e190f3d415c661586fdd40530e1a055ef9105c40a6c28315c2ba66c8d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"adminchullos\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chullostravelperu.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/adminchullos\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"The Best Museums in Arequipa You Can\u2019t Miss","description":"Discover the best museums in Arequipa you can\u2019t miss. Explore the incredible history, art, and culture of the White City.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss","og_locale":"es_ES","og_type":"article","og_title":"The Best Museums in Arequipa You Can\u2019t Miss","og_description":"Discover the best museums in Arequipa you can\u2019t miss. Explore the incredible history, art, and culture of the White City.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss","og_site_name":"Chullos Travel Peru Blog","article_published_time":"2025-12-12T16:56:01+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":600,"url":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"adminchullos","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"adminchullos","Est. reading time":"5 minutos"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss"},"author":{"name":"adminchullos","@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/724a973e1e9323a788e88c16ae7bc768"},"headline":"Which museums to visit in Arequipa?","datePublished":"2025-12-12T16:56:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss"},"wordCount":681,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg","articleSection":["Blog"],"inLanguage":"es-PE","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss","url":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss","name":"The Best Museums in Arequipa You Can\u2019t Miss","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg","datePublished":"2025-12-12T16:56:01+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/724a973e1e9323a788e88c16ae7bc768"},"description":"Discover the best museums in Arequipa you can\u2019t miss. Explore the incredible history, art, and culture of the White City.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"es-PE","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"es-PE","@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arequipa-city-tour-1.jpg","width":1000,"height":600},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/best-museums-arequipa-cant-miss#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Portada","item":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Which museums to visit in Arequipa?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/","name":"Chullos Travel Peru Blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"es-PE"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/724a973e1e9323a788e88c16ae7bc768","name":"adminchullos","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"es-PE","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7266cd2e190f3d415c661586fdd40530e1a055ef9105c40a6c28315c2ba66c8d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7266cd2e190f3d415c661586fdd40530e1a055ef9105c40a6c28315c2ba66c8d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7266cd2e190f3d415c661586fdd40530e1a055ef9105c40a6c28315c2ba66c8d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"adminchullos"},"url":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/author\/adminchullos"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34095"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34095\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34097,"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34095\/revisions\/34097"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34073"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}