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Museum · Huaraz, Áncash
Museo Arqueológico de Áncash Augusto Soriano Infante
The archaeological museum of Huaraz, on the Plaza de Armas, with ceramics, textiles and metalwork from the Chavín, Recuay, Moche, Wari and Inca cultures, and a garden with more than 150 stone sculptures, mostly Recuay.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museo Arqueológico de Áncash Augusto Soriano Infante
The Museo Arqueológico de Áncash was created in 1935 at the suggestion of archaeologist Julio C. Tello and through the initiative of Father Augusto Soriano Infante, who gives the museum its name. It faces the Plaza de Armas of Huaraz, in a three-story building.
The four rooms tell the history of the region from the first hunters of the Caverna del Guitarrero to the Incas. There are ceramics, textiles, metal and stone pieces, and mummies, from the Chavín, Recuay, Moche, Wari, Chimú and Inca cultures. Part of the collection comes from the Tumba de Jancu, near Huaraz, with goldsmithing and ceramic pieces.
The highlight is the inner garden, the lithic park, with more than 150 stone monoliths, mostly of the Recuay culture: warriors, seated figures and carved heads, among native trees such as the queñual, the amieiro and the molle.
The visit is good for the first day in Huaraz, when it is still early to go up to the lagoons, and helps to understand what is later seen at Chavín de Huántar.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 to 1.5 hours.
Best time
On the first day in the city, in the morning or afternoon, while the body acclimatizes to the altitude. Check opening hours and days before going.
How to get there
It is located on Avenida Luzuriaga, facing the Plaza de Armas of Huaraz, a few minutes' walk from downtown hotels.
Tip
Allow time for the sculpture garden at the back. If you're going to Chavín de Huántar, visit the museum first: it helps recognize the styles of the sculptures.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo Arqueológico de Áncash Augusto Soriano Infante
What is the museum's lithic park?
A garden with over 150 stone sculptures, most of them from the Recuay culture, which lived in the region before the Incas.
Which cultures are represented in the museum?
Chavín, Recuay, Moche, Wari, Chimú and Inca, as well as pieces from the region's earliest inhabitants, from the Caverna do Guitarrero.
Is it worth visiting before Chavín de Huántar?
Yes. The museum helps to understand the region's history and the styles of the sculptures seen in Chavín.