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Museum · Piura, Piura
Casa Museo Grau
The house on calle Tacna where Admiral Miguel Grau was born and lived, a hero of the War of the Pacific. A quincha and adobe building from the late 18th century, a museum since 1964.
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About Casa Museo Grau
Miguel Grau was born in Piura and spent part of his childhood in this house on calle Tacna in the city center. Grau is Peru's greatest naval hero: he died on October 8, 1879, in the Battle of Angamos during the War of the Pacific, commanding the monitor Huáscar.
The house is one of the best-preserved quincha and adobe buildings from the late 18th century in Piura. It retains the entrance hall, the large rooms and the garden at the back, as in houses of the period.
Since 1964 it has operated as a museum. The rooms display family objects, photographs, letters, diplomas and documents from Grau's life and career, as well as the room where he is said to have been born, with the cradle, and a replica of the monitor Huáscar.
The visit helps to understand Grau's significance in the nation's memory: October 8 is a national holiday in Peru dedicated to the Battle of Angamos.
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 45 minutes to one hour.
Best time
In the morning, at the museum's opening hours, which may change; confirm before going. On October 8, the date of the Battle of Angamos, there are tributes in the city.
How to get there
It is located on calle Tacna in the historic center, a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas. It is within walking distance.
Tip
Combine it with the church of San Francisco and the Vicús Museum, also in the center, for a walking tour through the city's history.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casa Museo Grau
Where is the Casa Museo Grau?
On Calle Tacna in Piura's historic center, a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas.
Who was Miguel Grau?
The Peruvian admiral born in Piura who died on October 8, 1879, in the Battle of Angamos during the War of the Pacific, while commanding the monitor Huáscar.
What to see at the Casa Museo Grau?
The quincha and adobe house from the late 18th century, family objects, letters and documents of Grau, the bedroom with the cradle, and a replica of the monitor Huáscar.