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Museum · Piura, Piura
Vicús Municipal Museum
Piura's municipal museum, with archaeology and Piuran identity galleries and the Gold Room, which brings together gold pieces of the Vicús culture.
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About Vicús Municipal Museum
The Museo Municipal Vicús is in downtown Piura, at the corner of Avenida Sullana and Jirón Huánuco. It is the city's main museum for learning about the region's history before and after the arrival of the Spaniards.
The galleries cover topics such as Piuran archaeology, the territory, death in pre-Hispanic Piura, the first settlers of Peru, and the impact of climate on cultural heritage in a region affected by the rains of the El Niño phenomenon.
The highlight is the Gold Room, with 62 gold objects that show the metalworking techniques of the Vicús culture, which developed in Alto Piura. Vicús ceramics, including vessels and figurines, also have a dedicated section.
There is also a visual arts room with works by regional artists.
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
From one to one and a half hours.
Best time
In the morning or early afternoon, during opening hours which may change; confirm before you go. It is a good option for the hottest hours of the day.
How to get there
It is in downtown Piura, at the corner of Avenida Sullana and Jirón Huánuco. From the Plaza de Armas it is a few minutes on foot or by taxi.
Tip
Visit the museum before going to Narihualá: the exhibits help you understand the cultures that lived in the Piura valley.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Vicús Municipal Museum
What is the Gold Room of Museo Vicús?
It is the room that houses 62 gold objects of the Vicús culture, which demonstrate the metalworking techniques of that people from Alto Piura.
Where is the Museo Municipal Vicús located?
In downtown Piura, at the corner of Avenida Sullana and Jirón Huánuco.
How long does a visit to Museo Vicús take?
From one to one and a half hours for the galleries and the Gold Room.