Antonini Archaeological Museum
Museo Arqueológico Antonini
An archaeological museum showcasing finds from the Cahuachi excavations, including Nazca polychrome pottery, textiles and an ancient water channel in its garden.
The Museo Arqueológico Antonini was founded by the team of Italian archaeologist Giuseppe Orefici and is located on the east side of Nazca city. Its displays include the polychrome pottery, textiles, skulls, musical instruments (panpipes) and mummies excavated at Cahuachi, along with illustrated explanations of Nazca culture and the origins of the geoglyphs. The back garden preserves a section of an ancient underground water channel, and there are scale models of the geoglyphs. Visiting here before seeing the lines is a helpful way to learn the background. Admission is about 15 soles.
Opening hours
About 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Maria Reiche Planetarium
- Los Paredones
- Cantalloc Aqueducts
- Cerro Blanco
- Chauchilla Cemetery
- Cahuachi
- Nazca Lines Observation Tower
- Nazca Lines Overflight