Museum of Archaeology, National University of Trujillo
Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la UNT
A university museum housed in a colonial mansion, systematically presenting archaeological artifacts from the north coast from ancient times to the present.
The Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of the National University of Trujillo is housed in a colonial mansion in the historic center. Arranged chronologically, it displays pottery, textiles and metalwork from Peru’s north coast, from early fishing and hunting cultures through Cupisnique and Moche to Chimú. It also has replicas of the colorful reliefs from the Temple of the Moon. It is a good place to prepare before visiting Chan Chan and the Temple of the Moon. The museum is not large, admission is inexpensive, and a visit takes about 45 minutes.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat, about 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Monasterio El Carmen
- Palacio Iturregui
- Casa de la Emancipación
- Casa Ganoza Chopitea
- Jirón Pizarro
- Trujillo Cathedral
- Casa Urquiaga
- Plaza de Armas de Trujillo