All history museums and attractions to visit in Cusco

Cusco (Peru) is a good place to visit if you are interested in history. Below we list all 12 history museums in Cusco, to lose yourself in the place's cultural heritage and local history.

Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in Cusco? These are the ones:

  1. Qoricancha Site Museum1

    Qoricancha Site Museum

     Cusco
    The Temple of the Sun, also known as Coricancha, Qorikancha, or Qoricancha, was the most sacred site in the Inca Empire. It is located in Cusco, a city that was the center of the Inca Empire. This site was of great importance to the Incas and was the location of significant ceremonies such as marriages, coronations, and funerals. The mummies of the Inca rulers were also kept here, seated on golden thrones.
  2. Inka Museum2

    Inka Museum

     Cusco
    El Museo Inka, located in the city of Cusco, Peru, is a university museum that offers a unique insight into the rich history and culture of the region. It is an ideal destination for those interested in learning more about the Inca civilization and the historical significance of Cusco.
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    Museo del Pisco

     Cusco
  4. Museo Histórico Regional del Cuzco4

    Museo Histórico Regional del Cuzco

     Cusco
    The Museo Histórico Regional de Cusco is situated in the city of Cusco, within the department of Cusco, Peru. This location is easily accessible for tourists visiting the city and offers a rich historical experience.
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    Coca Museum

     Cusco
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    San Francisco Church and Monastery

     Cusco
    This church was built in 16th century and didn´t have to be rebuilt after earthquakes. There is a museum with the largest painting in Peru.
  7. Museum of Religious Art7

    Museum of Religious Art

     Cusco
    The Museum of Religious Art of the Archbishop's Palace in Cusco is home to the most comprehensive collection of viceregal religious art from the Cusco School, a style that flourished primarily in the 17th and 18th centuries. This collection provides a unique insight into the fusion of indigenous and Spanish artistic traditions during the colonial period.
  8. Convento La Merced8

    Convento La Merced

     Cusco
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    Machu Picchu Museum

     Cusco
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    Museo del Convento de San Francisco

     Cusco
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    Museo de la Catedral

     Cusco
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    Art Museum of Andean Children

     Cusco
    This museum is from children to children. There are works of Quechua children displayed. You can also watch short movies.