Museums

Museo Histórico Regional (Casa Garcilaso de la Vega)
Jr. Garcilazo corner with Heladeros.
Contains Inca agricultural artifacts and a nice collection of Pre Hispanic and Colonial art.

Museo de Santa Catalina
Nice collection of paintings from the Cusco School and Baroque Retablos.

Museo de Arte Religioso
A beautiful collection 16th, 17th and 18th century paintings from the Cusco School. Located in the Archbishop´s Palace (built over the Palace of Inca Roca) with fantastic salons and a nice chapel.

Museo Arqueologico
Located in the gardens below Santo Domingo. Contains a beautiful display of textiles and an amazing collection of forty miniature pre-Inca turquoise figures found at Piquillacta. Open Mon-Fri 8am - 5:30 pm; Sat and Sun 8am-2pm.

Museo de Arte Precolombino (MAP)
Beautiful colonial house, home of conqueror Alfonso Dias back in 1580. It was completely restored in 2003. MAP is the only museum in Cusco dedicated to the art of Peruvian ancient cultures. It displays beautiful jewelry, colonial paintings, sculptures. Open every day 9 am-10:00 pm. Tel:(5184) 233-210