The Gold of Peru Museum (Museo de Oro del Peru) is a privately operated museum that has some of the most exquisite pieces of ancient Peruvian art in the world. They have on display gold, ceramic, and textile masterpieces such as funerary masks, scepters, ceremonial cups, monumental necklaces, nose rings, earrings, and idols made of gold and semi precious stones.

The gold is on display in the downstairs vault. On the second floor gallery there are numerous ceramics and textiles, and there are more textiles and feather mantos in the annex gallery which is behind the main building.

The Gold of Peru Museum is located on Av. Alonso de Molina 1100, Monterrico, Surco and is open everyday from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Check out the Museo Oro Del Peru Web-site here.

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