Experts' Choice Award MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima
What the experts agree on
MAC's rotating exhibitions of Latin American contemporary art (optical, abstract, pop) are the real draw, though the minimalist glass pavilion with city views and reflecting pool makes the visit itself worthwhile—especially if a major retrospective
“Lima's largest art museum displays 3,000 years of Peruvian art, ranging from Chavín and Paracas ceramics and weaving to modern-day video installations.”
– Frommer's
Afar Magazine "There are usually four exhibits in three glass-enclosed areas, with beautiful views of the city and nature surrounding it." Full review
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There is always something going on every Sunday, from 3-6:30 PM, you just show up and enjoy.
Fodor's "Lima's newest art museum, inaugurated in 2013, the MAC Lima was built and is run by a privately funded institute on land donated by the Municipality of Barranco." Full review
Lonely Planet "The permanent collection at MAC is a quick study but visiting exhibits, like a David Chapelle retrospective, are major draws." Full review
Frommer's "The collection of works, which spans from 1950 to the present, includes pieces from mostly Latin American artists, ranging from optical art and abstract expressionism to geometric art and pop art.
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