MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima

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8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“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 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 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
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"The permanent collection at MAC is a quick study but visiting exhibits, like a David Chapelle retrospective, are major draws." Full review
Frommer's 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. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Long put on the backburner despite having a stellar collection ready to go, the Instituto de Arte Contemporáneo finally was able to garner enough support to launch a formal contemporary..." Full review