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Museo de la Nacion vs Museo MATE

Both Mate Museo Mario Testino and National Museum are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Mate Museo Mario Testino is preferred by most reviewers compared to National Museum. Mate Museo Mario Testino has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 4 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.

Museo de la Nacion
Museo de la Nacion
8 / 10
Av. Javier Prado Este 2465, San Borja, Lima, Peru
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Few places on earth have a history as complex and varied as Peru." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The number of cultures tracked over the centuries makes it easy to confuse the Chimú, the Chincha, and the Chachapoyas." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"For students of contemporary Latin American history it’s an absolute must-see." Full review
Museo MATE
Museo MATE
8 / 10
Avenida Pedro de Osma 409, Barranco, Lima Lima 4, Peru
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Frommer's Frommer's
"In a restored 1898 Republican-era mansion decorated with ornate tiles and century-old ironwork, this beautiful space is a major contribution to the city's quickly expanding arts scene. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Occupying a refurbished, turn-of-the-century house near the Museo Pedro de Osma, this small museum exhibits photos by renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino, who is Peruvian." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The permanent exhibition includes iconic portraits of Princess Diana, Kate Moss and notable actors. There's also beautiful portraits of Andean highlanders in traditional garb." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Celebrated son Mario Testino returned to his city of birth to open MATE, a stunning visual portoflio of the photographer’s most famous works." Full review