Experts' Choice Award Museo MATE
What the experts agree on
Mario Testino's intimate photography museum occupies a beautifully restored 1898 mansion in Barranco, showcasing the Peruvian fashion photographer's iconic portraits—from Princess Diana to Andean highlanders—in an ornate space that's elevating Lima's
“Celebrated son Mario Testino returned to his city of birth to open MATE, a stunning visual portoflio of the photographer’s most famous works.”
– Travel + Leisure
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 "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 "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
