Experts' Choice Award Museo Oro del Peru
What the experts agree on
Once Lima's premier attraction, this museum's global weapons collection and pre-Columbian textiles drew crowds until a 2001 scandal revealed 85% of its gold artifacts were fakes—now visit with caution.
Fodor's "The Gold Museum has other interesting items, including a child's poncho of yellow feathers, a skull with a full set of pink quartz teeth, and several mummies." Full review
Lonely Planet "The now notorious Museo de Oro del Perú, a private museum, was a Lima must-see until 2001, when a study revealed that 85% of the museum’s metallurgical pieces were fakes." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A profusion of Paracas and Nazca fabrics fills an entire floor. The ground-floor is home to a stunningweapons collection from many countries and periods." Full review
Frommer's "The museum’s most interesting collection is the section of the museum called “Weapons of the World,” which features tens of thousands of different weapons from across the globe " Full review
