Popular Art Museum
Popular Art Museum
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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luv4phood
Marietta, GA810 contributions
Aug 2022
We stopped in at this museum because we had purchased the boleto turistico and it was included in the cost. I would not recommend paying for admission separate from the boleto turistico. It is located in the basement of the Galerias Turisticas and it feels like a cast aside collection of items that do not fit elsewhere.
Written November 1, 2022
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kabobssss
Boston, MA56 contributions
Jul 2018
To sum it up in one word, “shrug.” No, seriously— upon entering the museum, we asked the man who stamped our boleto turístico to tell us what kind of art was on display, and he just shrugged... which makes sense in retrospect because this was one of the most random collections of art I have ever seen. The museum has two rooms, one filled with quirky figurines and small sculptures, and the other displaying some generic photographs, and a video screen playing a documentary about... Machu Picchu? We were in and out in about 10 minutes, and left feeling pretty confused.
Written July 12, 2018
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TJIL
Lisbon, Portugal780 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
We decided to drop into this small, downstairs museum on Avenida Sol since it was included with the Tourist Ticket. The main exhibit room had some really interesting (and different/strange) works focusing on religious and related festivals. Probably not to everyone's liking but certainly stimulated some conversations. The real plus was a temporary exhibit of old (early 20th century) photographs of Cusco and city life.
Written August 1, 2016
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hopefulist
The Dalles, Oregon19,074 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We actually really got a kick out of this museum, although we probably wouldn't have prioritized it if it hadn't been on our Boleto Turistico. Some of those artists have a great sense of humor and others a great sense of angst. There were some very cool historical photos of Cusco on display as well. No regrets!
Written May 21, 2016
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Sarah C
Toronto, Canada10 contributions
Sep 2015
Went as part of my walking tour to visit the museums on the tourist card. It was basically one room with folk art made as part of the yearly competition the city holds on December 24th, hence most figurines have a religious theme to them. The other room was basically some photographs of the city. It's located in a municipal building, down in the basement. You wouldn't be missing anything if you skipped it. Also there are washrooms upstairs on the main floor, but be warned take your own toilet paper( there is none inside or ouside the stalls).
Written September 29, 2015
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Paul B
Bedford, UK236 contributions
This is the second most terrible museum on the cusco tourist card. The other is in the council offices in the plaza Recogijo. There are two rooms in a horrid basement in a government office. You have been warned. It is a laugh to think that the local tourist board markets this dreadful place when there are literally thousands of real treasures on the streets above.
Written April 28, 2015
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skadetzfoster
New York City, NY116 contributions
This is the worst "museum" I've ever been to. I wouldn't even call it a museum! It's basically 2 rooms in a crappy basement, filled with five unmarked paintings seriously?) and weird sculptures. One small note indicates that the sculptures are actually just winners from local craft fairs dedicated to Christmas. Ummm.. Modern art??? We had the Tourist Pass so entry was free (thankfully or I would have demanded a refund) but the entrance sign said it cost 70 soles per person!!!! Are you kidding?? Don't waste your time!!!
Written August 11, 2014
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monaHungary
Piliscsaba, Hungary961 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Taking pictures is strictly forbidden which I truly regret in other places. Honestly this place I did not even think about my camera….
Place is stuffed with strange sculptures of that kind you can see in cheap bazaars.
Not worth to go there even if it's included in Boleto Turistico.
Place is stuffed with strange sculptures of that kind you can see in cheap bazaars.
Not worth to go there even if it's included in Boleto Turistico.
Written June 6, 2014
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mwcw
new mexico770 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
A very quirky place located near other Cusco museums. It is included with the tourist pass so we though why not visit? There were some interesting exhibits with humorous depictions of everyday life in Peru. There were also nice black and white photos of Cusco of the past. This museum really isn't well maintained with lots of dust covering the exhibits. It's located in a basement and staffed by an elderly gentleman reading a book. It can be visited in 20-30 minutes.
Written June 21, 2019
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Kira
19 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
This museum consists of a couple rooms full of sculptures and figurines with no explanations or contextual information. Most of the pieces were mildly interesting but a bit odd. I would have liked a bit more info about the significance of the art, as I didn't enjoy it much of its own accord.
Not a total waste of time if you have free entrance from the boleto turistico, but I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to visit this place.
Not a total waste of time if you have free entrance from the boleto turistico, but I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to visit this place.
Written December 25, 2018
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- Mon - Sat 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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