Free things to do in Lima
44 places in Lima you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free museums & galleries in Lima
- Casa de OsambelaJirón Conde de Superunda
- Casa O'Higgins554 Jirón de la UniónMon–Sun 10:00-20:00
- Lugar de la MemoriaTue–Sun 10:00-18:00
- Museo Central474 Jirón LampaMon–Fri 10:00-16:30 · Sat–Sun 10:00-13:00
- Museo de Arte de San Marcos (UNMSM)1222 Avenida Nicolás de PierolaMon–Fri 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
- Museo de Sitio Parque de La Muralla100 Jirón AmazonasMon–Fri 10:00-18:00
- Museo Electoral y de la Democracia1070 Avenida Nicolas de PiérolaMon–Fri 08:00-16:00
- Palacio Torre TagleJirón Ucayali
- Pinacoteca Pancho Fierro141 Conde de SuperundaMon–Fri 08:30-16:00
Free landmarks & monuments in Lima
- Antonia Moreno Leyva
- Bartolomé Herrera
- Complejo Arqueológico Mangomarca
- Eduardo Dibós Dammert
- Edwin Vásquez Cam
- Fortaleza de Campoy
- Hipólito Unanue
- Huaca Canto Chico
- Huaca El Sauce
- Huaca Florida
- Huaca Huallamarca
- Huaca La MercedAvenida Principal
- Huaca Pampa Cueva
- Huaca Pucllana
- Huaca San Borja
- Freedom
- Libertador Simón Bolívar
- Memorial El ojo que llora
- Pierre de Coubertin
- Puruchuco
- Santa Rosa de Lima
- Sebastián Lorente
- German Tower
- Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre
Free parks & viewpoints in Lima
- Alameda de los Descalzos
- June 7 ParkOpen 24/7
- Love Park
- Parque de la Exposición
- Parque de La Muralla
- Parque Islas Malvinas
- John F. Kennedy ParkOpen 24/7
- Parque ReductoMon–Sun 07:00-18:00
- Parque Reducto N°5
- University ParkAvenida Nicolás de PierolaMon–Sun 10:00-20:00
- Miguel Grau SquareVía Expresa Almirante Miguel Grau
When museums in Peru open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Lima
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Lima, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked