The January edition of the Open Museums Program (MUA), the first of 2026, held on Sunday, January 4, registered a total of 18,079 visitors to the 52 state-run museums across the country, reported the Ministry of Culture (Mincul).
This initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Culture, "offers free access (to state-run museums) and encourages citizen participation in the country's cultural spaces."
This time, the audience consisted of adults (11,679), students (1,385), children (3,412), senior citizens (1,529), people with disabilities (47), and military personnel (9), who participated in inclusive guided tours, sensory experiences, participatory workshops, and accessible exhibits.
All these activities are designed to “guarantee the enjoyment of culture under equal conditions.”
The museums with the highest visitor participation were the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum in Lambayeque (2,667 visitors), the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru in Lima (2,480), and the Chan Chan Site Museum in La Libertad (1,237).
Also noteworthy were the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum of the Belén Monumental Complex in Cajamarca (1,123) and the Túcume Site Museum in Lambayeque (955).
Cultural rights
The Open Museums program is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, within the framework of Law No. 30599, which stipulates that on the first Sunday of each month, Peruvian citizens have free access to archaeological sites, museums, and historical sites administered by the State nationwide.
This measure aligns with the objectives of the National Cultural Policy, “contributing to the exercise of citizens’ cultural rights, such as strengthening the appreciation of cultural diversity and cultural heritage.”
The museums are open throughout the week. The public can find the complete list and plan their next visit online: click here.
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Published: 1/7/2026