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Museum · Lima

Museo de la Electricidad

Museo de La Electricidad

  • Good for families
Open today, 09:00 – 17:00
Today
Open today, 09:00 – 17:00
Accessibility
Step-free
Price
Not recorded
Standing
Must see
Rank
Rank 36 of 14,583
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Plan your visit.

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday 09:00 – 17:00
Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday 09:00 – 17:00

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

Admission

Not recorded

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets · Available
  • Pushchair access · Available
  • Step-free access · Available
  • Toilets · Available

Source · Checked 2026-08-31

A photograph of Museo de la Electricidad
Photograph · Xauxa Håkan Svensson · CC BY-SA 3.0

About Museo de la Electricidad

The Museo de la Electricidad is a small science and technology museum located in Barranco, Lima. It documents the history of electrification in Peru and the development of historic urban transport systems. The museum preserves and presents technological heritage related to electrical infrastructure and public transit evolution. It occupies a modest footprint within the bohemian Barranco district, contributing to the neighbourhood's cultural landscape alongside its better-known galleries and restaurants. The museum operates independently with its own online presence. Open Tuesday-Sunday approximately 09:00-17:00; closed Monday. Educational programmes may use booked times. The Barranco museum has level public galleries, ramps and accessible visitor facilities. Open Tuesday-Sunday approximately 09:00-17:00; closed Monday. Educational programmes may use booked times. General public access is free; independently operated activities can cost extra. Accessibility is YES: The Barranco museum has level public galleries, ramps and accessible visitor facilities. The museum is at Avenida Pedro de Osma 105, Barranco. Use Metropolitano Bulevar or taxi to Museo de la Electricidad. Dated closures, weather, ceremonies, military operations or operator notices can replace ordinary access. Transport, optional tours, commercial activities and separately ticketed programmes remain excluded unless stated. Open Tuesday-Sunday approximately 09:00-17:00; closed Monday. Educational programmes may use booked times. General public access is free; independently operated activities can cost extra. The Barranco museum has level public galleries, ramps and accessible visitor facilities. The museum is at Avenida Pedro de Osma 105, Barranco. Use Metropolitano Bulevar or taxi to Museo de la Electricidad. Open Open Tuesday-Sunday approximately 09:00-17:00; closed Monday. Educational programmes may use booked times. General public access is free; independently operated activities can cost extra. Accessibility is YES: The Barranco museum has level public galleries, ramps and accessible visitor facilities.

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A photograph of Museo de la Electricidad
Photograph · AlejandroFC · CC BY-SA 4.0

What's inside

The museum's collections focus on electrification history and historic urban transport artefacts. Exhibits trace the technological progression of electrical systems and their integration into city infrastructure. The specific scope remains concentrated on scientific and technological themes rather than broad social history. Visitors should expect a specialised collection with narrow thematic focus appropriate to its small scale. General public access is free; independently operated activities can cost extra. The museum is at Avenida Pedro de Osma 105, Barranco. Use Metropolitano Bulevar or taxi to Museo de la Electricidad.

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How long to spend

A typical visit to this small museum requires approximately forty-five minutes to one hour for thorough examination of exhibits. The compact size of the Barranco facility limits extended engagement, though enthusiasts of technological history may linger longer over specific displays. Casual visitors passing through the district might allocate shorter periods. The museum's concentrated subject matter suits brief, focused visits rather than full-day excursions. Personal interest in electrical engineering or urban transport history significantly influences optimal duration. Accessibility is YES: The Barranco museum has level public galleries, ramps and accessible visitor facilities.

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Season and crowds

Open Tuesday-Sunday approximately 09:00-17:00; closed Monday. Educational programmes may use booked times. Worship, weather, restoration and events can replace ordinary access. The museum is at Avenida Pedro de Osma 105, Barranco. Use Metropolitano Bulevar or taxi to Museo de la Electricidad.

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Tickets

General public access is free; independently operated activities can cost extra. The base amount and currency follow the operator tariff; premium products and separate institutions remain excluded unless named. Dated closures, weather, ceremonies, military operations or operator notices can replace ordinary access.

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A photograph of Museo de la Electricidad
Photograph · El Surquillano · CC0

Getting there

The museum is at Avenida Pedro de Osma 105, Barranco. Use Metropolitano Bulevar or taxi to Museo de la Electricidad. Use the named entrance or stop because hills, security and historic streets change the approach. Transport, optional tours, commercial activities and separately ticketed programmes remain excluded unless stated.

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What to watch out for

The Barranco museum has level public galleries, ramps and accessible visitor facilities. Open Tuesday-Sunday approximately 09:00-17:00; closed Monday. Educational programmes may use booked times. General public access is free; independently operated activities can cost extra. Accessibility is YES: The Barranco museum has level public galleries, ramps and accessible visitor facilities. Historic surfaces, crowds and security remain relevant.

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Photography

Small independent museums frequently maintain restrictive or variable approaches to visitor photography, particularly concerning technical artefacts and documentation. Flash photography may damage sensitive materials if permitted at all. Visitors should observe posted signage or seek staff clarification upon entry rather than assuming unrestricted photographic rights. Social media documentation of visits remains popular but may be constrained. Respect for institutional policies preserves future access and protects potentially unique historical materials from degradation through unregulated imaging practices. General public access is free; independently operated activities can cost extra.

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Place details and sources

Address
Avenida Pedro De Osma, 105, 15063, Barranco, Lima OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Type of place
Museum OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Established
1994 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Opened
1994 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Operator
Municipalidad de Barranco OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09

Common questions

Is Electricity Museum open to visitors?

Open Tuesday-Sunday approximately 09:00-17:00; closed Monday. Educational programmes may use booked times.

How much is base admission?

General public access is free; independently operated activities can cost extra.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility is YES: The Barranco museum has level public galleries, ramps and accessible visitor facilities.

How do visitors get there?

The museum is at Avenida Pedro de Osma 105, Barranco. Use Metropolitano Bulevar or taxi to Museo de la Electricidad.

Can the schedule change?

Dated closures, weather, ceremonies, military operations or operator notices can replace ordinary access.

What does base admission exclude?

Transport, optional tours, commercial activities and separately ticketed programmes remain excluded unless stated.

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Within 3 min on foot
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Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·