Arequipa doesn’t count with any relevant theater, and sporadically there are some events but usually come from Lima. There are very few concerts along the year, although there is an orchestra that plays often. However In addition, there is a number of cultural centres.such as: The Institute Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (Melgar 109), the Institute Cultural Peruano Aleman (Ugarte 207) and the Alianza Francesa (Santa Catalina 208). Also the City of Arequipa count with excellent museums and art galleries where you can appreciate magnificent works of painting, ceramic, photographs, sculptures etc.
The most recommendable are:
Contemporary Art Museum
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (Contemporary Art Museum)
Location: Tacna and Arica 201, Arequipa, Peru,
Open: Tuesday to Friday – 10:00 to 17:0, Saturday and Sunday – 10:00 to 14:00
Museo de Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa
Location: Melgar 303, Arequipa, Peru
Open: Monday to Saturday – 09:00 to 16:30, Sunday – 09:00 to 12:30
Museo Santuarios Andinos (Andean Sanctuaries Museum)
Location: Santa Catalina 210, Cercado, Arequipa, Peru, PE
Open: Monday to Saturday – 09:00 to 18:00, Sunday – 09:00 to 15:00
Museo Histórico Municipal (Municipal History Museum of Arequipa)
Location: Plaza San Francisco 407, Arequipa, Peru, PE
Open: Monday to Saturday – 09:00 to 17:00.
Museo de Arqueológico de Universidad Católica de Santa Maria (Archeological museum)
Location: Cruz Verde 303, Arequipa, Peru
Opens: Monday to Saturday – 09:00 to 17:00
