Museum of Sacred Plants
| Established | July 8, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Location | Calle Santa Teresa 351 Cusco, Peru |
| Type | Anthropology of Peru |
| Director | Alejandro Camino Diez-Canseco |
| Website | www.museoplantascusco.org |
The "Museum of Sacred, Magical and Medicinal Plants Museum" is a privately owned museum of Anthropology, located in Cusco, Peru. The Museum was established in 2011 in Cusco, Peru, as a non-profit organization. The mission of the Museum is to contribute to the conservation of the vegetal wealth of South America, in particular those plants that contribute to human wellbeing, and the associated indigenous traditional knowledge on the medicinal use of plant resources.
According to Fodors, "It's a great opportunity to get a more thorough understanding about plants that were, and still are, a vital part of the indigenous cultures of Peru."[1] TripAdvisor says "is a museum to learn about all the Andean plants and their use."[2]
Exhibitions
Permanent exhibits
The Museum has several permanent exhibitions in 9 halls.
Other points of interest
The Museum Shop has a wide diversity of natural products not easily found elsewhere, as well as indigenous craft arts, books, and magazines.
References
- ^ "Museo de Plantas Sagradas: Review". Fodor's Travel Intelligence. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
- ^ "TripAdvisor Cusco: Museums & Attractions". TripAdvisor - Cusco: Museums & Attractions. Retrieved 27 May 2013.