On View Through March 6, 2022: Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru
Embark on a journey through time and discover a culture that thrived in a mythic world. Explore the world premiere exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru! Behold the marvels of engineering that sheltered a truly spiritual civilization and the ornate riches they once cherished.This all-new, immersive museum experience will transport you to the jewel of the only cradle of civilization in the Southern Hemisphere, the Incan city of Machu Picchu. You will walk among a stunning selection of 192 artifacts from royal tombs that include spectacular objects that belonged to noble Andean lords. Here you will plunge into the Amazon rainforest and come face-to-face with one of the most impressive collections of gold treasures to ever tour the world.
In the News – Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru
The Museum and Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peruhave been featured in the New York Times as destination highlights for people visiting for Miami Art Week.In one article, Andrew James Hamilton, a curator at the Art Institute of Chicago, said the works featured in the exhibition are among the finest examples of pre-Columbian art. “This is the crème de la crème,” he said. “These are the kinds of works that museums around the world are trying constantly to get on loan.”You can read the articles here and here. Click on the button below to see more of the great press this blockbuster exhibition has been receiving!
Reserve your free Member tickets today
Reservations are required for admission to Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru. Museum Members get free timed exhibition tickets based on their Membership Level.Already a Member? Go to Member Login and use your Member ID and Primary Member Last Name to unlock your member benefits.Not a Member? Join today!Call our Box Office at 561.392.2500, ext. 228 for assistance.
Machu Picchu School Field Trips
Bring your students for a once-in-a-lifetime experience they’ll never forget.This remarkable exhibition introduces students to the histories and worldviews of five ancient Andean societies that flourished prior to Inca rule. With an extensive teacher resource guide to prepare for the museum visit, teachers can use object-based learning to reinforce curriculum and implement standards. A student guide directs how to analyze the ways that objects tell stories of ancient life.
Events
Beyond the Incas: Understanding the Art of the Ancient Andes
Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC)
Dec. 12, 2021 / 3:00 – 4:00 pm
See more upcoming events for Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru at bocamuseum.org/events.