Museum
Casa Concha
📍 Casa Concha, Cusco, Peru
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★★★★★
Quick Facts
- Location
- Peru, Cusco
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Ticket Price
- Around S/20 (confirm on site)
- Address
- Casa Concha, Cusco, Peru
- Coordinates
- -13.5170, -71.9750
Introduction
Casa Concha ('House of the Shell') is a colonial stone mansion in Cusco run by the National University of San Antonio Abad del Cuzco. It is famous for displaying the Machu Picchu artifacts returned from Yale University — ceramics, bone and metal objects — making it a key stop for understanding Inca archaeology and the Bingham expeditions.
✨ Highlights
1
The Bingham collection
Main display of Machu Picchu artifacts after their return from Yale — pots, bone tools and ritual objects.
2
Colonial mansion
Built atop an Inca noble's residence, with a preserved courtyard and woodwork.
3
Archaeology narrative
Objects link the Inca world with 20th-century exploration and the modern repatriation story.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Calle Ahuacpinta 503, Cusco, Peru
→Time needed：About 1 hour
→Ticket Information：Around S/20 (confirm on site)
💡 Tips
• Visit after Machu Picchu to connect the objects with the site.
• No flash photography; follow staff guidance near fragile ceramics.
• Pair it with the nearby Textile Center on the same street.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Casa Concha?
Around S/20 (confirm on site)
Any practical tips for visiting Casa Concha?
Visit after Machu Picchu to connect the objects with the site. No flash photography; follow staff guidance near fragile ceramics.
How long should I spend at Casa Concha?
A typical visit takes 1 hour.
