While not as showy as the Royal Tombs, this little gem is worth a look if you are interested in the area. Burning was one of the earliest excavators (as opposed to looters) and the displays are largely his discoveries. It's a good story and the artifacts are always interesting.

For me, it should be #1 museum to visit in Lambayeque. It is not as dazzling as Tumbas Reales museum, but it presents the originals, not copies, and a LARGE collection; around 1300+ items of Moche, Chavín, Vicús, Inca cultures and others. Some pieces date of more than 10,000 years ago. The collection is well organized and described. If you... More

The Bruning museum is located near the center of Lambayeque, and approximately 5 blocks from the Museo Reales del Senor de Sipan. The Bruning Museum is quite different from the "Sipan" museum in that it has a modest display (but quite interesting) of gold and silver jewelry, excellent display of ceramics, ceramic moulds, weapons and agricultural implements from the various... More

An amazing collection but needs creature comfort updates....like ventilation