Lima Art Museum, usually called MALI, is inside Parque de la Exposición at Av. 9 de Diciembre 125, near Plaza Grau. If you want the calmest first-time route from Jorge Chávez International Airport, take an official taxi or ride-hailing car directly to MALI or Parque de la Exposición. If you want a more budget-friendly route, use an official airport-to-city service such as AeroDirecto Centro toward central Lima, then finish with a short ride or a simple approach from Estación Central.

Know the museum’s real access anchors

Lima Art Museum is usually referred to as MALI. It is located inside Parque de la Exposición, so the useful arrival words are not only “Lima Art Museum.”

Keep these names ready before you travel:

MALI
Museo de Arte de Lima
Parque de la Exposición
Av. 9 de Diciembre 125
Paseo Colón
Plaza Grau
Estación Central

Estación Central is the most useful public-transport anchor if you are already in central Lima. It is not the museum entrance, but it gives you a known place from which to walk or take a short ride toward Parque de la Exposición.

If a driver or map app seems unsure, show the official museum address before starting the ride. This is more reliable than simply saying “Lima Art Museum” and hoping the app chooses the correct pin.

From Jorge Chávez International Airport to MALI

From Jorge Chávez International Airport, the calmest route is an official taxi, private transfer, or ride-hailing car directly to MALI or Parque de la Exposición. This is the best choice if you are arriving with luggage, landing late, or visiting the museum soon after your flight.

Before the ride starts, check that the destination pin is set to MALI, Parque de la Exposición, or Av. 9 de Diciembre 125. If the driver seems unsure, show the museum name and address on your phone.

For a more budget-friendly route, check the current AeroDirecto Centro or official airport-to-city service options. The practical plan is to use the bus for the airport-to-city part, then finish with a short taxi or ride-hailing trip to MALI. Do not force the final leg on foot if the drop-off point leaves you with confusing crossings or traffic.

This route works because it separates the trip into two clear parts: first reach central Lima, then make the final approach to the museum simple.

Give yourself a small cushion before your planned museum visit. Airport exit flow, traffic, and central Lima road conditions can change on the day.

Budget route from the airport

If your priority is saving money, the cleanest budget idea is not to use public transport all the way to the museum door. Instead, use an official airport-to-city route for the longer airport segment, then finish with a short direct ride.

Check the current AeroDirecto Centro stops before leaving the airport. The useful idea is to reach central Lima first, then avoid a confusing final walk by using a short taxi or ride-hailing ride to MALI, Parque de la Exposición, or Plaza Grau.

Once you get off the airport bus, step away from the curb before opening your map. Do not request a ride while standing in a chaotic pickup spot. Choose a calmer curb, check the museum pin, and then request the final short ride.

This keeps the budget benefit without turning the last kilometer into the most stressful part of the trip.

From Estación Central to MALI

Estación Central is the best public-transport anchor for MALI if you are already moving through central Lima. MALI’s own access guide points visitors toward Estación Central and then onward to the museum.

After you arrive at Estación Central, step out carefully and orient toward Parque de la Exposición, Av. 9 de Diciembre, or Plaza Grau. If the route feels clear and you are comfortable walking, continue toward the museum through the park-side area.

If traffic, construction, or crossings make the route feel awkward, use a short taxi or ride-hailing ride from Estación Central to MALI or Parque de la Exposición. This is still budget-friendly compared with a full airport taxi, and it avoids turning the last few minutes into the hardest part of the trip.

Estación Central is useful because it gives you a stable place to reset. If your first route from the airport or another district becomes confusing, getting back to a known central transport anchor can make the final approach easier.

Public transport without overcomplicating it

Public transport can help if you already understand your starting point, but MALI is not a route where first-time visitors should chase the cheapest possible final stop. The goal is to reach a clear central anchor, then finish calmly.

If you are coming from the airport, check AeroDirecto Centro or another official airport-to-city option first. If you are already in the city, look for routes that bring you close to Estación Central, Parque de la Exposición, or Plaza Grau.

Once you are close, do not be afraid to finish with a short taxi or ride-hailing ride. In Lima, that final short ride can be the difference between a calm museum arrival and a stressful walk through busy crossings.

This approach is still budget-friendly because you are not taking a full airport taxi. You are using public transport for the longer part and paying only to simplify the final approach.

Taxi or ride-hailing to the museum

Taxi or ride-hailing is the simplest full route from the airport and also the easiest final leg from central Lima. Set the destination as MALI, Museo de Arte de Lima, Parque de la Exposición, or Av. 9 de Diciembre 125.

Before starting the ride, check that the pin is near Parque de la Exposición and Plaza Grau. If the app shows a vague museum result or a different district, correct it before moving.

For drop-off, ask for the safest curb near the museum or park entrance. If the driver cannot stop exactly at the entrance because of traffic or construction, choose a nearby safe drop-off and walk the final short distance from there.

Keep your bag in front of you and avoid placing essentials loosely on the seat. After getting out, step away from traffic first, then check your phone, wallet, keys, and ticket or reservation before walking toward the museum.

Walking only when you are already close

Walking can work well if you are already near Parque de la Exposición, Plaza Grau, Paseo Colón, or Estación Central. It is less ideal if your map shows a long walk through busy roads or several awkward crossings.

Before walking, check the route length and the number of major crossings. Choose the route that looks clearer, not the one that saves one or two minutes through side streets.

If you are walking from Estación Central, aim toward Parque de la Exposición and the museum-side access. If the area feels confusing because of roadworks or traffic, pause and reset rather than continuing in a random direction.

Walking should feel short and readable. If it starts to feel complicated, take a short ride for the final leg.

The final approach through Parque de la Exposición

The final approach should feel like you are arriving at a museum inside a major park, not just stopping at a random curb. Look for Parque de la Exposición, Plaza Grau, Av. 9 de Diciembre, or Paseo Colón as your practical orientation points.

MALI’s access information identifies Puerta 9 on Av. 28 de Julio as a main park gate and Puerta 3A on Av. 9 de Diciembre 125 as another useful access point. If you enter through the park, keep walking toward the museum building rather than stopping at the first open green area.

One possible confusing moment is construction or traffic around Av. 9 de Diciembre and central Lima roads. If the immediate curb feels awkward, pause at a safer point and re-check whether you should aim for the park gate, Plaza Grau, or the museum-side access.

When you can clearly connect the park entrance, the museum building, and your walking path, you are close enough to slow down. Step away from traffic, check your phone and wallet, then continue toward the visitor entrance.

If you feel turned around

If you feel turned around near the museum, do not keep walking through busy streets at random. Reset to one of three anchors: Estación Central, Parque de la Exposición, or Plaza Grau.

If you are still in central Lima but not close to the park, request a short taxi or ride-hailing ride to MALI or Parque de la Exposición. If you are already near the park edge, look for a marked park gate or use the museum address, Av. 9 de Diciembre 125, as your map target.

Plaza San Martín can be useful if you are still in the historic center, but it should not be the main reset point once you are already near MALI. At that stage, the better anchors are Estación Central, Plaza Grau, and Parque de la Exposición.

The calmest recovery move is usually one clean action: either return to Estación Central, request a short ride to MALI, or aim for Parque de la Exposición and re-check the museum entrance from there.

Best route by situation

If you are arriving from Jorge Chávez International Airport and want the least stress, take an official taxi, private transfer, or ride-hailing car directly to MALI or Parque de la Exposición.

If you want a more budget-friendly airport route, use AeroDirecto Centro or another official airport-to-city service toward central Lima, then finish with a short taxi or ride-hailing ride to MALI.

If you are already in central Lima, use Estación Central, Parque de la Exposición, or Plaza Grau as your main anchors.

If you are near Estación Central, walk only if the route feels clear. Otherwise, take a short ride to avoid awkward crossings.

If you are carrying luggage, visiting late in the day, or short on time, choose a direct ride rather than trying to make every segment public transport.

FAQ

What is the best way to get to Lima Art Museum from the airport?

The easiest route is an official taxi, private transfer, or ride-hailing car directly to MALI or Parque de la Exposición. A more budget-friendly route is to use an official airport-to-city service toward central Lima, then finish with a short taxi or ride-hailing ride.

Is MALI inside Parque de la Exposición?

Yes. MALI is located inside Parque de la Exposición. That is why Parque de la Exposición, Av. 9 de Diciembre, Paseo Colón, and Plaza Grau are useful arrival anchors.

Is Estación Central a good anchor for MALI?

Yes. Estación Central is one of the best public-transport anchors for MALI if you are already in central Lima. From there, you can walk if the route feels clear or take a short ride to the museum.

Should I use Metro Line 1 to reach MALI?

Not as the main first-time route unless it clearly fits your exact starting point. For most visitors, Estación Central, Parque de la Exposición, and a short taxi or ride-hailing finish are more practical.

What should I tell a taxi or ride-hailing driver?

Use “MALI,” “Museo de Arte de Lima,” “Parque de la Exposición,” or “Av. 9 de Diciembre 125.” If needed, show the map pin and confirm that the destination is near Plaza Grau.

What if the driver cannot stop at the exact entrance?

Ask for the closest safe drop-off near Parque de la Exposición, Plaza Grau, or the museum-side access. Step away from traffic first, then walk the final short distance.

Is Plaza San Martín the best reset point?

Only if you are still in the historic center. Once you are near MALI, better reset anchors are Estación Central, Parque de la Exposición, and Plaza Grau.

Quick checklist

Save MALI and Parque de la Exposición in your map app before leaving.

Use Av. 9 de Diciembre 125 as the address reference.

From the airport, choose direct taxi or ride-hailing for the calmest route.

For a budget route, use official airport-to-city transport first, then a short final ride.

Use Estación Central as the main public-transport anchor.

Look for Parque de la Exposición, Plaza Grau, Puerta 9, or Puerta 3A near arrival.

Do not force the final walk if crossings or traffic feel confusing.

Check your phone, wallet, keys, and ticket before walking toward the museum entrance.

Sources checked

Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI) – confirmed official address, visitor information, opening hours, and ticket access – https://mali.pe/es/entradas/

Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI) – confirmed access guide, Parque de la Exposición location, Puerta 9, Puerta 3A, Estación Central walking access, and visitor entry points – https://educacion.mali.pe/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Como-llegar-al-MALI-2.pdf

Ministerio de Cultura del Perú – confirmed MALI museum registry, Palacio de la Exposición location, collection context, and address – https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-arte-de-lima-mali

ATU / Gobierno del Perú – confirmed AeroDirecto authorized stops and Google Maps stop links for airport access – https://www.gob.pe/institucion/atu/noticias/1201660-aerodirecto-ubica-tu-paradero-con-google-maps-para-ir-al-nuevo-aeropuerto-jorge-chavez

ATU / MTC – confirmed AeroDirecto Centro route context between Cercado de Lima and the new Jorge Chávez Airport – https://www.gob.pe/institucion/atu/noticias/1125032-mtc-aerodirecto-centro-conectara-el-cercado-de-lima-con-el-nuevo-aeropuerto-jorge-chavez

Last updated: June 2026