Taki Museum
Over 400 traditional instruments from the Andes, Amazon, and beyond.
Located in the city of Cusco, Peru, the Taki Museum opened its doors to the public, showcasing a unique collection of over 400 original musical instruments. These instruments represented the traditions of the indigenous and mestizo peoples of the Andes, the Amazon, and other regions of the Americas and the world.
The Taki Museum featured instruments crafted from a fascinating array of materials, shapes, and sizes, each reflecting diverse sound production techniques and playing methods. Visitors had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the melodies, rhythms, and harmonies through guided tours, live demonstrations, and an extensive archive of original field recordings.
Beyond its exhibits, the museum was a vibrant space that hosted Andean music sessions, meditation and healing rituals with ancestral music, musical improvisation sessions, as well as lectures, workshops, and seminars.
Although the Taki Museum closed its doors in 2012, its vision remains alive. The Taki Project aims to revive the museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas while creating a new cultural center where music and ancestral traditions are preserved, celebrated, and shared with the world.
Some Instruments from the Taki Museum
