Museo Larco
Museo Larco
4.8
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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The Museo Larco is housed in an exquisite 18th century vice-royal mansion, built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The museum’s galleries exhibit the finest and most magnificent gold and jewelry treasures from Ancient Peru and the renowned erotic collection, one of Peru’s most celebrated attractions. Founded in 1926 and located in Lima, the Museo Larco holds the largest and most important archaeological collection of Ancient Peru in the world. Peru is known worldwide thanks to the legendary Inca Empire on the Andes Mountains; however few are aware that this society existed only for the last 100 years before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores. The Museo Larco portrays to the visitor an engaging narrative, recounting 5000 years in the development of Peru’s pre-Columbian history; thus becoming the ideal means to understand and enjoy Ancient Peru. On the Museum’s terraces overlooking its vibrant and stunning gardens, find Museo Larco´s Café restaurant, where one can savour the best of Peruvian and International cuisine.All in all, it’s accurate to say that to become fascinated by Peruvian history, the journey begins at Museo Larco!
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Neighbourhood: Pueblo Libre
Rich in history and cultural charm, Pueblo Libre is a neighborhood in Lima that tells the city's story through its iconic landmarks and attractions. The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History provides a deep dive into Peru's rich and diverse history, while the Larco Museum boasts a stunning collection of pre-Columbian art. For those with a culinary inclination, a must-visit is Antigua Taberna Queirolo, one of the oldest taverns in Lima, serving delectable traditional Peruvian dishes. Pueblo Libre also has excellent transportation links, making it a convenient starting point for exploring Lima's many other attractions. Rich with character and steeped in history, Pueblo Libre offers a truly Peruvian experience.
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marylgg
Vermont332 contributions
Mar 2025 • Friends
This is one if not the one better museum in precolombian art I have visited in Latin America. It is privately owned. However, the entrance fee is moderate - about 30-40 soles- which relatively cheap to access a 5000 art pieces masterly displaced using museum glass, perfect lighting, description in about 5 languages. The display takes the visitor through the history of the ancient pre Inca history making one to fall in love with the culture and learning to admire such a richness. The erotica salle is as marvelous as the rest of the museum. The gardens are amazing and do the restaurant which has a limited selection of dishes but properly selected to provided visitors with a sample of the AMAZING peruvian gastronomy. I just want to go back again, today and tomorrow..
Written 22 March 2025
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Willian D
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May 2024 • Solo
You can't miss this museum! Essential for anyone in Lima who is interested in pre-Columbian cultures!
The price is a little steep - 40 soles, in May 2024, but it's well worth it... For an additional 10 soles, you can participate in a guided tour in English or Spanish. I recommend you pay this extra amount! The guide Arianna told the history of the pieces with visible affection and also with impeccable English!
Guided tours happen frequently, I only had to wait half an hour to be able to go on one, in the meantime, I looked at the works.
The pre-Columbian erotic art sector will certainly entertain even those who turn their noses up at museums!
The price is a little steep - 40 soles, in May 2024, but it's well worth it... For an additional 10 soles, you can participate in a guided tour in English or Spanish. I recommend you pay this extra amount! The guide Arianna told the history of the pieces with visible affection and also with impeccable English!
Guided tours happen frequently, I only had to wait half an hour to be able to go on one, in the meantime, I looked at the works.
The pre-Columbian erotic art sector will certainly entertain even those who turn their noses up at museums!
Written 29 May 2024
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JElliot32
New South Wales, Australia4,060 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The Larco Museum was our stand-out attraction in Lima, by a long distance. In fact I think it is one of the best museums I have ever visited. As well as the main galleries, which dazzle with their displays of treasure, make sure you visit the extensive Visible Storage rooms which showcase an extraordinary array of 'spare' treasures.
The museum is housed in a 18th century mansion and set amid tranquil lawns and gardens. Restaurant looked good though we didn't eat here.
The museum is housed in a 18th century mansion and set amid tranquil lawns and gardens. Restaurant looked good though we didn't eat here.
Written 16 January 2025
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Jaya_h_c
Fremont, CA102 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We just spent almost a full day at the Museo Larco, which has an amazing collection of pre-Inca artifacts.
What made the trip extra special was the guided tour with Jahssel. They did an amazing job weaving the relics into a memorable story. We lucked out because only two of us were on the 1:30 tour. Jahssel was both knowledgeable and fluent in English and answered questions very patiently.
The 10 soles we spent for each of us ended up being the best 20 soles of the trip. I highly recommend the guided tour. .
What made the trip extra special was the guided tour with Jahssel. They did an amazing job weaving the relics into a memorable story. We lucked out because only two of us were on the 1:30 tour. Jahssel was both knowledgeable and fluent in English and answered questions very patiently.
The 10 soles we spent for each of us ended up being the best 20 soles of the trip. I highly recommend the guided tour. .
Written 10 May 2024
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FabricioSander
Sao Paulo, SP141 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Very cool the museum! One of the best I've ever been. It presents several items with a very detailed description telling the history and region from where the pieces came. There is also a very interesting session of the files that are usually closed to the public and you can get in. It's absurd how much artifact they have. It takes between 1 and 2 hours depending on your pace. Accepts card without extra charge. There is discount for seniors and students.
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Written 29 September 2024
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Addi13
Rowrah, UK99 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Ana amazing collection of pre-Inca ceramics, textiles, metal items and of course the ‘erotic’ gallery. We took a tour with Johanna, an English speaking guide, who was excellent. The tour lasted about an hour and then we spent a further couple of hours examine the thousands of items before having an excellent lunch in the restaurant.
This really is a beautiful museum, a haven of tranquility in the heart of busy Lima.
Highly recommend a visit here
This really is a beautiful museum, a haven of tranquility in the heart of busy Lima.
Highly recommend a visit here
Written 17 July 2024
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JFBell
London, UK417 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
If you ask anyone in the UK what they know of Peru, they will probably say Incas and Macchu Pichu. The pre Inca history is amazing, and goes back over 5000 years. This museum houses a vast array of artefacts from that period. The permanent exhibition contains well displayed items mainly found in pyramids and burial chambers, and there is also a storeroom of pottery and ceramics open for visiting. We were lucky to have a guide, who showed us much of this (she used to be a history teacher, so really knew her stuff). If you don’t have a guide I would think. The audio guide would be a vital adjunct. We came out with our eyes open to a huge mass of Peruvian history that we had not previously heard of. I would reckon it to be a must do for anyone visiting Lima.
Written 7 November 2024
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Claudine D
Ieper (Ypres), Belgium1,391 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Educational museum about the pre-Hispanic history of Peru. Different cultures are discussed, such as the Nazca, the Moche, the Inca and the Chancay.
Everything is beautifully arranged, you admire fine sculptures, jewelry, pottery.
In a separate room you can admire the erotic art collection, which also highlights ancient Peruvian ideas.
Everything is beautifully arranged, you admire fine sculptures, jewelry, pottery.
In a separate room you can admire the erotic art collection, which also highlights ancient Peruvian ideas.
Written 15 June 2024
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Miguemex
Mexico City, Mexico32,371 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Jewels in ceramics and goldsmiths are displayed in a vast conglomeration of Andean cultures (Mochica, Chimú, Chancay, etc.) that masterfully elaborate from the striking ceremonial "Tumi", funeral trousers, crowns, ceremonial vessels, narigueras to erotic representations.
Ritual artistic expression, votive and worldview in fine golden elaboration, in silver, copper, tomb, quartz or turquoise.
Admirable collection of the Larco Museum in Lima, Peru, whose visit I share.
My recommendation is that you visit the Museum cellar there are interesting pieces on display.
Enjoy Museo Larco because: LIFE...is a JOURNEY!
Ritual artistic expression, votive and worldview in fine golden elaboration, in silver, copper, tomb, quartz or turquoise.
Admirable collection of the Larco Museum in Lima, Peru, whose visit I share.
My recommendation is that you visit the Museum cellar there are interesting pieces on display.
Enjoy Museo Larco because: LIFE...is a JOURNEY!
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Written 22 June 2024
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ChickenParm41
USA832 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Nice Museum - Nice Artifacts, some very Erogenous
Took an Uber from our Hotel. Maybe $10 to get in.
Lots of Peruvian artifacts, sculptures, pots, jewelry and more.
There is a video to explain what you are seeing. There are guided tours, but we did it on our own.
Nice Museum in Lima, but preferred the Cathedral/Museum over this place. Still worth seeing. The erogenous items are a sight to behold...lol
There is a restaurant there, but we opted for something a bit more native to the area in Kennedy Park.
Took an Uber from our Hotel. Maybe $10 to get in.
Lots of Peruvian artifacts, sculptures, pots, jewelry and more.
There is a video to explain what you are seeing. There are guided tours, but we did it on our own.
Nice Museum in Lima, but preferred the Cathedral/Museum over this place. Still worth seeing. The erogenous items are a sight to behold...lol
There is a restaurant there, but we opted for something a bit more native to the area in Kennedy Park.
Written 26 May 2024
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Il museo Larco è bellissimo. Posso avere l'indirizzo e-mail della direzione per chiedere un'informazione? Grazie.
Con i più cordiali saluti
Giorgio Zavagli (professore ordinario di Metodologia medica - università di Ferrara, It)
Written 19 December 2019
Susy S
Lima, Peru
Dear Giorgio,
Please send an e-mail to our general information account, which you can find on our TripAdvisor profile or on our website (TripAdvisor does not allow e-mail addresses here).
Grazie!
Written 26 December 2019
Il museo Larco è bellissimo. Posso avere l'indirizzo e-mail della direzikone per chiedere un'informazionbe? Grazie. Con i più cordiali saluti
Giorgio Zavagli (professore ordinario di Metodologia medica - università di Ferrara, It)
Written 19 December 2019
La mail è indicata a piè di pagina del sito ...
Written 20 December 2019
Hola aceptan tarjetas de crédito?
Written 1 November 2019
Susy S
Lima, Peru
Hola Valentina, muchas gracias por la consulta.
En la boletería del museo aceptamos tarjetas Visa, y en el café y la tienda puedes pagar con cualquier tarjeta.
¡Te esperamos!
Written 4 November 2019
Cordial saludo, la exposición de arte erótica es apta para niños? Gracias
Written 10 October 2019
Susy S
Lima, Peru
Hola Jufer, gracias por tu consulta, y disculpa la demora en nuestra respuesta.
Los niños deben visitar las salas del Museo Larco acompañados de un adulto. En el caso de la Sala Erótica, si lo prefieren pueden omitirla, ya que se encuentra en un ambiente separado.
Te recomendamos visitar nuestra página web, sección La Experiencia -> Sala Erótica -> Exposición en Línea (lamentablemente no podemos compartir enlaces aquí), donde encontrarás algunas imágenes y contenidos que puedes consultar como referencia.
¡Los esperamos!
Written 17 October 2019
Salve a tutti, come si arriva al museo da Miraflores? bus/taxi? grazie a tutti
Written 10 June 2019
Meglio un taxi di quelli regolari. Poi ci sono molti taxi o minibus che la gente del posto prende al volo, ma non mi sento di consigliarli. A occhio il Larco potrebbe essere a una decina di km da Miraflores.
Written 10 June 2019
Olá. O Museu abre todos dias ? É aconselhável ir por conta própria saindo de Miraflores ? Se sim, qual a melhor maneira ? Obrigada.
Written 22 March 2019
Eu fui de Miraflores até o museu de Uber, acho que o valor da corrida foi tranquilo e valeu muito a pena pois o museu é maravilhoso.
O legal é que o museu fecha pelas 22h, então dá para deixá-lo como ultima atração do seu dia e jantar lá, pois tem um restaurante ótimo.
Written 22 March 2019
Olá, abre na quinta-feira (11/10)?
Written 30 September 2018
Acredito que sim. Eu visitei este museu em uma sexta-feira.
Written 1 October 2018
Do you have contact information for Nestor Guevara?
Written 16 July 2018
Susy S
Lima, Peru
Dear Jeffrey,
Following Tripadvisor's guidelines, we cannot include links or contact information in our responses.
Please send us an inbox message through our Facebook fanpage, or visit our webpage to find the Education department's contact e-mail.
Written 17 July 2018
Hi, Does the Larco Museum has a parking lot on their premises?
Or any safe place to park a rented car nearby?
Thanks.
Written 27 May 2018
We took a taxi to Museo Larco, so not sure about the parking.
Written 5 June 2018
Hola, esta abierto el museo los domingos? Que valor tiene la entrada para una persona y las visitas guiadas. Es lejos de miraflores? Gracias
Written 20 May 2018
Susy S
Lima, Peru
Hola Belsy, gracias por tu interés en visitar el Museo Larco. La información proporcionada por h_casa es correcta. El museo abre de lunes a domingo, incluido feriados, de 9:00 am a 10:00 pm. Solo los días 24, 25 y 31 de diciembre y 1 enero el horario es hasta las 6:00 pm. El costo de las entradas es de S/30 general, S/25 adultos mayores de 60 años y S/15 estudiantes. Los niños ingresan gratis hasta los 8 años.
Las salas pueden recorrerse de forma independiente o tomar el servicio de guiado, con un costo adicional a la entrada del museo que varía dependiendo de la cantidad de personas (entre S/30 y S/50 por grupo de hasta 10 personas).
En página web del museo podrás encontrar más detalles para planificar tu visita.
¡Te esperamos!
Written 25 May 2018
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