Larco Museum Admission Ticket: Peek into 5,000 Years of Peruvian History and Culture
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585 Ratings
Lima
Discover 5,000 years of Peruvian history and culture at Lima's Larco Museum. Explore iconic sites, ancient artifacts, and a unique collection of erotic art.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Museo Larco - See how Peru’s iconic historical sites like Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines are connected to each other and its indigenous cultures with this admission ticket to Lima’s Larco Museum. Founded in 1926 by Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle, the museum showcases remarkable chronological galleries providing an excellent overview of 5,000 years of pre-Columbian Peruvian history. Visiting the museum is an excellent way for any visitor to Peru to frame their trip in the bigger picture of Peru’s complicated and fascinating past.
The museum is located in a unique 18th-century colonial mansion that was built on top of a 7th-century, pre-Columbian pyramid. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it features the finest gold and silver collection from ancient Peru in the world. It’s also home to a large collection of erotic art. Visitors wanting an even more in-depth understanding of Peruvian history can take a look at the museum’s storage area, which is open to the public and is home to 45.000 classified archaeological objects.
What's Included
- Entrance fee included
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour
Additional Information
Gain insight into Peru’s 5,000-year history with an entry pass to the Larco Museum in Lima. Housed in an 18th-century colonial manor, this extensive museum provides a comprehensive glimpse of Peru’s rich heritage and history. Understand how significant sites like Cusco, the Nazca Lines, and Machu Picchu play essential roles and learn about the enduring impact of the majestic Sun and Moon Pyramids on today’s Peruvian culture. Your entry ticket unlocks an amazing array of displays, invaluable gold and silver pieces, and a collection of erotic art.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Your tickets will be held at the box office for collection on the day of your visit
Location
Museo Larco
Avenida Bolivar 1515, Pueblo Libre
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Raulmarum584
Mar 23, 2024
SAFETY PIN - Very nice museum, if you have the possibility, it is the most beautiful museum in Lima.... Not only is it an incredible museum....also its entire space is of very good taste. It has a bar and restaurant on 2 floors.... and some incredible Santaritas
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924sylviae
Mar 23, 2024
An impressive view of Peru's history - The museum is located on a private property, with gardens that are beautifully kept. There are two sections for the exhibits, the main area host an impressive collection of artifacts from various cultures and historic periods of Peruvian history, and there is a small separated area for seductive artifacts.
It is a very informative and educational visit.
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Curiosity49206191503
Mar 19, 2024
Outstanding museum - One of the most beautiful museums we have ever visited! Access to the entire collection is extremely rare. Great exhibition, very well set up and lit.
Magnificent garden with beautiful and fine. Restaurant. An absolute must in Lima!
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Biancapk4060qs
Jan 3, 2024
So much to see and learn - It's a fascinating museum with a superb collection from the different cultures that lived in Peru.
I would definitely recommend coming here when you are in Lima
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Janky2734fv
Dec 20, 2023
Best collections of Peruvian culture, history, and art - Museo Larco is the best collection of Peruvian Indian cultures and arts from prehistoric to post Conquistador times. All of the exhibits had English and other language explanations,so it was easy to see the museum at our own pace without a guide.
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Ajay_r
Dec 16, 2023
Best museum in Lima to learn about the history - The exhibition is a “must see”. Also the storage section was fascinating. Got to see more variations of the ceramics that where not exhibited
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Loveitoutdoors
Oct 9, 2023
There was no line at 3pm ! - There was no line at 3pm ! And we stumbled in when an English tour was starting. The staff is friendly and accommodating. We had dinner reservations at the Larco Restaurant. Fabulous experience . Dinner was the best we had in Lima and the atmosphere was delightful !
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Eastlight54
Oct 8, 2023
Best museum I have ever visited - This place is a real gem, packed full of ancient artefacts, mainly pottery, great explanations, beautiful gardens and access to the storage rooms. The erotic gallery is certainly illuminating! You could spend hours here.
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David_b
Oct 7, 2023
Perspective on Pre-Columbian Culture - After a exploring Cusco and immersing in the Incan culture, this museum gave an excellent perspective on the totality of pre-Colombian history. Definitely worth the visit. Strong encourage dining at the restaurant where the food was quite good and the ambiance excellent!
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Barton
Oct 3, 2023
Don’t miss the Museo Larco! - The skip the line tickets worked as expected. Worth noting is you can join a guided tour in English or Spanish for 10 Soles per person. It was worth the overview and we later went through the museum at our own pace.
If you’re interested in the pre-Columbian history of Peru don’t miss the Museo Larco
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