Larco Museum is a is a pre-Columbian art museum in downtown Lima, Peru. Larco's building dates back to 18th-century. It used to be a vice-royal building that's constructed on a pre-Columbian pyramid of 7th century.
The museum bears Rafael Larco Herrera's name, the person who provided the basic collection of the museum. In 1925 he obtained a collection of 600 vases and other archaeological ceramic objects.
The museum opened up on Peruvian Independence day, July 28, 1926.
Larco Museum also features a daughter museum, named the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, located in Cusco, Peru.
The Museum's permanent exhibition represents 10,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is comprised of several halls. The Gold and Silver Gallery exhibits the largest collection of pre-Columbian jewelry. The museum has a whole gallery representing world's largest collection of erotic ceramics.
The Cultures Gallery shows the visitors the many cultures and civilization that in that lands. Cupisnique, Vicus, Mochica, Nazca, Inca and many more that you can learn here!
The museum entrance ticket costs 30 Peruvian Sol or ~10 USD per adult.
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Museo Larco tours
Experience two of Lima's top attractions on this evening tour. With your guide, first visit the Larco Museum (Museo Larco) to learn about pre-Columbian culture and see ancient artifacts like ceramics and pots, and then be wowed at the Magic Water Circuit (El Circuito Mágico del Agua), a spectacular...
Experience one of Lima’s top museums at night! This evening out includes a guided tour of the fascinating Larco Museum, full of pre-Columbian artifacts like jewelry, ceramics and pots that offer insight into the cultures of ancient Peru. You’ll then sit down to a gourmet dinner of Peruvian dishes,...
Experience all the quintessential attractions and activities of Lima in one busy but fun day! This full-day Lima tour combines city sightseeing with a seaside lunch, Peruvian history and a modern-day water-and-light show that will make your jaw drop. See landmarks like the Huaca Pucllana, Cathedral of...
For the traveler who only has one day to spare in the capital city, this is the perfect tour for you! We'll cover all of the major highlights that Lima has to offer from pre-Incan history and colonial architecture to award winning gastronomy and culture. With your private guide and transportation...
On this half-day, small-group tour you will visit the most important landmarks of the city of Lima including “Huaca Huallamarca,” a pre-Inca adobe pyramid. You will also visit Larco Museum, try a delicious desert at Cafe del Museo, and visit historical downtown Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage site....
Get a glimpse into 5,000 years of Peruvian history with an admission ticket to Lima's Larco Museum. Located inside an 18th-century colonial mansion, this comprehensive museum offers the full picture of Peru's incredible culture and history. See how iconic sites like Cusco, the Nazca Lines, and Machu...
The Curator was genuinely enthusiastic. presenting interesting facts that were engaging to the visitors. Not only did he know the history and its significance in the culture, his ability to share that history made us feel as if we were living those time periods. Tremendous collection of artifacts. must see visit if visiting Lima. The museum gardens are beautiful!