Museo Larco, Lima: Hours, Address, Museo Larco Reviews: 5/5
Museo Larco
Museo Larco
5
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
MUSEO LARCO OPENS FROM 9AM TO 10PM, DAILY. 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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GAJ 93
London, UK61 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
A must visit in Lima ,The entrance fee of 35 soles is worth it .I did not take a guide as everything was written in English /Spanish/French/German .
Very clear to follow and enjoy on your own.Pics are allowed .One hour is enough if you are in a hurry .I was there in new year so I booked to enjoy the restaurant .food is good but extremely noisy and loud if you are sitting in the gardens for lunch .I opted to sit inside for more tranquil time
Very clean and Covid mediates are followed
The artifacts are pre Columbian and they are beyond imagination (if you are interested in that era) .The visit will complement your Peru visit at the end or give it a great entrance .
Very clear to follow and enjoy on your own.Pics are allowed .One hour is enough if you are in a hurry .I was there in new year so I booked to enjoy the restaurant .food is good but extremely noisy and loud if you are sitting in the gardens for lunch .I opted to sit inside for more tranquil time
Very clean and Covid mediates are followed
The artifacts are pre Columbian and they are beyond imagination (if you are interested in that era) .The visit will complement your Peru visit at the end or give it a great entrance .
Written January 11, 2022
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GBVilamoura
Vilamoura, Portugal50 contributions
Nov 2021
We asked our concierge, "We only have time to visit one museum in Lima, which one do you recommend?" She suggested Mueo Larco. It features objects from every era of Peruvian civilization. It is easy to get through in a timely manner. And, the restaurant is a fantastic way to end your visit.
Written November 2, 2021
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Johnny C
Heredia, Costa Rica32 contributions
Feb 2020
Great collection of antique Inca pieces. Lots of history in a single place. I recommend to pay extra 10 Soles for a guided visit (general admission is 35 Soles). The surrounding gardens are simply beautiful and the restaurant is exceptional, a little bit expensive but worth it.
Written February 18, 2020
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Judith R
Cincinnati, OH278 contributions
Mar 2022
Our visit to Museo Larco was easily the highlight of our trip to Lima. Not only does the organization of the exhibits make it easy to understand the outstanding achievements of Rafael Larco Herrera, but they are articulately described in multiple languages - such that it is easy to tour the museum without a guide. Two areas that are not to be missed: the Erotic Gallery and the Cafe'. Despite what you might think, the Erotic Gallery contains articles that were essential to the mythology of the Pre-Columbian peoples (might deserve a fig leaf) but is highly informative. The Cafe' not only serves delicious food, but the setting is a lush garden. We spent 3 hours tat the museum and were delight every minute.
Written April 7, 2022
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Fred P
Milwaukee, WI12 contributions
Mar 2020
The entry fee is pretty low; for an additional $4 or so we got a guided tour, which was so worth it. Our guide, Christian, was so knowledgeable and he really highlighted the differences between the pre-Inca cultures and how to tell them apart. He also talked a lot about the mythology and beliefs of the pre- and Inca cultures. Which was really helpful when we went to other temples in Cusco and then Machu Picchu. The same themes played out everywhere we went and having had a great introduction from Christian really helped put everything together for us.
We did the Larco tour on the spur of the moment, and I'm really glad we did. Might have been my very favorite attraction in Lima.
We did the Larco tour on the spur of the moment, and I'm really glad we did. Might have been my very favorite attraction in Lima.
Written March 15, 2020
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Robert S
Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada5 contributions
Feb 2022
Immediately upon getting out of the taxi, the bougainvillea invite you to explore an unforgettable museum. Our private guide was beyond exceptional and she quickly brought you into a world that she loved and was a subject matter that she was highly knowledgeable about. Her explanation of the highly regarded gold exhibition was unforgettable and the erotic museum highly "stimulating" (no pun intended). This museum is a must visit when visiting Lima. The property is gorgeous and impeccably maintained.
Written February 6, 2022
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Jacques L
2 contributions
Feb 2020
If you are in Lima, you must visit this museum. The location itself is amazing, the collection is very interesting, items are well displayed. We learned a lot during our visit and i highly recommend our tour guide, Lucero Solano, she was very informative and has an extensive knowledge about the pre-columbian civilizations.
There is a lovely restaurant situated on the terraces of the museum overlooking its vibrant and captivating gardens. little bit costly but the food is excellent.
There is a lovely restaurant situated on the terraces of the museum overlooking its vibrant and captivating gardens. little bit costly but the food is excellent.
Written March 1, 2020
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Raedel G
12 contributions
Nov 2021
Went to Museo Larco from our airport hotel our first day in Peru.
Use Taxidatum to get there! This museum has a very extensive collection of artifacts and was definitely worth a couple hours. There is also an excellent restaurant, but make a res.
Use Taxidatum to get there! This museum has a very extensive collection of artifacts and was definitely worth a couple hours. There is also an excellent restaurant, but make a res.
Written November 21, 2021
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joeyf296
Nine Mile Falls, Washington45 contributions
Sep 2021
Take your time here. There is so much to learn at this museum you'll be thinking about it long after your trip to Peru is finished. I think the most astonishing exhibit for me was the ancient "quipus" on display. They are ancient knotted textiles used for accounting in the Pre-Columbian world and surviving pieces are rare. I would re-visit this museum on any visit to Peru. It must be one of the best in the world.
Written October 20, 2021
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Chazvey
Toronto, Canada118 contributions
Apr 2022
When you enter this museum, there were lots of flowers and orchids along the path to the museum, I believe, and it just made the experience much better.
The museum is a good start for your trip to Peru, you will learn lots about the history of Peru and its earlier inhabitants, especially the Inkas.
It is a bit far from Miraflores, where I stayed but it was an easy Uber ride to there.
They also had a restaurant which I heard serves great food but I decided on eating my lunch in a similarly popular restaurant or even more popular, La Mar CevicherÃa Peruana.
The museum is a good start for your trip to Peru, you will learn lots about the history of Peru and its earlier inhabitants, especially the Inkas.
It is a bit far from Miraflores, where I stayed but it was an easy Uber ride to there.
They also had a restaurant which I heard serves great food but I decided on eating my lunch in a similarly popular restaurant or even more popular, La Mar CevicherÃa Peruana.
Written April 30, 2022
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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)
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!
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)
lunapimpa
Perugia, Italy883 contributions
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Valentina Nunez O
Santiago, Chile37 contributions
Hola aceptan tarjetas de crédito?
Susy S
Lima, Peru
Hola Valentina, muchas gracias por la consulta.
En la boleterÃa del museo aceptamos tarjetas Visa, y en el café y la tienda puedes pagar con cualquier tarjeta.
¡Te esperamos!
jufer
Medellin, Colombia102 contributions
Cordial saludo, la exposición de arte erótica es apta para niños? Gracias
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 LÃnea (lamentablemente no podemos compartir enlaces aquÃ), donde encontrarás algunas imágenes y contenidos que puedes consultar como referencia.
¡Los esperamos!
LucaChiaraD
Bologna, Italy3,152 contributions
Salve a tutti, come si arriva al museo da Miraflores? bus/taxi? grazie a tutti
Roberto
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy458 contributions
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.
Aerbna
Lorena, SP23 contributions
Olá. O Museu abre todos dias ? É aconselhável ir por conta própria saindo de Miraflores ? Se sim, qual a melhor maneira ? Obrigada.
Pedro M
6 contributions
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.
Rafael Braz
Rio de Janeiro, RJ307 contributions
Olá, abre na quinta-feira (11/10)?
Suzana B
Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil77 contributions
Acredito que sim. Eu visitei este museu em uma sexta-feira.
Jeffrey P
Eymet, France107 contributions
Do you have contact information for Nestor Guevara?
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.
Octaviosky
Lima, Peru70 contributions
Hi, Does the Larco Museum has a parking lot on their premises?
Or any safe place to park a rented car nearby?
Thanks.
MelbourneJanine
Melbourne, Australia138 contributions
We took a taxi to Museo Larco, so not sure about the parking.
Belsy S
Bogota, Colombia43 contributions
Hola, esta abierto el museo los domingos? Que valor tiene la entrada para una persona y las visitas guiadas. Es lejos de miraflores? Gracias
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 dÃas 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 varÃa 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!
Frequently Asked Questions about Museo Larco
- Museo Larco is open:
- Sun - Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Museo Larco admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $10.26, while a popular guided tour starts around $6.00 per person. See all 74 Museo Larco tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Museo Larco can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 74 Museo Larco tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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- Larco Museum Tour & Dining Experience with rountrip transfer (From $109.00)
- Private Full-Day Best of Lima Tour (From $180.00)
- Lima in a Day: City Sightseeing Tour, Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit (From $139.10)
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- (0.10 mi) Aloha Terra
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- (0.41 mi) El Chino Surf House
- (0.06 mi) Catolica San Marcos
- Restaurants near Museo Larco:
- (0.03 mi) Museo Larco Cafe Restaurant
- (0.08 mi) Sr. Brown
- (0.06 mi) DulcerÃa Tota
- (0.13 mi) Los Caporales Chicken & Grill
- (0.18 mi) Delibakery Bolivar