Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket
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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 Picchu are interwoven; learn about what effect the magnificent Pyramids of the Sun and of the Moon still have on Peruvian culture today. Your admission ticket gives you access to an incredible range of exhibits, priceless gold and silver artifacts, and a collection of erotic art.
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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.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Your tickets will be held at the box office for collection on the day of your visit
Reviews(674)
Rich museum!! Wonderful ceramics, great conservation!! Beautiful museum gardens! Many Buganvilleas!
We engaged an English speaking guide Karla for the visit and she was very professional and knowledgeable. We were truly impressed by the artifacts and well preserved history dating back to 3000 BC. Peru is the cradle of ancient civilizations that flourished thousands of years ago. Visit to Larco museum was an extremely humbling and educational experience
Museum experience was great.
If you are interested in pre-Columbia civilization, this is a must see. The artifacts are amazing. I recommend the audio tour. We learned so much from it and then went back to engage in parts that we wanted to get to know in depth.
Wonderful calm setting. Beautifully presented works. Good wall descriptions. So interesting. Wonderful garden cafe.
When I arrived in Lima I had the pleasure of meeting a very special tour guide who filled me with great joy and sympathy the day. Her name is Gem. Miss Gem was the one who recommended this place, and it was a wonderful experience.
Really enjoyed. Great. !!!!!
One of the most interesting museums in Lima. I was struck by the layout of the pieces in the room. The elegance of the tones and the dramatic lighting that valued the beauty of each object. Explanations in multiple languages give you additional information. We were in a bit of a hurry but I would have stayed for hours and hours. The exterior is superb. They have a luxury restaurant set with exquisite taste.
Great time - also the audio tour is worth the 15 Sol
I have visited many museums around the world and I can assure you in my modest opinion that this is one of the most beautiful museums I have ever known. The building is atop a ceremonial mountain and is a restored palace of a nobleman and is currently a private foundation whose owner is named Larco. It is a colonial house absolutely surrounded by greenery. All in an extraordinary state of preservation with Bugambillas plants of every color imaginable in full bloom for having gone in the Peruvian summer. The interior has adequate explanations in all expected languages. The lighting is dramatic and the objects are organized from the oldest pre-Columbian objects that have been found in different regions and areas throughout Peru. It is a delicious collection that encompasses ceramics, jewelry, metal, funeral rites and a little textile as well. The visit is absolutely mandatory. I don't think you can leave Lima without having known this extraordinary museum. I want to recommend it very vividly.
