One of Lima's "Must See" Destinations
Museo Larcú
Lima- Perú
Founded in 1926, the Larco Museum showcases remarkable chronological galleries of showing an excellent overview of the more than 3,000 years of development in the history of pre-Columbian Peru.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the Museo Larco is located in a unique colonial mansion which dates to the eighteenth century, which was itself was built on a seventh century pyramid.
The museum features the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru and the world famous erotic archaeological collection, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Peru.
The Larco Museum is one of the few museums in the world where visitors can tour the storage area with its more than 45.000 classified archaeological objects, an unforgettable experience.
The artworks from the Larco Museum have been exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world and are considered icons of pre-Columbian art worldwide.
The Muesum is just a quick 15 minute taxi ride from Miraflores, San Isidro or the Jorge Chavez International Airport Lima in Lima. Mon - Sun 09:00 - 18:00 ( including holidays)
1515 Bolivar Avenue Pueblo Libre * Tel. / Fax 461 1312/461 1835
webmaster@museolarco.org
About the Museum - General Information
- Address: 1515 Bolivar Avenue, Pueblo Libre. Lima 21, Peru
- Mobile: (00511) 4611312 - (0511) 4611835 Fax: (00511) 4615640
- E-mail: webmaster@museolarco.org
- Hours of operation: Monday to Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00 hrs. (Every day including holidays)
- General admission: S /. 30.00. Senior Adult: S /. 25.00 (Over 65 years, with id) Students and under 15 years: S /. 15.00 (In the Peruvian currency the Nuevo Sol, S/30 is equal to about $11.27 US dollars)
- School visits: by appointment only. Promotions for groups by appointment only.
- Events: The Larco Museum invites the institutions to make exclusive cocktails, lunches, dinners or other events at their facilities. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the collections in the company of the museum guides. cafedelmuseo@museolarco.org
- The Museum Café: The Museum Café aims to give visitors a taste of the best of Peruvian cuisine within the context of the extraordinary Museo Larco, icons of pre-Columbian art worldwide. Located on the terrace of the beautiful gardens of the museum, the restaurant has a privileged view of the pyramid, and the vice-royal mansion that houses the Lacro collection.
The interior architecture of the Museum Café was commissioned the renowned architect Jordi Puig to create the atmosphere for this new space, so that you feel like you're sitting on a country terrace in colonial times. Email: cafedelmuseo@museolarco.org, website: www.cafedelmuseo.com
- Museum Gallery: The Museum Gallery reproduces ceramic pieces, metalwork and textiles made by the best craftsmen in the same geographic area where our ancient cultures developed. In that they are able to formalize the productive activity of those who in previous years were copiers of pre-Columbian art. In addition, its products are created with the backing and scientific advice from the Larco Museum. Email: boutique@museolarco.org
- HStern: Jewelers HStern selected key pieces of the best art of pre-Columbian Peru, and created reproductions in 18 carat gold, using stone and original materials, trying to preserve, with the highest quality and fidelity, the spirit of these fascinating civilizations.
- Alpaca 111: Sweaters, coats and accessories made of the finest vicuna, alpaca, guanaco and llama.
Museo Larco
Lima- Perú