Larco Museum / Museo Larco

Museum

V!VA User‘s Description

The Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera, commonly known as the Museo Larco or Larco Museum, is one of the most popular in Lima.  Set in a gorgeous old hacienda, the museum is the private collection of Rafael Larco Herrera.  It is considered by many to be the largest and most complete collection of pre-Columbian artifacts and relics in the world.  It is comprised of more than 40,000 pieces of pottery and 5,000 pieces of gold and textiles. 

Of particular interest is the section on erotic art and ceramics, politely set off from the rest of the exhibits by a garden.  The pieces show that the early inhabitants of South America were quite uninhibited.  The artifacts on display are quite interesting and occasionally humorous. 

The museum is located in the neighborhood of Pueblo Libre, to the south of central Lima.  As Lima museums go, it is slightly expensive, but well worth a visit.

Address: Avenida Bolívar 1515, Lima, Peru

Phone: 051-1-461-1835

museolarco.perucultural.org.pe/

entry: 20 soles / $6.60. 

hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-1p.m.

Traveler Reviews of Larco Museum / Museo Larco

GORGEOUS MUSEUM

Rating: 100%

Dont miss the gold and erotic galleries. Its my favorite museum in south america.

By V!VA User from michigan, Jul 18, 2007

GREAT VISIT!

Rating: 100%

A 10 out of 10! This museum is one of those great suprises in South America. It is beautiful, seemingly well run and has a wonderful cafe to enjoy. The art was so intriguing. The erotic gallery is a must see

By V!VA User from Michigan, Aug 13, 2007