About Larco Museum or Rafael Larco Herrera Museum

Housed in an 18th Century colonial mansion is the Museo Larco, Larco Museum or Rafael Larco Herrera Museum. An iconic museum built on the site of a pre-Columbian pyramid from the 7th Century. This Museum has a collection of more than 40,000 pieces of Peruvian ceramics, a large portion of which is from the Moche and Chimú cultures. It also has a good collection of gold work, along with some textiles, stone carvings, and metalwork. Built for a day of exploration, tour the building along with a group or tear off alone and enjoy the large labyrinth of exhibits and work of art.

Must See

  • Permanent exhibition
  • Visitable deposits
  • Erotic Room
  • The gardens

How to reach

Bus Stop - 3- cdra 11 de mariano Cornejo

Tips

  • All of the art is not on display at once.
  • Do take time to enjoy all the works on display.
  • Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
  • The Erotic Room is not suitable for children.
  • Photography is allowed.
  • Credit cards are accepted.
  • Tour guides are available on site, audio tours are also available.
  • Wheelchair assistance is available.

Visit Time

Sunday:        9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Monday:       9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday:      9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Thursday:     9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Friday:          9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday:     9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adult: PEN 30

Senior citizens: PEN 25

Child (under 8 years): Free

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 16.6°C

 

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