Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket

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1. 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.

   Admission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 701 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 1Archeology, Architecture and Flora!

  Not needed at all. There was no line. The museum is fantastic. So well set and explained yo almost need no guide at all. The premises are very beautiful, specially the entrance ramp and courtyard with its flowering bougainvillea of different colors.

  vingovingo1August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent museum & beautiful Bougainville

  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

  Sharad SMay 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great visit

  The museum is really interesting and has so much to see. We only had a couple of hours but really glad we visited. We also had lunch which was very good food and excellent service. The grounds and the flowers are beautiful. Definitely worth a visit.

  E6242NTvanessabMay 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5World-class museum; engaging, beautifully curated displays of the extensive collection

  This was the last planned stop on our day trip in Lima (the first stop on our 12 day tour in Peru) and it did not disappoint. The old hacienda has been perfectly restored to display this exhibition and the museum curation was informative and helpful. Quite a stunning Our family of 6 adults spent about 1.5 hours in the museum and grounds, which are beautifully maintained with unusual plants. This is certainly a world-class museum and should be on your "don't miss" list for a Lima visit.

  Cal_Travel_LoverMay 2026via Tripadvisor

• 3Nice museum, it would be nice to see more info on the historical setting

  The museum itself is lovely, in a grand building with beautiful gardens. It’s also in a slightly weird location outside of the other tourist areas, so you will need to get a taxi or tour to get there. The exhibits are laid out in 4 languages and there are a lot of artefacts to see. I would say that the focus is very much on the artefacts and the cultural significance of them, which was really interesting. The only thing I felt was missing a bit was maybe some broad Peruvian history, so that the overall timelines and context could be better understood. The restaurant is a bit expensive but it was nice!

  Fiona IMay 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A Must See for Historical Enthusiasts

  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.

  D4753LMjaymApril 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Lima

• Its from-price is 87% below the median of the 11 attraction tickets we list in Lima.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 11.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Lima

Lima, Peru's capital on clifftops above the Pacific, is a city of colonial plazas, pre-Inca ruins and an exciting, celebrated food scene.

The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, revolves around the Plaza Mayor, with the cathedral, the Government Palace and the Archbishop's Palace with its carved wooden balconies. The Monastery of San Francisco hides catacombs beneath its yellow church, and the colonial mansions around it recall the riches of the viceroyalty.

Top-ranked sights in Lima: Miraflores, Lima Plaza Mayor, Church and Convent of Saint Francis (Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco).

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