Museo Larco
7 expert reviews
“Most intriguing are the thousands of ceramic "portrait heads" crafted more than a millennium ago.”
– Fodor's
"This museum is known for its unusual collection of erotic pottery, made more than 1,300 years ago." Full review
"It’s worth the knuckle-clenching cab ride to the Museo Larco just to step out into the lush foliage of the tropical oasis." Full review
3 Stars
"Stone sculptures, ceramics, mummies, jewellery, fabrics and erotic art are among the incredible wealth of objects collected by archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle." Full review
"Museo Larco house's Peru's most important collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts, including gold and jewelry from ancient Peru and a room of pottery inspired by well"
Lima Travel Guide
September 9, 2021
"Set in a modernized 18th-century colonial building, this museum has the largest private collection of pre-Columbian art in the world." Full review
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If you have to choose only one museum to visit in Lima, the Museo Larco is it.