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Peru · 1 museum

# Museums in Lima

## Quick answer

Larco Museum is the museum to see in Lima. World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Lima, Peru, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. Check each guide for prices and free days.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Visitor guide

### [Larco Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/larco-museum/)

Art Museum · Best for history enthusiasts & art lovers

The Museo Larco in Lima was founded in 1926 by Rafael Larco Hoyle in a restored 18th-century viceregal mansion in the Pueblo Libre district. The museum holds one of the world's greatest collections of pre-Columbian art — over 45,000 pieces spanning 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian civilisation, from the Chavín culture through the Moche, Wari, Chimú, and Inca empires.

US$15 · ⏱ 2–3 hours

## Museums in Lima: FAQs

### What are the best museums in Lima?

Larco Museum is the museum to prioritise in Lima — The Museo Larco in Lima was founded in 1926 by Rafael Larco Hoyle in a restored 18th-century viceregal mansion in the Pueblo Libre district.

### How many museums in Lima does World Museum Guide cover?

World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Lima, Peru. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.

### Which museums in Lima are open late?

Late openings: Larco Museum (Daily until 10:00 PM). Evening visits are usually the quietest time to see the highlights.

## More in Peru

[All Peru museums](https://worldmuseumguide.org/countries/peru/)