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Family Programs

The Museo Larco offers programs specially designed for families with children aged from 3 to 12 years. These programs are presented by young educators fully trained in Museum Education. Through interactive activities, challenges and games, all members of the family can explore the museum’s collection and discover fascinating stories from ancient Peru.
Gods of Ancient Peru

Travel through time and learn about the most powerful gods of pre-Columbian Peru and their importance in the lives of ancient Peruvians.

For Families with children aged 3 to 12 years
Duration 1 hour and 15 minutes
Activities Exploration of objects, recreation of the Sacrifice Scene, and the making of headdresses with animal features.

Advance booking is required for this program (subject to the availability of museum educators).

Fruits of Ancient Peru

Today in Peru we enjoy delicious natural products that were domesticated thousands of years ago by ancient Peruvians. Which is your favorite? Explore the Museo Larco visible storage and find it!

For Families with children aged 3 to 6 years
Duration 1 hour and 15 minutes
Activities Games, exploration of objects, storytelling and a collage of favorite products.

Advance booking is required for this program (subject to the availability of museum educators).

The Journeys of Ai Apaec

Learn about Ai Apaec, the mythical Mochica hero, who fought different creatures from the ocean and the world of darkness, in defense of the harmony of nature’s cycles.

For Families with children aged 7 to 12 years
Duration 1 hour and 15 minutes
Activities Treasure hunt, exploration of objects, recreation of battle scenes and making your own comic strip.

Advance booking is required for this program (subject to the availability of museum educators).

Admission and Bookings

Cost

Group of 1 to 5 people S/400
Group of 6 to 10 members S/550
Group of 11 to 15 members S/700

This payment is made in addition to the entrance tickets. For Family Programs, children should pay the program from 3 years old.

Advance booking is required for these programs (subject to the availability of museum educators).

Bookings

For inquiries or bookings, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

Booking e-mails must be sent a minimum of one week in advance, and include date, time and name of the selected program (and in the case of family programs, the ages of the children).

Any modification to the scheduled time must be requested at least 24 hours in advance, and will be subject to the availability of the museum educators.

The museum will wait 15 minutes for late arrivals. After this time, the museum will be under no obligation to provide the service.

Let the adventure begin! You can opt for a self-guided visit using our family activities booklet. Ask at the museum’s reception desk for the free printed guide, or download it here.

The Museo Larco has designed thematic interactive educational programs for students at all levels: kindergarten, elementary and secondary. All bookings must be made in advance.

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Visit the Museo Larco in the company of our museum educators. We offer daily visits in Spanish and English, at fixed times. Spots are available on a first-come first-served basis.

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