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The Larco Museum, also known as Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera, is a privately-owned museum in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1926 by Rafael Larco Hoyle, a Peruvian archaeologist and collector of pre-Columbian art, and it houses one of the largest collections of pre-Columbian art in the world.

The museum's exhibits are arranged chronologically, starting with the earliest known Peruvian cultures, such as the Cupisnique and the Chavín, and continuing through to the Inca Empire. The collection includes objects made from ceramics, textiles, metal, and stone, as well as examples of pre-Columbian erotic pottery, which is unique to the region. One of the most famous exhibits is the collection of ancient erotic pottery, depicting sexual scenes in a variety of positions.

The museum also has a collection of gold and silver pieces, including ceremonial objects and jewelry, as well as textiles and other everyday objects. The museum's gardens are also worth visiting, as they contain a variety of plants and flowers from different regions of Peru.

The Larco Museum is considered one of the most important museums in South America and has been recognized by the Peruvian government as a National Cultural Heritage site. It is located in the Pueblo Libre district of Lima and is open to the public daily.