Quito Museums Guide

The majority of Quito's Museums are located in the Historic Center, but other of great importance are located in the north of the city. The ruins of ancient worship temples have been renovated to offer the tourists an experience with the past. A visit to Quito's museums will become in a close encounter with Ecuador's history since the time of the Incas to nowadays.

Museum Alberto Mena Caamaño Quito

A very interesting museum of Quito's History.
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9:00-17:00
Entrance Fee: $1.50; students $0.75; children: $0.50
Plaza Grande - García Moreno & Eugenio Espejo (Centro Histórico)

Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito

This Museum shows ceramics, clothing and hunting instrument from native settlers from the Amazonas.

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00-12:30/ 14:00-18:00
Entrance Fee: Free
12 de Octubre 1430 & Wilson (1 st Floor)
Phone: (02) 2 506 247/ 2 562 633

Museum Aurelio Espinoza Pólit Quito

Hours: Tuesday - Friday 09:00-18:00
José Nogales 220 & Francisco Arcos
Phone: (02) 2 492 190/ 2 491 157/2 492 190

Casa de Benalcázar Museum in Quito

A complete exhibition of colonial art. Olmedo & Benalcázar corner

Museum Camilo Egas Quito

Camilo Egas House, offers a wide area for exhibitions of this artist, showing the nostalgic life of this artist.

Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 9:00-17:00 / Weekends: 10:00-16:00
Entrance Fee: $0.50
Venezuela 1302 & Esmeraldas
Phone: (02) 2 572 012

Centro Cultural Metropolitano

A great adventure to see Ecuador's past, including the XVIII century time when the Geodesic Mission visit the "Mitad del Mundo" to determine the exact location of the equatorial line.

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00-18:00
Entrance Fee: $1.50; students $0.75; children $0.50
García Moreno & Espejo
Phone: (02) 2 584 362
Website: www.centrohistoricodequito.com

Quito Colonial Art Museum

Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 18:00 / Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00
Cuenca 901 & Mejía
Phone: (02) 2 212 297

Museum Ecuatoriano de Arquitectura

The Museum shows historic pieces of art neo-classics, neo-colonial and contemporary styles.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00-17:00
Entrance Fee: Free
Junín & Jiménez

Museum Fray Pedro Bedón Quito

Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-16:30 / Saturday - Sunday: 09:00-16:00 (with appointment)
Plaza de Santo Domingo - Flores 150 & Bolívar
Phone: (02) 2 280 518/ 2 282 695

Fundación Guayasamín y Capilla del Hombre

The complete artwork of the famous artist Guayasamín, it covers all of his artistic periods.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00-13:30/ 15:30-18:00
José Bosmediano 543 (Bellavista)
Phone: (02) 2 454 454
Email: guayasam@hoy.net
Website: www.capilladelhombre.com

Museum y Archivos Históricos de Juan José Flores

This museum shows historic pieces from the time of the independence, including the favorite chair and hay of Antonio Jose de Sucre. Also there are 21 paintings from Antonio Salas.

Entrance Fee: Free
Hours: Monday - Friday 15:00-18:00
12 Octubre entre Patria & Veintimilla (Library of PUCE)

Museum de Historia de Medicina Nacional

This is a complete exhibition of the medical history in Ecuador.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00-15:00 (with appointment)
García Moreno 524 & Av. 24 de Mayo
Phone: (02) 2 573 792/ 2 581 768

Instituto Geográfico Militar y Planetario

Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00-16:00
Planetary: Monday - Friday 09:00-15:00 / Saturday, Holidays 08:00-12:00
Calle Sernierger (El Dorado)
Phone: (02) 2 502 091

Museum de María Augusta Urrutia Quito Colonial Center

The museum shows interior designs, decoration, art and clothing from beginning of the 20 th century. Also it shows a very important collection from the artist Victor Mideros.
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9:30-17:30
García Moreno & Sucre

Fundación Mariana de Jesús Quito

Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00-18h00 / Saturday 09:00-13:00
Av. Mariana de Jesús 2307 & Martín de Utreras
Phone: (02) 2 433 573/ 2 441 724/ 2 433 784