City: Ecuador
Top Things to do in Ecuador
The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Ecuador, Ecuador
Coordinates: 2°00′S 77°30′W / 2.000°S 77.500°W / -2.000; -77.500
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1. Museo de Chobshi
2. MACCO - Museo Arqueologico Centro Cultural Orellana
3. Insomnia La Casa del Terror
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 125 reviews
The fearless moments in your life , adrenaline and emotions
4. MIPA Museo Interactivo de Pirotecnia Artesanal
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By vladamiriam - Cuenca, Ecuador
My family and I had soo much fun at this little hidden gem in the town of gualaceo. Delicious food, cool history, fun activity and amazing view.
5. National Museum of Ecuador
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
The National Museum recognizes the multiplicity of identities of Ecuadorian society, its permanent transformation and mobility, and seeks to establish itself as a space for participation, dialogue, confrontation and representation in the public sphere. For this end, the Museum establishes a new model of relationship with the public, citizens and the community, that goes beyond specialized audiences.
Reviewed By georgesB4777WE - Miami Beach, United States
The National Museum - NaMu - is now open after a recent renovation and is a not to be missed visit. It is one of the museums located in the Casa de la Cultura (the circular modern building in Arbolito Park) and admission is free. It gives an oversight of the history of Ecuador from pre-Colombian to the modern era. The narratives and information are also in English and are informative. Very interesting ancient artifacts, historical timelines and a marvelous gold exhibition of relics and masks on the ground floor. On the second and third floors there are also thematic exhibits on Ecuador’s history, economy, society, and culture. Once again, nice and informative exhibits, including some modern art. I would allocate at least three hours for this visit. This is a “must see”!
6. Museo Catedral Vieja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 437 reviews
Situated on top of some ancient Inca ruins, this cathedral was built in 1557 when modern Cuenca was founded.
Reviewed By 503nath_liap - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
There you can see beautiful pieces of art and learn about Cuenca's history and the history about catholic religion coming to South America. I recommend to listen the recording about the place.
7. Intinan Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,412 reviews
Located close to the Equator Monument, this onsite museum features interactive exhibits on how the Incas determined the middle of the earth, plus interesting science experiments such as balancing an egg on a nail and the affects of the Coriolis force on earth.
Reviewed By carolelovestravel - Ottawa, Canada
From the Main Mitad del Mundo monument, we walk about 400 meters on the main road and turn onto a sandy entrance to what appears a little sketchy. We continue to find a small entrance into a great venue. We are greeted by someone who guides us to an outdoor seating area where we wait for a fee minutes. Soon a guide introduces herself and she proceeds to take us through various exhibits which include head shrinking rituals, Amazon tribes people, ancient art, artifacts and the must see and do Equator line experiments where the question of the direction water drains north vs south of the equator is finally answered! Balance an egg, test your strength and stand on the actual GPS confirmed Equator line. A great, informative, fun and hands on experience.
8. Museo de la Ciudad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By kevinsbastianp - Carchi Province, Ecuador
This museum is in the historic center of Quito, before it was an old hospital, it was the first hospital in the Royal Audience of Quito, it has its own church, it is small and has gold and silver ornaments. The rate is cheap, it is a great museum with rooms dedicated to a pre-colonial life, colonial and when Quito was inhabited by nomadic communities before the Inca empire. Inside the museum there is area dedicated plants and animals. You can see old picture, artworks with stones and cow bones, also armor and old guns. I recommend visited because you learned about much old Quito.
9. Museo Manuela Saenz
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
This museum contains her history, paintings, stamps and personal effects of Manuela Saenz.
Reviewed By JulieE955 - Columbia, United States
Manuela Saenz is probably someone you’ve never heard of, but she was very important in the drive for independence from from Spain. She was the lover of Simon Bolivar, but she did so much more. The museum has artifacts relating to her life as well as Bolivar’s. An must see museum for anyone interested in women’s history.
10. La Capilla Del Hombre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,651 reviews
Reviewed By dtroppy
We didn't want to leave the museum or the artist house that was on tour. Gorgeous painting make this a must see when visiting Quito.
