Museum
Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
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Housed in a meticulously restored 17th-century colonial mansion, the Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art offers an intimate journey through Ecuador's ancient cultures. The museum's collection features over 5,000 pieces, including ceramics, goldwork, and stone sculptures from the Valdivia, Jama-Coaque, and Inca civilizations. Visitors can admire the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic designs while appreciating the building's original wooden balconies and courtyards. The museum's layout encourages a contemplative experience, with each room dedicated to a different theme, such as shamanism or fertility rituals.
Don't miss
- The impressive collection of Valdivian fertility figurines, some of the oldest ceramic artifacts in the Americas.
- The golden 'Spiral Ear Ornaments' from the La Tolita culture, showcasing exquisite metalworking.
- The peaceful inner courtyard, perfect for reflecting on the exhibits while surrounded by colonial architecture.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inQuito Old Town Free Walking tour Small group Cacao Taste included5★ · 60 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$5 per personSee dates →
Most bookedGastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings4.9★ · 1,222 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$40 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePRIVATE City Tour: Quito Colonial, Half the World and Cable Car4.9★ · 177 travelers6–7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$99 per personSee dates →More attractions in Quito
