Museum
National Museum of Ecuador
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The National Museum of Ecuador, located in Quito's Casa de la Cultura, holds the country's most extensive collection of archaeological treasures, including ceramics, textiles, and metalwork from cultures like Valdivia, Manteño, and Inca. Its gold room displays intricate pre-Hispanic jewelry, while the art galleries span colonial religious paintings to modern works. Visitors can trace Ecuador's cultural evolution through well-curated exhibits that highlight indigenous craftsmanship and artistic heritage.
Don't miss
- Admire the dazzling gold artifacts in the dedicated Gold Room
- Examine ancient Valdivia figurines, some of the oldest in the Americas
- Browse colonial-era religious art and contemporary Ecuadorian paintings
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Museum of Ecuador
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 inExperiential Walking tour in Quito's Old Town5★ · 172 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$40 per personSee dates →
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