Casa del Alabado Pre-Columbian Art Museum

Vsit to this museum was one of the most powerful cultural experiences during my time in Ecuador. The exhibition is rich and impressive. The way the objects are displayed allows not just to observe, but to truly step into the world of pre-Columbian civilizations. If you are in Quito and interested in history, archaeology, or art, this place is an absolute must-see. I left feeling deeply inspired, moved, and with a much greater appreciation for Ecuador’s ancient heritage.

Pretty blown away by this Pre-Columbian art museum in Quito. Imagine creating functional art that represents life and death observed around you. Creating powerful, sacred objects with no influence other than your own raw life experiences.. Rooted in spirituality created by observations of nature, your ancestors, reincarnation... Not just assumptions from texts far removed from your personal reality.

The best museum/gallery in Quito and along with the Larco in Lima probably the best pre-Columbian art museum you can visit. The Valdivia artifacts in particular are unique and unlike anything I've seen elsewhere, and everything is presented engagingly and with enough variety that you get to the end feeling satisfied (and like you've learned a few things) rather than like you've just spent an hour looking at an endless parade of interchangeable pots.

I agree with many of the other reviews that this is the best museum in Quito / Ecuador. The venue is contemporary, beautiful, fresh and offers break out areas to sit and enjoy the outdoors and robust fig trees. There is an accompanying collection book to provide additional context. I loved everything about this museum and would love to see the remaining 90% of the collection that isn’t on Display

A wonderful museum. Not boring at all. The pieces are stunning, especially those displayed as you enter in the dark that mimics the underworld in the cosmology of the precolumbians. Ask to go on a guided tour (free with your ticket), which can also be booked in advance online.

An archeological museum called art museum because they ignore the origin of most archeological pieces and sometimes the origin. The sculptures are truly interesting and there are some rare findings. The museum is situated in an old beautiful colonial mansion and there's a small pleasant cafetería.

I went to the excellent, Casa del Alabado Museum de Arte PreColombino. Really enjoyed looking these artifacts. Displayed in an old building which has been modernised to showcase these wonderful pieces spanning approx 5000 years from 21 different cultures during this time. I have no idea how the ceramics, some of which look so delicate, and the stone have survived. There is also gold, other metals, wood and shell objects as well. There was a temporary exhibition which was mostlt gold artifacts which was equally as impressive. If you like history! This is definitely worth visiting. Better than the National Museum in my opinion. Although you have pay to enter this one but only $10, its a steal..

Amazing and incredibly unique yes, but a little too much so. We came away feeling that a lot of the pieces were reproductions, which was very very disappointing. A 2000-year-old statue that has all its delicate features? It’s not just a few either, it is almost the entire collection. Disclaimer: I am not an expert and we did not ask whether they were reproductions, that is just how the exhibit made us feel. If they are original 1500 to 3000 year old artifacts, then holy smokes this is one of the best collections on the continent.