Museum of the City

Museum · Quito

Museum of the City

Museum · Quito

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García Moreno, Quito 170405, Ecuador

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Nestled in a historic 1565 hospital, this small museum showcases Quito's rich history and boasts serene courtyards, making it a hidden gem worth exploring.  

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García Moreno, Quito 170405, Ecuador Get directions

fundacionmuseosquito.gob.ec
@museociudaduio

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García Moreno, Quito 170405, Ecuador Get directions

+593 2 381 3340
fundacionmuseosquito.gob.ec
@museociudaduio
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@museos_quito

Features

restroom
crowd family friendly
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Mar 4, 2025

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"Retrace Quito's Intriguing Past Few experiences provide cultural intoxication like exploring a city’s past. And, good news, Quito's oozes fascination. The best place to travel through the pre-Columbian era, Spanish conquest and eventual independence is a visit to the marvellous Museo de la Ciudad. Lurking a few blocks from Plaza San Francisco, this over 400-year-old hospital, the city's oldest building, was converted into a museum in the 1970s and today enthrals visitors with reconstructed indigenous houses, graphic art work, clear and concise videos and English-speaking guides. For just $3, visitors stroll around the typical Spanish colonial building which has a permanent exhibit on the first floor and temporary one on the ground. Note that like many museums in Quito, it closes on Mondays."

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Brita Dallmann

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I really enjoyed my experience at this museum. It has a lot of really interesting information and exhibits. Be sure to give yourself enough time if you want to read the information. The exhibits take you through every era of Quito history. Unfortunately, I had to speed through the second half because I only gave myself 1.5 hours. I paid $8, and still it was well worth it. Oh, and there's a sweet kitty who will let you pet her. The information is all in Spanish, so make sure your phone is charged and your Google Translate is ready before you go if you'll need translations.

Guerric PdJ

Google
A really nice museum to discover in Quito! It retrace the story of the city from the pre-Inca period to the modern period, going also trough the story of the place in itself and this building as a lot (and is also beautiful). From time to time it also welcomes exposition...

Anthony Abbate

Google
A museum and community center housed in a former hospital. The architecture is well preserved and the spaces are organized around two internal courtyards. Admission was free when we visited. There are exhibits about the history of Quito, mainly centered on the social and political issues, and a few maps and images illustrating the growth of the city and urbanization. Many rooms are being renovated so were inaccessible during the time we visited. Worth a stop if you are in the Historic District.

Jim J.

Google
Beautiful museum in a historical hospital converted to museum with demonstrations of the history of Quito from the original inhabitants through the Spanish conquest till current century

Laura Farningham

Google
Quite interesting and think children might like it with some things to touch, models and life size displays of times gone by. Plus as in most places in Quito there are spots for a view.

Jessica Fajardo

Google
Just finished up a tour there with the lovely guide Jessica. It was really interesting and enjoyable. Entrance fee is $3.00 for adults. I took the Spanish tour but I saw they have English ones for a little more money. They had a cool old time buggy or carriage or whatever which was so cool! Run don’t walk and get schooled in the history of Quito!

Alyssia Sloan

Google
Very interesting place to learn more about the history of Quito. The building itself has a lot of history as well. It's not too big so you only need about an hour or so to see the whole museum, but it's worth the time.

Natalia Agudo

Google
Super interesting visit. It is an old hospital with a church next to it. The tour that they provide is so great. Our guide was amazing, he has so much knowleage. I don’t recal his name as it was a very unique one but he gave us so many interesting explanations...I highly recommend it! If you want to know about the history of Ecuador and Quito, this is your place.