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The best museums in Cuenca in September 2025

These are the top 20 best museums in Cuenca, Ecuador, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Cuenca, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Cuenca.

Looking for the best museums in Cuenca? These are the best ones:

  1. Panama Hat Museum1

    Panama Hat Museum

     Cuenca
     4.6
    History & Anthropology History
  3. Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno de Cuenca2

    Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno de Cuenca

     Cuenca
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  4. 3

    Zoo Bioparque Amaru

     Cuenca
     4.4
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  5. Pumapungo Museum4

    Pumapungo Museum

     Cuenca
    The Pumapungo Museum, located in Cuenca, Ecuador, is an ethnographic and art museum. Established in 1979, the museum offers a rich insight into the cultural and artistic heritage of Ecuador. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that showcase the country's diverse traditions and artistic expressions.
     4.4
    History & Anthropology HistoryArt & Design Art
  7. Prohibido Centro Cultural5

    Prohibido Centro Cultural

     Cuenca
     4.5
  8. Museo de las Conceptas6

    Museo de las Conceptas

     Cuenca
     2.9
    History & Anthropology History
  9. 7

    Casa Museo la Condamine

     Cuenca
     4.1
    History & Anthropology History
  11. 8

    Museum of Aboriginal Cultures

     Cuenca
    The Museum of Aboriginal Cultures is situated in the beautiful city of Cuenca, Ecuador. This location is easily accessible for tourists and offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of the region.
     3.9
    History & Anthropology History
  12. 9

    Dirección de Areas Históricas y Patrimoniales

     Cuenca
     3.5
    History & Anthropology History
  13. 10

    Instituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural

     Cuenca
     3.4
    History & Anthropology History
  15. 11

    Museo de Historia de la Medicina

     Cuenca
     3.3
    Science & Technology Science
  16. 12

    Museo de sitio Manuel Agustin Landívar

     Cuenca
    History & Anthropology History
  17. 13

    Centro Cultural Municipal Quinta Bolivar

     Cuenca
  18. 14

    Museo Municipal Remigio Crespo Toral

     Cuenca
     3.1
    History & Anthropology History
  19. 15

    Museum of the Arts of Fire

     Cuenca
     3.0
  21. 16

    CIDAP - Centro Interamericanos de Artes Po

     Cuenca
     2.9
    Art & Design Art
  22. 17

    City Museum - Cuenca

     Cuenca
     3.7
  23. 18

    Mueso Manual Agustin Landivar

     Cuenca
     3.3
    History & Anthropology History
  24. 19

    Casa de la Lira

     Cuenca
  25. 20

    Old Hospital San Vicente de Paul

     Cuenca
     2.5
    History & Anthropology History

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