The best museums in Quito in September 2025

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

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

  1. Chapel of Man1

    Chapel of Man

     Quito
    La Capilla del Hombre, located in Quito, Ecuador, is an art museum that was initiated by the renowned Ecuadorian painter Oswaldo Guayasamín. The museum serves as a tribute to humanity, showcasing the artist's deep respect and admiration for the human spirit. Visitors to the museum can expect to see a wide range of artworks that reflect Guayasamín's unique artistic style and his profound understanding of the human condition.
  2. City Museum2

    City Museum

     Quito
    The City Museum, also known as Museo de la Ciudad, is situated in the heart of the colonial center of Quito, Ecuador. Specifically, it is located on Garcia Moreno Street, nestled between Morales and Rocafuerte. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city.
  3. House of Ecuadorian Culture3

    House of Ecuadorian Culture

     Quito
    The House of Ecuadorian Culture was established with the aim of stimulating, directing, and coordinating the development of an authentic national culture. This mission has guided the institution's activities and programs, making it a significant cultural hub in Ecuador.
  4. Museum House of Sucre4

    Museum House of Sucre

     Quito
    Sucre House, also known as Museo Casa de Sucre, is a museum situated in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. Established in 1977 by the Ministry of Defence, it serves as a tribute to its most notable residents, Marshal Antonio José de Sucre, a Venezuelan independence hero, and his wife, Mariana Carcelén.
  5. Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art5

    Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

     Quito
    The Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is situated in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. This location is easily accessible and is surrounded by other historical and cultural sites, making it a convenient stop for tourists exploring the city.
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    Guayasamin Museum

     Quito
    Devoted to the contemporary artist Oswaldo Guayasamín and his work. A great way how to learn something more about the people of Ecuador.
  7. Alberto Mena Caamaño Museum7

    Alberto Mena Caamaño Museum

     Quito
    The Alberto Mena Caamaño Museum is a significant cultural institution in Quito, Ecuador. It is conveniently located in the historic center of the city, adjacent to the Palacio de Carondelet. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists exploring the city's rich history and culture.
  8. Camilo Egas Museum8

    Camilo Egas Museum

     Quito
    A famous artist of the Indigenist movement, nowadays Egas' works are displayed in this museum. A must for art connoiseurs.
  9. Yaku Water Museum9

    Yaku Water Museum

     Quito
    An interesting and original museum devoted to water and history of its use in the city. Definitely will get you thinking.
  10. Museo Numismático del Ecuador10

    Museo Numismático del Ecuador

     Quito
    The Numismatic Museum of the Central Bank of Ecuador provides a comprehensive view of the evolution of currency in the country. It traces the journey from the barter systems used by pre-Hispanic aboriginal peoples to the origin and evolution of coins during the colonial period. The museum also covers the republican era and the emergence of the Quito Mint, the issuance of various banknotes, and the consolidation of the Central Bank of Ecuador through its sucre issuances until the country's dollarization.
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    National Museum of Ecuador

     Quito
    The National Museum of Ecuador is situated in the city of Quito, housed within the facilities of the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana building. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists and locals alike, offering a convenient opportunity to explore Ecuador's rich cultural heritage.
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    Organoleptic

     Quito
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    Museo de Sitio la Florida

     Quito
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    Ecuador Ethnohistoric Museum of Handicrafts

     Quito
    A relatively new museum that showcases arts and crafts from the ethnic groups that inhabit (or used to) Ecuador.
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    Museum of the Central Bank of Ecuador

     Quito
    Constructed in 1940, the Museum of the Central Bank of Ecuador showcases an impressive collection of over 350 original artifacts from various pre-Columbian cultures. These pieces provide a glimpse into the lives of the people who inhabited the current Ecuadorian territory for more than 10,000 years, offering a unique opportunity to understand the country's ancient history.
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    Temple Museum of the Nation

     Quito
    Commemorates the place where the final battle for Ecuadorian independence took place. There is a small museum onsite.
  17. Museo "Casa Carlota Jaramillo"17

    Museo "Casa Carlota Jaramillo"

     Quito
  18. Museo Arqueológico Weilbauer18

    Museo Arqueológico Weilbauer

     Quito
    The Weilbauer Archaeological Museum, also known as Museo Weilbauer, is located within the Cultural Center of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE). It operates alongside another notable museum, the Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño Museum. This location makes it a convenient stop for visitors interested in exploring multiple cultural sites within a single complex.
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    Museum of Colonial Art

     Quito
    An outstanding collection of art which can help you understand the Colonial age and how it happened in Ecuador.
  20. Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum20

    Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum

     Quito
    The Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum, also known as MHNGO, is the national natural history museum of Ecuador. It is situated in the city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. The museum is a part of the Biological Sciences Institute of the National Polytechnic School. It was established by the Polytechnic Council's resolution on July 1, 2005.

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