All free museums and attractions to visit in Quito

Quito (Ecuador) has a lot to offer for you culturally, even if you're on a budget, including free museums, free activities and free attractions. 12 museums and attractions in Quito can be visited without charge.

Are you looking for free things to do in Quito? These are the best places to visit:

  1. House of Ecuadorian Culture1

    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.
  2. Museum House of Sucre2

    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.
  3. Camilo Egas Museum3

    Camilo Egas Museum

     Quito
    A famous artist of the Indigenist movement, nowadays Egas' works are displayed in this museum. A must for art connoiseurs.
  4. Museo Numismático del Ecuador4

    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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    Museo de Sitio la Florida

     Quito
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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.
  8. Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño Museum8

    Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño Museum

     Quito
    The Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño Museum is a unique institution that combines archaeological, ethnographic, and colonial art exhibits. It is situated within the Cultural Center of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE), sharing the space with the Weilbauer Archaeological Museum. This location makes it an ideal destination for those interested in a comprehensive understanding of Ecuador's rich cultural and historical heritage.
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    Museo Aeronáutico y del Espacio

     Quito
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    Muñoz Mariño Museo y Galerías

     Quito
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    Manuela Sáenz Museum

     Quito
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    Museo del Pasillo

     Quito