Museo de la Ciudad

Housed in a spacious and attractively restored old hospital building just east of Plaza de Santo Domingo, the Museo de la Ciudad is certainly worth a visit, and a good starting point if you are new to Quito and unfamiliar with its history. Two floors of models, interactive displays and memorabilia - from horse-drawn carriages to 17th-century pots and pans - map out Quito’s chequered past century by century in clear, unfussy displays. Beside each one is a written explanation in Spanish; if you don’t read Spanish, a guided tour is recommended, and these are available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish for an extra $4 (ask to claify prices!). Another draw of the museum is the peaceful leafy courtyard around which it is built, offering a welcome respite from the bustle of Quito’s city centre, and fantastic views over southern Quito and the Panecillo.

The reasonably-priced café looks onto the courtyard, and is open to the general public as well as museum visitors.

Location:
Centro Histórico, Quito, Ecuador

Museum

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Contact Information:
Reservation URL: www.museociudadquito.gov.ec

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