Museo Franciscano

Location:
Plaza San Fransisco
Centro Histórico, Quito, Ecuador

Museum

By Kate Horstead

The Museo Franciscano, inside the magnificent Monastery of San Francisco, might only be of interest to those with a penchant for religious art, but the $2 fee is worth paying just to see the old courtyard through the windows. Included in the ticket price is a smartly-dressed guide, and English-speaking guides are often also available if you get there earlier in the day. Amid the numerous paintings from the 16th - 18th centuries and fully clothed statues of Jesus' disciples is a more powerful collection of works depicting the Passion of Christ by 17th century Quiteño school artist Miguel de Santiago. Discounts are available for students who show their ISIC (or alternative) cards and the museum is perfectly placed for a post-visit coffee on the formidable Plaza San Francisco or a wander in the interesting Fairtrade shop beside the monastery.

Price Description: $2 - with discounts for card-bearing students

Relative price: Very cheap

Open Hours from:9 a.m-1 p.m and 2 p.m-6 p.m Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m-6 p.m Saturdays and 9 a.m-12.30 p.m Sundays

Travel Skills: None

Contact Information:
Phone: 295 2911