About Intinan Solar Museum

The Intinan Solar Museum is located outside of Quito and next right to Mitad del Mundo Monument. The museum is all about the existence of the Equatorial line and the scientific experiments related to the Equator. The founder of the museum is Humbert Vera who initiated a study of the equatorial zone from a scientific point of view. The museum is both entertaining and educational as well. The main feature of this museum is Totemic Forest with totem displays and visitors can learn about the history and meaning of totems. The museum has a number of exhibitions where you can do playful activities as well as scientific activities. It also consists of art exhibitions which are about local artists. You can locate and check yourself by standing on the equatorial line by comparing it with the GPS. The main highlight in this museum other than the Equator is "Solar Chronometer," which is a unique instrument made in 1865 that shows exact astronomical and conventional time including the day, month and season just by using the rays from the Sun. People can visit the indigenous huts of Ecuadorian culture and hunting tools used by Waorani people. Overall this museum offers you great fun and the best option for travelers and tourists.

Must See

There are lots of activities you can try and explore in this museum such as:

  • Try balancing an egg on the magnetic line and walk in a straight line without losing your equilibrium.
  • Learn about Ecuadorian culture and the physical experiments about how the center of the earth is determined. 
  • The main and interesting attraction is the zero-latitude equatorial line.
  • Watch a demonstration on Coriolis Effect by seeing the water rotate clockwise and counter-clockwise depending on the sides on the equator.
  • Also, enjoy the dance and musical programs and workshops based on Ecuadorian culture.

How to reach

The museum can be reached within 30 minutes and is located just 25 km from the city.

Tips

  • A guide to help with translations is provided in the museum, without any additional charge other than the entrance fee.
  • Keep your things safe because there is often a huge crowd here.
  • You can see the weight change when you stand on the actual equator.

Visit Time

Sunday:           09:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:          09:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:          09:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday:     09:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday:        09:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:             09:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:         09:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

This is one of the major entertainment destination, and it may take over 30 minutes in queue, especially on weekends.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 5.66°C

 

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