About Museo Nacional Park

Museo Nacional Quito is the National Museum in the Republic of  Ecuador founded in 1969 by the Central Bank of Ecuador. The museum is located in the city of Quito and the building is constructed in such a way that demonstrates the Ecuadorian culture. It consists of MUNA-Q which is the largest museum institution in the country. It maintains the largest collection of ancestral goods, a variety of paintings done by different artists and periods, vessels and figures which point to different periods of Ecuadorian history. The museum consists of more than 1,000 ceramic pieces collection dates from 12,000 BC to AD 1534. It also consists of interesting pieces starting from pre-Columbian days to the present date. You can also enjoy the interactive digital displays which help you to explore the arts and artifacts in depth. Art lovers find their best spent time in this museum. The museum is guided with numbers which makes the visitors easy to visit and enjoy. You can find a one wall life-sized sculpture of a small painting done in the 19th Century by Guerrero Las Club Estrafalario and an animal playing instruments.

Must See

  • Visit temporary exhibitions in MUNA-Q where you can see the rich collections of history, art, and archaeology.
  • MUNA-Q has an educational department called "The MUNA-Q Educa," which is a space where a team of educators create, plan, and develop educational programs aimed at bringing the heritage to the public.
  • There are also some permanent exhibitions to visit in the museum.

How to reach

The attraction is located 7.4 km from the city and can be reached within 15minutes.

Tips

  • There is no fee to visit the museum but if you like you can donate a few bucks.
  • Take a translator along for better understanding.

Visit Time

Sunday:           09:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday:          Closed

Tuesday:          09:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:     09:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday:         09:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday:              09:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:          09:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in a queue to buy tickets and to see the exhibits as there are often huge crowd here.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

$9 for an adult, and $4 for a student.

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 18.09°C

 

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