Quito Sights

Museo Guayasamín

#6 of 345 things to do in Quito

#6 of 506 museum sights in South America

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Good for: Art People, Social Justice

  • Address
    • Bosmediano 543
  • Phone
    • 02 246-5265
  • Price
    • admission $2
  • Hours
    • 10am-5pm Mon-Fri

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Lonely Planet review for Museo Guayasamín

In the former home of world-famous painter Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919–99), this wonderful museum houses the most complete collection of his work. Guayasamín was also an avid collector, and the museum displays his outstanding collection of more than 4500 pre-Colombian ceramic, bone and metal pieces from throughout Ecuador. The pieces are arranged by theme – bowls, fertility figurines, burial masks etc – rather than by era or cultural group, and the result is one of the most beautifully displayed archaeological collections in the country.

 

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    Absolutely beautiful collection, you need to go!

    juliaann21 recommends this,

    This museum, the former house of Guayasamin, is a beautiful collection of art, and highlights his importance in Latin America. There's a beautiful view of Quito and Pichincha from the patio in the back as well.

    Good for: Art People, Social Justice

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