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Museo Nacional -- MuNa (formerly Museo del Banco Central)

Perhaps Ecuador's most renowned museum with different rooms, devoted to pre-Columbian, Colonial and gold works of art, among other topics. Some of the famous pieces include whistle bottles shaped like animals, elaborate gold headdresses and re-created miniature scenes of life along the Amazon. The museum is well-organized, and it takes about 3–4 hours to see everything. Entrance $2. Guides who speak several different languages including English, French and Spanish are available for a small fee. Do not confuse this museum with the Banco Central which is a small exhibition downtown, across from La Compañía church. This exhibit usually shows currency or stamps.

Address
Av. Patria y Av. Seis de DiciembreEdificio de la Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana
Getting there
in the Casa de la Cultura complex and adjacent to the Parque El Ejido. Casa de la Cultura station in Ecovía bus.
Hours
Wed-Sat 10ː00-17ː00, Sun 10-15, closed Mon and Tue
Price
free

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.