哥伦布前时代赞美故居博物馆

The museum is organised by topics, unlike most of museums which organise the exhibition by time periods. This makes it very interesting because it makes it easier to understand the Inca's lore.The tour itself is short (about 1hour), but I think that is good because otherwise you can get tired and stop paying attention to the exhibition.

If someone hadn't told us to seek out this incredibly interesting museum, we might have missed it. The architecture does not get in the way of the precisely curated exhibits. This well preserved collection of pre-Columbian artifacts flows beautifully from one understated space to another, There's a very small "zen" courtyard tucked away where you can stop and think about these pieces from Ecuador's history from "under world, middle world and upper world." Overall, a unique, moving experience and well worth a stop while in Quito

When in Quito this museum should be on every visitors list. It is so interesting, and the artifacts presented there are like no others I have ever seen. The manner in which everything is presented and the museum building itself are almost as beautiful as the objects themselves. The young women who give the tours are so well-educated and well-spoken as well. The level of civilization that had been reached by the indigenous peoples of Ecuador prior to the arrival of both the Incas and later the Spanish was truly remarkable. This is one small museum not to miss!

well presented museum of artefacts from the past 5000 years of Ecuadorian history. We'll laid out in an interesting old building. Information on individual items was limited. Would have been good to have had more information on where found and some fuller descriptions.

I spent about an hour here on the last day of my trip to Ecuador. The collection is large and well laid-out. Audio tour plus admission was $5, I believe. I did wish that the audio tour was more informative, but regardless, there is a lot to see and admire here. Convenient location half a block from Plaza San Francisco. Safe to walk here, even alone.

Modern and informative museum in a lovely building. The layout was easy to follow, and all the exhibits were displayed well.

We visited this museum as part of a general day of exploration in Quito, and were very pleased we did. The exhibits ( and there are not huge numbers of them ) are laid out in a very user friendly way, across a series of airy rooms in a converted old building. There are a couple of shady courtyards where you can rest up from the Quito traffic, and the museum itself gives a great insight into the ancient Ecuador. Well worth the $4 admission.

Beautiful setting and artefacts displayed to full advantage. However I wanted more information and felt the audio guide was sketchy and not very informative - there was lots of music rather than information.

This is a well arranged and informative museum on Precolumbian artifacts. The museum is a two level one and displays are the best arranged we have seen. There is a center court available to rest and have coffee etc. as you relax. The museum is about 2 blocks away from the central plaza so not far to walk. We really were impressed by this facility , the layouts and the artifacts, well worth the entrance fee.

Interesting collection, beautifully displayed, with plenty of clear information, all set out in a lovely old mansion.

My favourite museum in quito. The display of pre Colombian art is exceptional not just for the collection but the quality of the display. Beautifully laid out and lit. Free audio guide with just enough information on a subject of which I knew little. Just go there.

You can habe not just an overview of the highlights of the precolumbian art of Ecuador but a visit to a traditional house of the 16th century. The best option if you dont have time to visit the large collections of the national museums. Excellent selection of pieces with a high aesthetic value.

Very interesting collection of precolombian art in a nice historical building. Definitely a must do in Quito.

The museum location is astonishing, the old colonial house has been refurbished very well and all the objects inside are very interesting . Cannot be missed!

No doubt, the collection at the Casa Albado is of extraordinarily high quality, and the architectural presentation is state-of-the-art. Not so the digital displays, none of which worked. Perhaps the malfunctioning touchscreens would have provided the didactic information that the material sorely need. Sometimes old-fashioned wall texts are the way to go. The works are arrayed in vaguely spiritual groupings, with little information about the communities that made them, where those communities were located or when they thrived. For that you need to go to the Museo Nacional—which I strongly suggest you visit first.