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Museo de la Ciudad
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This beautiful colonial building at one time served as The Hospital of Saint John of God. Today, it houses the City Museum, dedicated to the social history of Quito. The museum ranks among Quito's best, providing an entertaining, authoritative and extremely well-displayed view of life in Quito, from pre-Hispanic times to the 19th century. Not to be missed!
The City Museum also hosts many special or one-off exhibitions, so look out for these, too.
The history of the building itself spans four centuries. It was commissioned by the President of the Royal Audience of Quito Don Hernando de Santillan during the 16th century as Quito's first hospital. The hospital was inaugurated on March 9th, 1565. At the end of the 20th century the hospital was restored by the Metropolitan Municipality of Quito in order to house the City Museum.
The City Museum also hosts many special or one-off exhibitions, so look out for these, too.
The history of the building itself spans four centuries. It was commissioned by the President of the Royal Audience of Quito Don Hernando de Santillan during the 16th century as Quito's first hospital. The hospital was inaugurated on March 9th, 1565. At the end of the 20th century the hospital was restored by the Metropolitan Municipality of Quito in order to house the City Museum.
Useful Information
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 09h30 to 16h30
Address: García Moreno E1-47 y Rocafuerte
Phone Number: (593 2) 295-3643 Ext.108
E-mail: comunicacionmdc@museociudadquito.gov.ec
Web Site: http://www.museociudadquito.gov.ec/
Prices: $3 general public; $2 students from 12 years, $1 children from 3-11 years and adults over 65 years. Free for people with disabilities.
