Casa del Alabado (Precolumbian Art Museum), Quito
The Precolumbian Art Museum, housed in a beautiful 17th-century colonial building, is a must for history and anthropology fans. The small museum was established to preserve and share Pre-Columbian cultures in Ecuador.
There are about 5,000 pieces and artifacts, with some artworks going back as far as 4500 BCE. Visitors will have an immersive experience of some of the artwork made by indigenous Americans.
The majority of the artwork is ceramic pieces used in ceremonial or ritual practices. There are pieces from the Valdivia, Jama-Coque, and Chorrera cultures spread over eight rooms. There are also additional pieces from other cultures that came before the Inca Empire.
A tour of the museum takes from 45 minutes to an hour. Afterward, the visitors can enjoy delicious food and wine at the café located in the museum’s courtyard.
There are about 5,000 pieces and artifacts, with some artworks going back as far as 4500 BCE. Visitors will have an immersive experience of some of the artwork made by indigenous Americans.
The majority of the artwork is ceramic pieces used in ceremonial or ritual practices. There are pieces from the Valdivia, Jama-Coque, and Chorrera cultures spread over eight rooms. There are also additional pieces from other cultures that came before the Inca Empire.
A tour of the museum takes from 45 minutes to an hour. Afterward, the visitors can enjoy delicious food and wine at the café located in the museum’s courtyard.
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Sight Name: Casa del Alabado (Precolumbian Art Museum)
Sight Location: Quito, Ecuador (See walking tours in Quito)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Quito, Ecuador (See walking tours in Quito)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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