Fundación Guayasamín, Archaeological museum in Iñaquito, Ecuador.
The museum contains three sections featuring pre-Columbian artifacts, colonial religious art, and modern works by Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo Guayasamín.
Founded in 1976 through ministerial agreement number 4821, the institution preserves Ecuador's cultural heritage and houses an extensive collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts.
The museum exhibits paintings expressing social themes, including 'La Edad de la Ira', which documents political events in Latin America during the 20th century.
Located in Quito's northern district, the museum opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with reduced hours on Saturdays.
The archaeological section displays a collection of 80 crucifixes from the Quito School period, representing different interpretations of religious colonial art.
Location: Iñaquito
Address: Mariano Calvache E18-94 y, Quito 170516
Phone: +59322446455
Website: http://guayasamin.org.ec
GPS coordinates: -0.18998,-78.46931
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:19
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