City Museum (Quito)
The City Museum (Museo de la Ciudad) is a museum in the colonial center of Quito, Ecuador. It is located on Garcia Moreno Street, between Morales and Rocafuerte.[1]
The museum was founded in 1998 and occupies the buildings of what was once the San Juan de Dios Hospital.[2] The buildings were designated as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site.[3] and were restored in 1995 using the same materials as the original buildings to repair damaged areas. Ancient stone Doric columns, stone doorways and stone coverings in the patios are a highlight of the architecture.[1]
The museum chronicles the history of Quito, along with 400 years of the history of the hospital.[2] The former hospital buildings include an area of 10,200 square meters which house the four museum collections, 10 exhibition halls, workshop areas and museum offices, arranged around four courtyards.[1] In addition to its permanent collections, the museum also offers the temporary exhibitions, focusing on particular aspects of life in Quito.[4]
One of the permanent exhibitions offers a journey through the customs, people and traditions of Quito, through its displayed history from the sixteenth century to the nineteenth century.[1] Another is the display of the history of the hospital and a collection of items from a former doctor at the hospital.[2] There is another permanent exhibit which is called "A new social order breaks through: Quito nineteenth century".[4]
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 09:30 until 17:30.[5] Admission is free for people with disabilities, certain institutions and municipal employees. Admission for the general public requires minimal fees.[1]
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External links
Photo gallery
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City Museum formerly San Juan de Dios Hospital
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City Museum formerly San Juan de Dios Hospital
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"Semiótica andina" Amaru Cholango. Installation at the City Museum, Quito, 2011
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"Yo soy un árbol y tú también" Amaru Cholango. Installation at the City Museum, Quito, 2011
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