Casa Museo Guayasamin
Casa Museo Guayasamin
4.5
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
About
It is the residence where the Ecuadorian painter Oswaldo Guayasamín lived and get inspired his last years. Keeps a very representative part of his art collections: Pre-Columbian, Colonial art, and Contemporary art from Ecuador, as well as objects from around the world. Casa Museo Guayasamín (Guayasamin's House-museum) is part of the 5 cultural places of Fundación Guayasamín (Guayasamin Foundation) that you can visit with the same entrance fee: *"Casa Museo Guayasamín", *"Estudio De Oswaldo Guayasamín”, *“Sala De Exposiciones Temporales Maruja Monteverde”, *"La Capilla Del Hombre", and *"Sitio Arqueológico y Parque De Las Culturas".
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- Warwick-WoolieStratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom157 contributionsFascinating, HUGE art pieces!What a great place for an afternoons visit. We went with an 9 and 10 year old and it was fascinating! the Huge art pieces had us all engaged. We knew nothing about the artists before our visit and learnt so much whilst we were there. The museum is filled with huge installations whilst the house contains all his personal pieces and the studio is like he has just popped out for a walk.Visited December 2022Written December 7, 2022
- 504New York City, New York362 contributionsDon't miss it if you love artI was so happy that the hotel I stayed at had Guayasamin's art on display! I had never heard of this artist and fell in love with his art at first sight. The hotel referred me to this foundation and my visit here was the highlight of my trip to Quito. The foundation consists of two buildings: a museum and Guayasamin's house, which is a museum in its own right. It's very well worth a visit even for those who don't love his art. A friend I was with found it rather unsettling but still thoroughly enjoyed the visit.Visited January 2023Written January 30, 2023
- Amy L11 contributionsDon't miss this important artist's workWe had thepleause to visit this museum on our recent trip to Quito. The guide was excellent, her introduction to the artist and his work was well thoughout and beautifully presented. The collection is robust and the development of the artist's work is clear to see. I particularly appriciated the visit to his studio.Visited January 2023Written February 4, 2023
- m s17 contributionsInteresting.Beautiful place to visit. The art work is a bit on the depressive side reflecting suffering/sadness. Having been friends with communist/dictators who caused suffering to their people I can’t tell which side of the fence he leaned on. Art was beautiful though.Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten August 19, 2023
- Zoe P2 contributionsGreat for a solo or family tour!Stunning artwork and a very cool house museum. You enter through the gate where you pay, and they ask whether you want a tour in English or Spanish. The English-speaking guide at the house museum was phenomenal. It's a really interesting museum with hundreds of artifacts and pieces of artwork, plus you can see his studio with working artists. Then there's a separate art museum featuring Guayasamin's work -- also with English or Spanish guides. After the tour you can wander the museum. Great gift shop as well where you can purchase prints, clothing, jewelry, and other souvenirs.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten October 26, 2023
- 2TropicsTravelersOrlando, Florida40 contributionsTruly unique and amazingThe ability to be so close, inside the life of a world renowned artist is very unusual and wonderful. You feel like you knew him personally, and his desire to share his art collection in such a personal way is inspirational and appreciated. The architecture of his house is spectacular and the explanation of his art collection, as well as his artwork, was completely fascinating. We also had a chocolate tasting during our visit which was very interesting and delicious.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 14, 2023
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DisgruntledScotLass
Edinburgh, UK116 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Good visit if you like the artist but if you don't, you're in for a shocker. The guide that showed a group of us around was useless with the most basic of descriptions! I eventually had to leave the guided group and wondered off myself. For $8/person (not including the taxi to get there and back), I did leave here feeling none the wiser about what I saw and felt very much out of pocket.
Written January 27, 2020
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PostPandemicTraveler
Princeton, NJ23 contributions
Feb 2022
We had never heard of this artist - but were fascinated to learn of his story and his artwork and the role he played in influencing Quito/Ecuador society (he was an ardent supporter of Castro in Cuba). We had the guided tour which was wonderful. We were especially fascinated by the Paco De Lucia painting and the story behind it. The paintings are wonderful, the house which is the museum is a museum in and of itself. This was not on top of our list of things to do in Quito - and should have been; I'm glad we didn't miss this.
Written March 18, 2022
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Florida-Traveler-888
Wilton Manors, FL217 contributions
Jul 2021
Our visit was one of the highlights of our trip to Quito. The works of Guayasamin are evident though out the house and the magnificent studio. His prolific works are displayed both in the home and the adjacent museum. The massive scale and bold use of color is evident his works that do much to reflect the quest for social justice in Ecuador and the continent. Try to schedule a guided tour of both facilities that are available in English as specified times to get a much better understanding of the artists works and life
Written August 3, 2021
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Amy L
11 contributions
Jan 2023
We had thepleause to visit this museum on our recent trip to Quito. The guide was excellent, her introduction to the artist and his work was well thoughout and beautifully presented. The collection is robust and the development of the artist's work is clear to see. I particularly appriciated the visit to his studio.
Written February 4, 2023
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Warwick-Woolie
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK157 contributions
Dec 2022
What a great place for an afternoons visit. We went with an 9 and 10 year old and it was fascinating! the Huge art pieces had us all engaged. We knew nothing about the artists before our visit and learnt so much whilst we were there.
The museum is filled with huge installations whilst the house contains all his personal pieces and the studio is like he has just popped out for a walk.
The museum is filled with huge installations whilst the house contains all his personal pieces and the studio is like he has just popped out for a walk.
Written December 7, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
504
New York City, NY362 contributions
Jan 2023
I was so happy that the hotel I stayed at had Guayasamin's art on display! I had never heard of this artist and fell in love with his art at first sight.
The hotel referred me to this foundation and my visit here was the highlight of my trip to Quito.
The foundation consists of two buildings: a museum and Guayasamin's house, which is a museum in its own right. It's very well worth a visit even for those who don't love his art. A friend I was with found it rather unsettling but still thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
The hotel referred me to this foundation and my visit here was the highlight of my trip to Quito.
The foundation consists of two buildings: a museum and Guayasamin's house, which is a museum in its own right. It's very well worth a visit even for those who don't love his art. A friend I was with found it rather unsettling but still thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
Written January 30, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
m s
17 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Beautiful place to visit. The art work is a bit on the depressive side reflecting suffering/sadness. Having been friends with communist/dictators who caused suffering to their people I can’t tell which side of the fence he leaned on. Art was beautiful though.
Written August 19, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Zoe P
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Stunning artwork and a very cool house museum. You enter through the gate where you pay, and they ask whether you want a tour in English or Spanish. The English-speaking guide at the house museum was phenomenal. It's a really interesting museum with hundreds of artifacts and pieces of artwork, plus you can see his studio with working artists. Then there's a separate art museum featuring Guayasamin's work -- also with English or Spanish guides. After the tour you can wander the museum. Great gift shop as well where you can purchase prints, clothing, jewelry, and other souvenirs.
Written October 26, 2023
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2TropicsTravelers
Orlando, FL40 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The ability to be so close, inside the life of a world renowned artist is very unusual and wonderful. You feel like you knew him personally, and his desire to share his art collection in such a personal way is inspirational and appreciated. The architecture of his house is spectacular and the explanation of his art collection, as well as his artwork, was completely fascinating. We also had a chocolate tasting during our visit which was very interesting and delicious.
Written November 14, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
krchavez
Olympia, WA57 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
What a wonderful museum! We were able to take the tour in English. Very informative and the architecture is fabulous. When you pay your $10 entrance fee that includes both museums. It is kind of confusing if you aren’t aware of the 2 nd museum. One museum is his home the other museum is the large brick windowless building.
Written August 7, 2022
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Hi, I am looking for the video of Guayasamin painting Paco de Lucia... with english subtitles, such as it is shown in the museum itself. But I cannot find such link over the internet.
is there a way to get such link?
Muchas gracias
Belen Gavela
Fundación Guayasamín
Quito, Ecuador
Estimada Belén, gracias por contactarnos.
La obra audiovisual “Retrato de Paco de Lucía” está sujeta a las leyes internacionales de propiedad intelectual, y los derechos son de sus productores, ellos lo han subido a internet en español.
Nuestra institución tiene la respectiva licencia para la "exhibición pública en nuestras salas de exposiciones, con propósitos de difusión cultural". Pero no tenemos autorización para realizar copias, publicaciones, reproducciones, ni la distribución de ejemplares de la obra por cualquier otro medio que no sea el autorizado por los productores.
lynnefritschi
Palm Beach, FL
Hello,
Would you be able to tell me who is available to authenticate a painting I have by Oswaldo Guayasamin? I purchased it at an estate sale and would like to get it authenticated and appraised. I do not speak Spanish. Thanks for any help or direction you may give me.
Lynne
Grecia R
Miami, FL112 contributions
I am sure at the Museum, the staff could be able to address your questions.
KingsolverFan
Quito, Ecuador14 contributions
How do i get there by bus?
LibbbbC
Encounter Bay, Australia59 contributions
Make sure you get the hotel to order the taxi as the unregistered ones are unreliable and twice we were dropped off miles away from our destination and had to hail down another taxi which isn’t always easy
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