We visited there following lunch at a nearby restaurant called El Crater -- reviewed separately -- about 2-3 km away overlooking a volcano crater area and reviewed separately. A monument called Mitad del Mundo markes the equator as determined by a French geographic team in...More

As a scientist, I can not tolerate the fake science they use as entertainment there. The actual half of the world is a few metres outside if you have a GPS you can find it.

Our family enjoyed this informative tour, which included an english speaking guide. We learned about the culture, background of the native tribes and location is the actual line of the equator. Fun and interesting scientific experiments based on being on the equator!

The collection of this museum is largely reproductions of artifact that are elsewhere (National Bank Museum is one place). It does give a very easily understandable history of the culture and history of the pre-Incan indigenous people. The displays are gorgeous.

This is the actual equator line measured with GPS technology. They do some really fun experiments on the line to prove that this is the real spot. It also has a lot of cultural elements and totally worth visiting, especially if you are right down...More

We really liked this museum. It was not too crowded and because you'll be with a guide it is informative (not just about the equator but also about the culture) and fun to visit. There is a possibility to do different science experiments. This is...More

Almost always overlooked. But must see and experience! The physics of living on the equator is incredible!