Casa del Alabado

Casa del Alabado is one of the most unique museums in Quito, dedicated entirely to Pre-Columbian art and culture. The museum is located in a beautifully restored colonial house in Quito’s historic center. Inside the museum, visitors can explore carefully curated exhibitions that display ancient artifacts from civilizations that existed in Ecuador long before the arrival of the Spanish. The collection includes ceramics, stone carvings, gold objects, and ritual items that represent spiritual beliefs and everyday life of early cultures. The museum’s exhibitions are organized thematically rather than chronologically, allowing visitors to understand the symbolic meaning behind the artworks and the spiritual worldview of ancient societies.