pumapungo museo

darwin31

Well, the museum is free, which is nice. However, it took almost as long to sing in as it did to see the collection. The first floor had a modern art exhibit that was ok, I guess. There was one whole room of photos of paint pealing off of garage doors, for example. Was looking for more "arqueological" stuff. The shrunken heads were cool, but whipped through the rest.Later, went to a symphony concert in the adjoining concert hall and that was surprisingly good.

MarionFM

There were some very creative displays. I struggled with Spanish only signs. If you step over the yellow line markings on the floor, it sets off alarm warnings. A recording comes on but is that really enough to protect the artifacts? I was not so keen on the modern art but the rest of the exhibits were outstanding.

Parlino27

Definitely recommend stopping . Very interesting, informative and visually appealing museum. No admission charge. Check out all three floors.

louiser50

The ruins out the back and the Inca garden were excellent. I had trouble following the signs and reading inside this museum as the lighting was so poor. They need to give out a map as we constantly ventured into no go zones. Also rules for taking photos are not clear.

barbaralP8499ID

I enjoyed looking at the antiquities, but the tour would've been better if it had been guided. I had a lot of questions, and there was no one I could ask for answers. Several times I saw things and wondered what they were. I left still wondering. Still, it was worth seeing.

M0dest0G

Very nice place, be prepare to walk a lot, is very interesting museum.but nothing out of the world, don't go in a raining day..

occasionaltraveler97

This museum features inside as well as outside exhibits. It will take several hours to see it all. Outside are botanical gardens, an aviary and some ruins. Also a waffle stand that sells delicious Belgian waffles. Inside are exhibits relating to indigenous cultures. The displays are well done, but the signage is erratic. Some explanations come in English, others not.

22sylc

Great if you'd like to learn about the founders of Cuenca bad the surrounding areas. Teaches about Andean constructors.

swoody_23

I don´t usually go to museums unless they are about food or alcohol, but the draw of seeing shrunken heads was too appealing. We whizzed though the main exhibits which I´m sure were very interesting, but don´t step inside the yellow lone or a security alarm will go off with a woman telling you to back away (we did it a couple of times for added fun).Anyway, the main event, the shrunken heads, they were fascinating, beautifully preserved. But what we really wanted to know, which they don´t explain is how they are shrunk.Worth a visit nonetheless.

452eduardop

Please devote at least four hours for the Museo. You have many shows, like the Central Bank, the Anthropologic show, diversity.Outside you have a garden with the different trees and plants, also the beautifully birds of Ecuador

rperry38

Admission was free. The Inca artifacts, including shrunken heads, were very interesting, and nicely displayed.

Eyegun

This is a nice museum and there's some neat displays if you don't count the modern art which somehow does not fit into the historic theme of this site.There's a lot of property outside- worth the walk on the well marked trails. Down near the river is a nice aviary with several interesting birds. There is a staircase from the aviary to the top. I think I counted 80 or so steps. There's a rest area half way up.Admission to inside and outside is free.You can walk from the historic district to Pumapungo it will take about 1/2 hour depending on your route.

BudaBaB

When we were here 2 years ago, there was a massive display of indigenous displays of artifacts covering the main level. In addition, there was a separated second floor space with Spanish colonial religious art that was incredible. In addition, there was the second floor on the other side filled with life sized dioramas of ethnographic interest from various periods. This is still there. Two years ago, we spent 4 hours inside the museum before venturing to the outdoor ruins.This time, the entire space once filled with fabulous artifacts and history is filled with paintings by James Pilmco. Now, I have to admit, the paintings are exceptional and we enjoyed them immensely. However, remembering one thing and anxiously wanting to return to enjoy it again, was a major disappointment. When we questioned where the artifacts were, we were told they were being inventoried. I guess if you don't know better, you won't be too disappointed. The museum is free. It was raining in buckets so we never continued outside, but we still have time.

dmistele

The entire Pumapungo "complex" is wonderful. Exhibits are both in Spanish and English and the museum is on the sight of some Inca archeological ruins with beautiful grounds showing a living agricultural exhibit. There is also an aviary and don't miss the Belgian waffle stand!

flcazev

The better part of the museum is the full scale displays about costumes of the main indigenous groups that inhabit (ed) Ecuador. Very well presented, good explanations for each situation and interesting lightning.