Museo Interactivo de Ciencia, Quito

Name: Museo Interactivo de Ciencia
Address: Sincholagua y Av. Pedro Vicente Maldonado, barrio Chimbacalle., Quito, 170150, Ecuador
Telephone: (593) 261 8673

#43 among attractions in Quito

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Museo Interactivo de Ciencia (address: Sincholagua y Av. Pedro Vicente Maldonado, barrio Chimbacalle.) is a place located in Quito (Pichincha province) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, science museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 9209 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 0°14'11"S latitude and 78°30'59"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo Interactivo de Ciencia is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Colina (trolleybus, 3 min walk), Chimbacalle (train, 5 min walk), Teatro México (bus, 12 min walk), La Magdalena (metro, 17 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Quito Ecuador Temple (temple, 12 min walk), El Panecillo (monuments and statues, 14 min walk), Ecuador National Museum of Medicine (museum, 23 min walk).

Coordinates: 0°14'11"S, 78°30'59"W

Address

Sincholagua y Av. Pedro Vicente Maldonado, barrio Chimbacalle.La Magdalena (Santa Ana)Quito 170150 Ecuador

Contact

(593) 261 8673

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Interactivo de Ciencia open?

Museo Interactivo de Ciencia is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Interactivo de Ciencia?

Nearby attractions include Quito Ecuador Temple, Quito (12 min walk), El Panecillo, Quito (14 min walk), Ecuador National Museum of Medicine, Quito (23 min walk), Sucre House, Quito (23 min walk).

How to get to Museo Interactivo de Ciencia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Interactivo de Ciencia:

Trolleybus

Colina • Lines: C1, C4 (3 min walk)
Chimbacalle • Lines: C1, C4 (4 min walk)

Train

Chimbacalle (5 min walk)
La Magdalena (17 min walk)

Bus

Teatro México • Lines: E1, E3, E4 (12 min walk)
Colegio Montúfar • Lines: E1, E3, E4 (13 min walk)

Metro

La Magdalena • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (17 min walk)
San Francisco • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (28 min walk)