Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum, Quito

Name: Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum
Address: Quito, Ecuador

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Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum, Quito

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Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum is a natural history museum in Quito, Ecuador. It was established in 2005. ()

Local name: Museo de Historia Natural «Gustavo Orcés V.» Coordinates: 0°12'37"S, 78°29'34"W

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Mariscal Sucre (El Girón)Quito Ecuador

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Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basílica del Voto Nacional, Quito Astronomical Observatory, Itchimbía, Parque La Alameda.

1 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Basílica del Voto Nacional, Quito
27 min walk • Rising majestically above the historic streets of Quito, Ecuador, the Basílica del Voto Nacional is a marvel of neo-Gothic architecture and a deeply revered religious site. Constructed in the late 19th century, this grand church stands as a testament to Ecuador's...
0.7 miSW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Quito Astronomical Observatory, Quito
19 min walk • The Quito Astronomical Observatory, nestled in the bustling capital city of Ecuador, is a beacon of scientific heritage and education. As one of the earliest observatories in South America, it stands as a testament to the region's historical commitment to astronomy...
1 miSW
Park
Itchimbía, Quito
26 min walk • Itchimbía Park is a green oasis located on a hill in the heart of Quito, Ecuador, offering visitors not only solace in the shade of trees but also unforgettable views of the historic city center. This urban park stretches over an area of about 54 hectares and is one...
0.7 miSW
Park
Parque La Alameda, Quito
19 min walk • Parque La Alameda is a park in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. It is located southeast of Parque Julio Montevelle and east of Parque de La Basílica.
0.4 miW
Park
Parque El Ejido, Quito
11 min walk • Parque El Ejido is a park located along Avenue Patria in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. It is the third-largest park in the city. Estadio El Ejido is located nearby. The park hosts exhibitions on the weekend.
0.7 miSW
Park
La Alameda Park, Quito
19 min walk • La Alameda Park is a park in Quito. This park is shaped like a triangle bounded by the streets Gran Colombia, Sodiro and 10 de Agosto. It is the oldest park in the city, its composition dates from 1596 with an area of 6.3 hectares. The park is also known as 'Chuquihuada'.
1 miW
Park, Church, Historical place
Parque de La Basílica, Quito
27 min walk • Parque de La Basílica is a park in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. It is located south of Parque Julio Montevelle and west of Parque La Alameda.
~770 ftW
Museum
Benjamín Carrión Palace, Quito
4 min walk • Benjamín Carrión Palace is a palace and museum in Quito, Ecuador. Named after Benjamín Carrión, a diplomat, cultural promoter, and an Ecuadorian writer. The palace was built in 1946–8. The building is located in the district of Itchimbía, near the border with La Mariscal.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Museo Camilo Egas, Quito
32 min walk • The Museo Camilo Egas is an Ecuadorian art museum about the modernist painter Camilo Egas. It was established in 1980 and located in Quito, Ecuador.
~840 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, Quito
5 min walk • La Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana is a cultural organization founded by Benjamín Carrión on August 9, 1944, during the presidency of Dr Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra. It was created to stimulate, to direct and to coordinate the development of an authentic national culture.
1.1 miW
Park
Parque Julio Montevelle, Quito
28 min walk • Parque Julio Montevelle is a park in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. It is located north of Parque de La Basílica and northwest of Parque La Alameda.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Quito (2 min walk), Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño, Quito (4 min walk), Benjamín Carrión Palace, Quito (4 min walk), Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, Quito (5 min walk).

How to get to Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum:

Bus

Hospital Eugenio Espejo • Lines: Transmetropoli-082, Transmetropoli-083 (3 min walk)
De Las Universidades • Lines: E1 (6 min walk)

Metro

El Ejido • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (8 min walk)
La Alameda • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (18 min walk)

Train

El Ejido (8 min walk)
La Alameda (18 min walk)

Trolleybus

El Ejido • Lines: C1, C4 (14 min walk)
Mariscal • Lines: C1, C4 (15 min walk)