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Trip Planner:   South America  /  Ecuador  /  Guayas Province  /  Guayaquil  /  Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art

Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art, Guayaquil

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In an effort to position itself as a catalyst for the development of local, regional, and national artistic culture, Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art showcases over 50,000 native Ecuadorian archaeological pieces and over 3,000 pieces of modern works of art. The museum strives to promote cultural debate, increase community understanding, and encourage creative expression of identity. A walk through the museum reveals Ecuador's cultural heritage through a variety of different media, including paintings, sculptures, prints, and ceramics. Make Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art part of your personalized Guayaquil itinerary using our Guayaquil trip maker website.
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  • By historyfanatic99
    The plaza where MAAC is located is huge with many building but the actual museum is quite small compared to other Western countries. The modern art was very avant garde. It is at one end of the... 
    The plaza where MAAC is located is huge with many building but the actual museum is quite small compared to other Western countries. The modern art was very avant garde. It is at one end of the...  more »
  • By steelriver2014
    We came across the museum and were totally positively surprised by the architecture and exhibits. The combination between modern art and historical highlights is so successful. And everything is free....  more
    We came across the museum and were totally positively surprised by the architecture and exhibits. The combination between modern art and historical highlights is so successful. And everything is free....  more »
  • By archlav
    We had a halt at the airport, we took a taxi to checkout the city. The traffic is insane so plan accordingly. We stopped at the archaelogy musem. Its free entry and right on the water. Its a... 
    We had a halt at the airport, we took a taxi to checkout the city. The traffic is insane so plan accordingly. We stopped at the archaelogy musem. Its free entry and right on the water. Its a...  more »
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