Museo de la Música, Loja Province, Ecuador

4.0 (34 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #11 in Loja Speciality Museums

A Modest Gem

Housed in what was once, I believe, a school founded by one of Loja's early benefactors, the nicely restored Museum pays homage to Loja's considerable musical past. Collected are instruments, sheet music, awards, certificates and photos of distinguished musical Lojanians (?) past. Also of interest is the statue of Friedrich von Humboldt in the first courtyard (there are two), a man of considerable talents. Of particular note is his correspondence with Karl Marx regarding Simon Bolivar at the time of Napoleon, when the 'great man' theory of history flourished. Worth a visit.

Address

Calle Bernardo Valdivieso 09-42 corner of Calle Vincente Roca Rocafuerte, Loja 110150 Ecuador

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2561342

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Sunday, May 12, 2024, 16:35

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4.0 based on (34 reviews)

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  • 4Elaine L 5:00 PM Feb 16, 2019
    All in Spanish
    We saw this place on a walking tour with an English speaking guide (Free Walks/Loja). Good thing because none of the displays include English descriptions. Would have loved to have heard some examples of the styles of music. A very pretty period building with courtyards. The experience merely began to expose us to the music history of Loja. Would have loved to learn more. There may be English guides available at the museum. If you end up there on your own, you should ask.
  • 3Maurine C 5:00 PM Feb 3, 2022
    Little of interest here
    It is in a pretty colonial building with a courtyard garden. We were the only visitors there at mid-afternoon on a Thursday. The exhibits are mostly old photographs and a few guitars & violins in dusty cases. The exhibit information is all in Spanish, which we can read, but not very interesting. The subject has potential but is undeveloped here.

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