Here are some of the best museums in Quito and what you can see in each:

• La Capilla del Hombre (Chapel of Man): This museum is dedicated to the work of Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo Guayasamín, and houses a collection of his paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The museum is divided into five rooms, each of which explores a different theme of Guayasamín’s work, such as “The Roots”, “The Incarnation”, and “The Suffering of the Innocent”.
  
• Casa Museo Guayasamín (Guayasamín House Museum): This museum is located in the former home of Oswaldo Guayasamín, and offers a more personal look at the artist’s life and work. The museum is filled with Guayasamín’s personal belongings, as well as paintings, drawings, and sculptures from his early career.
  
• Museo de la Ciudad (Museum of the City): This museum tells the story of Quito from its founding to the present day. The museum is housed in a 16th-century hospital, and its exhibits include archaeological artifacts, colonial paintings, and photographs of Quito’s changing landscape.
  
• Museo Nacional del Banco Central del Ecuador (National Museum of the Central Bank of Ecuador): This museum houses a collection of over 15,000 artifacts that illustrate the history of Ecuador from pre-Columbian times to the present day. The museum’s exhibits include gold and silver objects, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures.
  
• Casa del Alabado (House of the Alabaster): This museum exhibits a collection of over 5,000 pre-Columbian artifacts, including ceramics, textiles, and jewelry. The museum’s collection is particularly strong in its representation of the Quitu-Cara culture, which flourished in the Quito region before the arrival of the Spanish.
  

These are just a few of the many museums in Quito. With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find something to interest you.

Here are some other museums in Quito that you may want to visit:

• Museo de Arte Colonial (Museum of Colonial Art): This museum houses a collection of colonial paintings, sculptures, and furniture.
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• Museo Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño (Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño Museum): This museum is dedicated to the history of Ecuador, and houses a collection of archaeological artifacts, colonial paintings, and documents.
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• Museo Manuela Sáenz (Manuela Sáenz Museum): This museum is dedicated to the life of Manuela Sáenz, a revolutionary who fought for Ecuador’s independence.
  
• Museo del Carmen Alto (Carmen Alto Museum): This museum is located in a 17th-century convent and houses a collection of religious art and artifacts.
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• Museo Mindalae (Mindalae Museum): This museum exhibits a collection of Ecuadorian handicrafts and textiles.
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I hope this helps you plan your visit to Quito!