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He Museum of Music and Lojanidad, also known as Museum of Loja Culture, It is a leading cultural institution in southern Ecuador. It is an integral part of the project to rescue and disseminate the intangible heritage of Loja, historically recognized as the "Musical Capital of Ecuador." The museum is located in a restored heritage building, an environment that in itself evokes the city's rich cultural history.

Its primary mission is to preserve and showcase the province's musical and artistic heritage, honoring its celebrated composers, musicians, and poets. It functions as a dynamic center that not only exhibits but also promotes musical research and performance.

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WHAT YOU WILL FIND

The museum tour is designed to guide the visitor through the musical evolution and cultural identity of Loja:


Tribute to Composers

It dedicates significant spaces to leading figures such as Salvador Bustamante Celi, Segundo Cueva Celi, and the prolific M.A. Eguiguren, among others. Original scores, letters, photographs, and personal belongings are on display.


Music and Genres from Loja

Explore the diversity of rhythms and genres that have marked the region, from pasillos and waltzes to Andean folk rhythms.

 


Historical Instruments

A detailed collection of antique musical instruments, many of them used by the great orchestras of Loja and the city's Band of Musicians.


The Lojanidad

 The exhibition extends beyond music to encompass elements that define Loja's identity, including its literature, poetry, and traditions.

 

WHY VISIT THE MUSEUM?

  • The Museum of Music and Lojanidad is the epicenter that justifies and celebrates Loja's title as the cradle of great musicians and composers in the country.
  • The museum is located in a carefully restored heritage building, which enriches the experience by blending historic architecture with cutting-edge cultural content.
  • It safeguards and exhibits valuable historical documents, including handwritten scores and correspondence from the Loja masters, which are essential to Ecuadorian musicology.
  • In addition to being an exhibition space, the Center also hosts events, concerts, recitals and conferences, keeping the musical tradition of Loja alive.
  • It allows visitors to learn about the life and work of key figures through interactive and well-documented exhibits.

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  • Monday 08:00 - 18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
  • Friday 08:00 - 18:00
  • SaturdayClosed
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