There were the expected themed paintings here but they also had many items that were very well done without the religious overtones. Soft music played throughout the facility and it was very peaceful.
It felt like walking through the doors from the street to the inside of the building that you left the world outside. I'm so happy we made the decision to tour the cloister and see just how the "Conceptas" lived their lives through the articles on display. I wish some of the cloisters in Europe were more open to bring outsiders in like El Museo de Las Conceptas is. Amazing.
I felt like I was stepping back in time. The displays were beautiful, the courtyards picturesque & the signs informative. Learned a lot about colonial life. Not fancy, but worth the visit. Photography allowed.
A really nice little collection of art work and sculptures which gives an interesting insight into the history of the monastery and life there. Doesn't take long to visit but open on a Sunday unlike most other museums in Cuenca. Recommended
If you have any interest in religious art at all, you must visit this comprehensive and well thought out museum.
The museum is located in an old house with beautiful atrium, an old nunnery, I believe. It displays mainly antiques, typical artisan workings and arqueological pieces.
Very interesting exposition of the daily activities of a female contemplative monastery, showing habits, work, relationships, furniture and artifacts used.
I was really looking forward to this museum nonetheless everytime I tried to visit it, surprisingly it was closed, according to the opening time posted outside the closed door it was supposed to be open by that time. Really disappointed.
This is a great museum filled with lovely art - both contemporary and historical. A very quiet and hidden treasure in Cuenca, a delightful place to visit!!! I enjoyed the history and the displays - very fine!
This former convent has been converted into a museum. It contains many rooms with beautiful sculptures and paintings. Admission was only $2 or $2.50 and it takes about an hour to see everything at a leisurely pace., 45 minutes if you are in a hurry.There is nothing that I disliked, really. I mean, it is not a luxurious museum; you must consider it is an old wooden structure, but very well worth your time.