Museo de los Equipos del Astillero - Barcelona & Emelec
About This Museum
Tucked away on the first floor of a bustling portside building, this museum is a raw, passionate tribute to one of the world's most intense football rivalries. You don't just see the history of Barcelona SC and Emelec here; you feel it in the worn leather of vintage footballs and the vibrant, clashing colors that cover every inch of the space. It’s less a quiet hall of artifacts and more a loud, joyful family room for the entire city. I loved how it captures that unique Guayaquil spirit where fierce competition and deep respect somehow coexist perfectly.
Collection Highlights
The walls are a mosaic of faded black-and-white photos showing legendary players from decades past, right next to brilliantly colored modern jerseys. One of the coolest exhibits is a side-by-side display of both teams' iconic kits through the ages, telling a story of evolving design but unchanging passion.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find in the Astillero building, but it has that wonderfully unpolished, local vibe—check for opening times before you go as they can be informal. The energy is best on a non-match day when you can really soak it all in.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a functional, no-frills port building where the real character comes from within; think exposed brick and simple spaces completely transformed by the sheer force of football memorabilia and fan devotion.
Contact & Location
Address: Ecuador, Lorenzo de Garaycoa, Barrio de la Sabana, Olmedo-San Alejo, Guayaquil, Guayas, 090308, Ecuador
Phone: +593 4-207-5054
