Things to do in Bogota, Colombia: The Best Specialty Museums

October 10, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Ten million people call vibrant, passionate, sprawling Bogota home. The energy of this metropolitan heart of Colombia is in part fueled by its hundreds of eclectic and authentic dining hot spots, fantastic wines, and frequent foodie festivals. Ask the locals where they like to eat, then walk off your empanadas and aji with a stroll through the historic district of La Candelaria or during an indulgent shopping adventure on the North Side.
Restaurants in Bogota

1. Museo de la Moneda

Calle 11 # 4-93, Bogota Colombia +57 1 3431215 http://www.banrepcultural.org/museos-y-colecciones/casa-de-moneda
Excellent
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Museo de la Moneda

2. Museo De La Universidad Del Rosario

Calle 12c 6-25, Bogota 250055 Colombia +57 1 2970200 [email protected] http://www.urosario.edu.co/Museo/Inicio/
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Museo De La Universidad Del Rosario

3. Museo De La Fiscalia

Carrera 13 18 51, Bogota 110321 Colombia +57 1 5894444 https://www.fiscalia.gov.co/colombia/museo/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Museo De La Fiscalia

4. National Museum of Colombia

Carrera 7 N. 28-66, Bogota 110311 Colombia +57 1 3816470 http://www.museonacional.gov.co/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,746 reviews

National Museum of Colombia

Colombia's oldest museum holds a vast collection of archeological artifacts, as well as modern art. The building itself is interesting — it's a former prison and many of the galleries are inside former prison cells.

Reviewed By viajera1741 - Washington DC, United States

This museum has everything--pre-Columbian collection, Colombian history from colonial days to recent historical events, and the top floor serves as a national art gallery. I appreciated particularly the many signs and interactive displays designed to engage children.

5. Casa de Moneda - Coleccion Numismatica del Banco de la Republica

Calle 11 4 93, Bogota 111711 Colombia +57 1 3431316 http://www.banrepcultural.org/museos-y-colecciones/casa-de-moneda
Excellent
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4.5 based on 911 reviews

Casa de Moneda - Coleccion Numismatica del Banco de la Republica

Reviewed By PaulO2949

This is a nice museum and besides the Botero museum, city square is near by and many restaurants. There are many shops around the place. Graffity in the area is something else.

6. Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)

Carrera 6 No.15-88, Bogota 110321 Colombia +57 1 3432222 [email protected] http://www.banrepcultural.org/bogota/museo-del-oro
Excellent
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4.5 based on 14,258 reviews

Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)

The Banco de la República Gold Museum houses one of the most important collections of pre-Hispanic metallurgy in the world. As its history, which dates back to 1939, has unfolded, so this institution has become a symbol of Colombia's cultural memory. Its golden exhibition, fully renewed in November, 2008, is a place you cannot miss in your next trip to Bogota.

Reviewed By VictoriaCooper7 - Wales, United Kingdom

This museum was interesting and well set out - taking you on a journey from how the gold objects were made to their significance in the complex belief systems of the various native groups. The very last offering section of the museum (top floor) was amazing so make sure to leave enough time for it. Whilst there are small explanatory sections of text, I'd highly recommend getting an audio guide as it really set the scene and explained the objects in depth with very interesting points on their cultural context. There are numbers in the very top left hand corners of the displays which you tap into the audio guide (just in case you like me have basic Spanish and don't understand the instructions at the front desk!)

7. El Parqueadero

Calle 11 # 4-21, Bogota Colombia +57 1 3431316 http://www.banrepcultural.org/el-parqueadero/home
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

El Parqueadero

8. Museo del Chico

Carrera 7 no 93-01 Mercedes Sierra de Perez, Bogota 11001000 Colombia 623-1066 .ext.221 [email protected] http://www.bogota-dc.com/eventos/exposiciones/elchico.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Museo del Chico

Reviewed By 309pesadillaa - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Extraordinary small museum in Bogota. A house built around 1500. But really is a donation by a Dame of Colombia, in the 50's. Small but wonderfull. Great ! Don't miss it. It will take no more than one hour.

9. Museo del Vidrio de Bogota MEVIBO

Carrera 1A, 6C sur, 75, la maria, san cristobal, bogota Camino viejo de San Cristóbal, Bogota Colombia 574646011 [email protected] http://www.museodelvidriodebogota.org
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Museo del Vidrio de Bogota MEVIBO

The Museum of Glass Bogotá , specializing in glass , approached from the New Museology two types : The Virtual Museum and Community Museum . Glass Route is a way of appropriating the tangible and intangible heritage of the city as museum halls outside the museum , turning spaces of cultural interest for glass, on stage for an experience with "Transparency and Body."

10. Museo Nacional de Colombia Fragmentos

Carrera 7 Calle 6B-30, Bogota 111831 Colombia http://www.museonacional.gov.co
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Museo Nacional de Colombia Fragmentos

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