The Museo Nacional de Colombia sits in Bogotá, at Carrera 7 #28-66, and is the country's oldest and most important museum. It is also known in English as the National Museum of Colombia.
The museum occupies a historic 19th-century building that was once a prison. Walking through its galleries, you are moving through the architecture of an earlier era as well as through the collections it holds.
What you will see
The museum displays art, history and archaeology, with material spanning from pre-Columbian times to the contemporary period. For a visitor, this range makes it a useful place to get a broad sense of how the country's past and present fit together.
- Archaeology covering pre-Columbian cultures
- History of the nation over successive periods
- Art from across the centuries, up to contemporary work
Planning your visit
The museum is a good fit for anyone who wants context before exploring Bogotá further, or who simply enjoys a long, unhurried museum visit. Its central address makes it easy to combine with other stops in the city. For current opening hours, prices and any changes to exhibitions, contact the museum directly by phone at +57 1 381 6470 before you go.
