Visit the museums of La Candelaria

La Candelaria is Bogotá's historic neighborhood, so you'll find a large number of museums along its streets, with free admission on certain days of the week. These museums will allow you to delve into Colombia's history, art, and culture.

  • Bank of the Republic Art Museum (MAMU): This museum is a space dedicated to modern and contemporary art exhibitions. In addition to its impressive permanent collection, it frequently hosts temporary exhibitions by world-renowned artists.
    Address: Calle 11 #4-21, La Candelaria.
  • Gold Museum: One of the most important museums in Latin America, the Gold Museum features a vast collection of pre-Columbian gold pieces, ceramics, and other artifacts that will take you on a journey through Colombia's indigenous cultures.
    Address: Carrera 6 #15-88, La Candelaria.
  • National Museum of Colombia: This museum, which used to be a prison, is the oldest in Colombia. It offers 17 exhibition halls that narrate the country's history from pre-Columbian times to the present day, through historical artifacts, art, and cultural objects.
    Address: Carrera 7a #28-66, San Diego.
  • Botero Museum: Part of the Banco de la República complex, the Botero Museum exhibits the work of renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero, known for his voluminous figures. The collection also includes works by international artists such as Picasso and Dalí.
    Address: Calle 11 #4-41, La Candelaria.