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Museo Nacional de Colombia

National museum · Bogotá ·

Museo Nacional de Colombia

National museum · Bogotá ·
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"I visited the National Museum of Colombia and found it to be a must for history buffs — it's the oldest and biggest museum in the country (built in 1823), houses over 20,000 pieces and artifacts dating back as far as 10,000 BCE, and the building's former use as a prison gives it an imposing atmosphere." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/things-to-see-and-do-in-bogota/

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Exhibits span centuries and geography, with thoughtful texts.

history
art
colombian culture
indigenous history
national museum
artifacts
paintings
friendly staff
Google Rating
4.7 (32.9K)
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Ak 7 #N. 28-66, Bogotá, Colombia Get directions

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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Information

Exhibits span centuries and geography, with thoughtful texts.

history
art
colombian culture
indigenous history
national museum
artifacts
paintings
friendly staff
Google Rating
4.7 (32.9K)
Placeholder
Placeholder

Ak 7 #N. 28-66, Bogotá, Colombia Get directions

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
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Museo Nacional de Colombia by null
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