About Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)

There are numerous museums in Bogota which are known for celebrating art and culture and are rich in their collection of works and other artifacts. Museo Del Oro or the Gold Museum contains more than 55,000 pieces of gold and other materials, reflecting Colombia’s pre-Hispanic cultures. Pre-Hispanic goldwork collections and pottery, shell, stone, wood, and textile archaeological objects attest to the thought of all the societies that together formed what is called Colombia today. The descriptions are in Spanish and English, narrating a different story and outlining the various aspects of social life. This is the most fascinating museum of not only Bogota but entire South America and is a must visit if you are in the city or nearby. To enjoy an audio guide available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French languages, visitors need to pay COP 8,000.

Must See

  • The Golden Sculptures
  • People and Gold in Pre-Hispanic Room
  • Goldsmiths' Works
  • After Columbus Room
  • The Offering
  • The Flying Chamanic and Profunditation Room

How to reach

From Monday to Saturday:
TransMilenio Bus J23, J70, J72 to stop: Museo del Oro. The ticket price is COP 2,400 for all day. 
Local Taxi Services to stop: Museo del Oro.

On Sunday and Public Holidays:
Local Taxi Services to stop: Museo del Oro

It is 5.4 km from the city center.

Tips

  • Allocate a little time to visit all of the exhibition rooms.
  • There is a cafe in the basement to quench your thirst and hunger.
  • On Sunday, it gets really crowded due to the free entry facility.
  • Two free tours are available daily at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
  • You can book an audio tour in English or Spanish languages.
  • Do not smoke inside the museum.
  • You can take photos without a flash.
  • Don't bring alcohol.
  • Avoid carrying heavy backpacks.
  • Do not touch the objects on display.

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults: COP 3,000
Children under 12 years: Free
Adults of 60 years and above: Free
Sunday: Free

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 31.96°C

 

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