National Geological Museum José Royo y Gómez — Attraction in Bogota, Capital District

The Museo Geológico Nacional José Royo y Gómez is a fantastic hidden gem in Bogotá! Founded in 1939, this museum houses an incredible collection of over 40,000 geological specimens, including fossils, rocks, and minerals from across Colombia.

As part of the Colombian Geological Survey, it's not just a display space - it's an active research institution. The museum offers guided tours that make geology fascinating and accessible to everyone, whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious about Earth's history.

Though compact, every piece in the collection helps tell the story of Colombia's rich geological heritage. It's well worth a visit if you're interested in natural history or looking for an educational experience off the usual tourist path.

Tips for visitors: Located within the Servicio Geológico Colombiano Great for science enthusiasts and students Educational and informative guided tours available Free admission Perfect for a...

Neat little free museum. It's basically a single large room with fossils in the center and a cool rock collection at the side. Displays are organized by era and fossil site where they were found and there is some signage in Spanish. Entrance is in front of the big...

Museo poco conocido en la ciudad. Supe de el buscando en internet museos gratis 😂 Se ingresa por el lado derecho del letrero de Servicio Geológico Colombiano, te piden cédula y te toman una foto y te dan una credencial con pegatina para que la lleves puesta (así como cuando vas a algunos hospitales o entidades y te ponen Visitante) No se si hayan guías, no fue algo que consultara o preguntara pero lo que está exhibido tiene una descripción e imágenes de apoyo. Los fósiles dan una idea de cómo eran los animales de aquella época y es muy entretenido leer y maravillarse con las piedras y elementos de allí. Nos demoramos 2 horas en el recorrido incluida la toma de fotos y pintar un perezoso gigante con mi hijo. A la salida me pidieron la credencial y...