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The Gold Museum in Bogotá, Colombia, is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of pre-Columbian civilizations. This museum is truly a treasure trove, showcasing an extensive collection of over 55,000 pieces of gold and other metals, each telling a unique story of Colombia's indigenous peoples. One of the highlights of the museum is the free tour offered daily at 3 PM. This guided tour is an excellent way to gain deeper insights into the most significant pieces in the collection. The guides are knowledgeable and passionate, providing fascinating context and details that bring the exhibits to life. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn about the symbolism, craftsmanship, and historical significance of the artifacts. The museum itself is wonderfully curated, with each room thoughtfully designed to enhance the visitor’s experience. The displays are beautifully lit, allowing the intricate details of the goldwork to shine, and the accompanying information is clear and engaging. Overall, the Gold Museum offers a captivating journey through Colombia’s past. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious, this museum is a wonderful place to explore. The combination of extraordinary artifacts and the insightful free tour makes it a truly enriching experience.
Mark SnaperMark Snaper
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The museum is located in the heart of the historic district and is housed in a modern building that blends well with the colonial architecture of the area. The museum's collection features a lot of gold pieces, representing the cultures of Colombia's indigenous peoples, such as the Muisca, Quimbaya, Calima, and Tairona. The collection is amazing, with intricate gold objects ranging from masks and ornaments to figurines and religious objects. What I loved about this museum is that it not only showcases the incredible beauty and craftsmanship of these objects but also provides a glimpse into the beliefs and daily life of these ancient cultures. The exhibits are well-curated, and the signage is clear and informative, with English translations available. Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Gold Museum in Bogota, Colombia, for anyone interested in history and ancient cultures. The collection, and the museum provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Colombia.
David ErazoDavid Erazo
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I went on Saturday late afternoon and for some reason it was free admission. Pros: Bilingual signage throughout. Good historical recount of the indigenous peoples in Colombia, whether or not it had a direct relevance to gold. Lots of displays of pottery, silver and other artifacts. Neutral, non-political reporting of facts, as far as I as a foreigner could tell. Cons: The covered part of the courtyard entrance was being used as a skateboard park. Very loud echoes. After getting my ticket, an older lady had just fallen or tripped down the last few steps. I can see how that could have happened as the stairs are black and the lighting is poor for anyone with a visual impairment. Be careful! The experience is on 3 levels but there's very few places to sit down and rest or take it in. Some of the pieces on display are beautiful artwork. It would have been nice to just sit and admire it for a few minutes. I think there's no strollers allowed in case you were thinking of bringing your child in a stroller.
Alisa QEQAlisa QEQ
10
Pro tips: (1) It's free to go on Sundays and bank holidays, (2) The audio guide is worth the money. Very good museum, with an extensive and beautiful collection of gold artifacts from the region and country. The exhibition is very thorough, including details about Colombia's history with gold, from all the indigenous tribes that first started mining it to the ritualistic, religious and social meanings of gold in later civilizations. There's also information about Colombia's geography and gold deposits, insights into each tribe that inhabited each region of Colombia and their relationship with gold, the processes used to mine and work the gold into the presented artifacts, and finally the archeological process that led to the continuous discovery of these artifacts. You can visit this museum for free on Sundays and holidays. The audio guide is paid but very inexpensive and VERY worth it, if you want to understand each piece and the culture and history of gold in Colombia. Big recommendation!
Diogo BotelhoDiogo Botelho
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This is amazing for history, buffs or anyone who just wants to see the beautiful gold ancient artifacts. I went on a Sunday afternoon close to 3 PM. My admission was free. Information seems to be confusing online but yes, it is free on Sundays. They still give you a ticket but you don’t pay. The museum was excessively crowded, but it was still easy to move around and read. If you read the entire museum, you may end up being there for more than two hours. After 30 minutes of reading, I had a headache, so I decided to just quickly glanced through things. It was very interesting to learn about the history of gold in South America. The artefacts are beautiful. In some exhibition rooms, you cannot take pictures and then others you have to turn off your flash but many were Pretty disrespectful of those rules. I removed a star because it was 8°C in Bogota, and the museum was freezing with air-conditioning. I left after an hour because I was too cold.
Kathy E. SanatiKathy E. Sanati
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The Museo del Oro is a must see on any visit to Bogotá. If the stay in Bogotá is longer than a few days, recommend visiting the Lago del Cacique de Guatavita before visiting the museum. While astonishingly impressive, the collection housed in the Gold Museum (owned and operated by the Banco de La Republica) is a tiny fraction of the treasure extracted from the sacred lake in Sesquilé, where the legend of El Dorado originated. The museum is well established with very high quality design and curated exhibits. The displays feature explanatory texts in Spanish and English. Guidebooks in multiple languages are available in the gift shop, along with an assortment of high quality local artisanal craftwork. There’s a cafe inside as well that serves an excellent brew. The museum is walking distance from the entrance gates to Monserrate and fronts a verdant plaza on Carrera Séptima framed by the Avianca tower and the colonial church of San Francisco.
Anthony AbbateAnthony Abbate
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