The best museums in Bogota in September 2025

These are the top 20 best museums in Bogota, Colombia, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Bogota? These are the best ones:

  1. Gold Museum1

    Gold Museum

     Bogota
    The Museum of Gold, located in Bogotá, Colombia, is a popular destination for tourists, attracting approximately 500,000 visitors annually. It is renowned for its extensive collection of pre-Columbian gold and other metal alloys, making it a significant cultural and historical site in the country.
  2. National Museum of Colombia2

    National Museum of Colombia

     Bogota
    The National Museum of Colombia, known as Museo Nacional de Colombia in Spanish, holds the distinction of being the oldest museum in the country. It was established in 1823 by Francisco de Paula Santander, who was the former President of the Republic of New Granada. This historical significance adds to the rich cultural experience that the museum offers.
  3. Planetarium of Bogotá3

    Planetarium of Bogotá

     Bogota
    The Planetarium of Bogota is a cultural center and planetarium situated in the International Center of Bogota, the capital of Colombia. It is specifically located in Santa Fe, the 3rd district of Bogota D.C., nestled between Plaza Santamaría and Parque de la Independencia. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city.
  4. Botero Museum4

    Botero Museum

     Bogota
    In 2000, the museum's namesake, Colombian artist Fernando Botero, made a significant contribution to the museum. He donated 208 art pieces, 123 of which were his own creations, and 85 were from other international artists. This generous donation forms the core of the museum's collection and is a testament to Botero's commitment to promoting art and culture.
  5. Coin and bill Production Museum5

    Coin and bill Production Museum

     Bogota
    The Casa de Moneda de Colombia, located in the colonial district of La Candelaria in the center of Bogota, is a mint that was founded in the 17th century by Spanish military engineer Alonso Turrillo de Yebra. This historical site is a testament to the rich history of coin production in Colombia and offers a unique insight into the country's past.
  6. Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO6

    Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO

     Bogota
    MAMBO offers a variety of facilities to its visitors. It houses an auditorium, a library with over 4500 volumes, a store, a cinema room, and a centrally located restaurant. The photo library boasts more than one hundred thousand photographs and negatives, inherited from other photographic archives, providing a rich resource for art enthusiasts and researchers alike.
  7. Maloka Museum7

    Maloka Museum

     Bogota
    Maloka is an interactive museum that focuses on science and technology. It is situated in the Ciudad Salitre neighborhood in the Fontibón locality of Bogotá, Colombia. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city.
  8. Santa Clara Church Museum8

    Santa Clara Church Museum

     Bogota
    The Santa Clara Museum is situated in the heart of Bogota, Colombia's Historic Center. It is housed in the former Royal Convent of Santa Clara, a building that was completed in 1647. This location offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a piece of Bogota's rich history while enjoying the museum's extensive collection of art and artifacts.
  9. Colonial Art Museum of Bogotá9

    Colonial Art Museum of Bogotá

     Bogota
    The Colonial Art Museum of Bogota, situated in Bogota, Colombia, was inaugurated in 1942. This museum is housed in a 17th-century building that previously served as a Jesuit-founded university and later, after their expulsion in 1767, the Royal Library, which became the National Library of Colombia in 1828.
  10. National Library of Colombia10

    National Library of Colombia

     Bogota
    The National Library of Colombia, located in Bogota, is a significant cultural institution under the Colombian Ministry of Culture. As a visitor, you can explore a wide range of collections and services offered by the library. It's not just a place for scholars and researchers, but also a fascinating destination for tourists interested in Colombian culture and history.
  11. Military Museum of Colombia11

    Military Museum of Colombia

     Bogota
    The Military Museum of Colombia is situated in La Candelaria, a region known for its historical and cultural significance in Bogota. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists who are exploring the city's rich history and culture.
  12. Claustro de San Agustín12

    Claustro de San Agustín

     Bogota
    The Claustro de San Agustín is a colonial building that was constructed at the end of the 18th century. It is located in the historic center of Bogotá, on the southwestern side of the Casa de Nariño. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists who are exploring the city's historic center.
  13. Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge13

    Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge

     Bogota
    The Archaeological Museum, also known as "MUSA", is situated in a historic building known as the "Casa del Marqués de San Jorge". This building, dating back to the 18th century, was once the residence of the Marquis, located at carrera 6, calle 7-43 in Bogota.
  14. Palace Historical Museum of the National Police14

    Palace Historical Museum of the National Police

     Bogota
    The National Police Historical Museum is a public institution of the National Police of Colombia. It is situated in the locality of La Candelaria in Bogota, Colombia. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique insight into the history and evolution of the National Police in the country.
  15. Independence Museum - Casa del Florero15

    Independence Museum - Casa del Florero

     Bogota
    Every year on 20th July the Colombians celebrate their independency. Dating back to 1810, this museum wants to pay tribute to this event.
  16. Museo del Mar (Bogotá)16

    Museo del Mar (Bogotá)

     Bogota
    The Museo del Mar, located in Bogotá, Colombia, is a unique institution dedicated to marine life and its study. Established in the 1960s by the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, the museum serves as a platform for students and the public to gain a deeper understanding of marine life. It showcases a variety of marine species, skeletons, and fossils, providing a comprehensive view of the marine ecosystem.
  17. 17

    Museo de Trajes

     Bogota
    Costumes have always been a part of cultural identity. You can see the traditional ones the Indians wore as well as peasants (campesinos).
  18. Museo de Bogotá18

    Museo de Bogotá

     Bogota
    The Museo de Bogotá, located in the historic center of the city in the La Candelaria neighborhood, is the city museum of the Colombian capital. This museum is a significant cultural institution that provides insights into the history and development of Bogotá.
  19. Museo de Arte de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia19

    Museo de Arte de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia

     Bogota
    The Museo de Arte de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia is a university museum that is dedicated to contemporary art. It is located in the university city in Bogota, Colombia. The museum is known for its integrated productions from video art, performance, scenic arts, contemporary music, sound sculptures, and electroacoustics.
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    Multiparque

     Bogota

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