Colombian National Museum
Museum type :
Culture and Hisrory
Established in :
1823
Holidays :
None
Visiting Hours :
Daily 10am - 6pm
Contact No :
(571) 3432222.
Location :
Bogota , Colombia
Display Objects :
The museum houses a collection of over 20,000 pieces including works of art and objects representing different national history periods.
Permanent exhibitions present archeology and ethnography samples from most antique Colombian men vestiges, 10,000 years BC, up to XX century indigenous and afro- Colombian art and culture.
Founders and New Kingdom of Granada room houses rich Liberators and other Spanish authorities iconography; the round room exhibits a series of oleos synthesizing Colombia painting history.
Paintings by masters Debora Arango, Fernando Botero, Enrique Grau, Ignacio Gomez Jaramillo, Santiago Martinez Delgado, Alejandro Obregon, Omar Rayo and Guillermo Wiedemann are part of the Permanent Collection.
Description :
The Colombian National Museum is the oldest museum in Colombia and is located in Bogotá, the capital city. It was founded in 1823 by General Francisco Jose de Caldas, and is one of the most important cultural and scientific institutions in the country. The museum houses a vast collection of over 20,000 objects, including archaeological artifacts, ethnological collections, geological specimens, and pieces of colonial art. The museum's exhibitions cover a wide range of topics, from the history and culture of Colombia to the natural environment of the country. The main building of the museum is divided into four sections: the main hall, the anthropology section, the natural history section, and the art section.
Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits on their own or with the help of a guide. The museum also offers educational programs and special events such as lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The National Museum of Colombia is an important cultural center for the country and for the world, and its collections and exhibitions are a valuable source of information about the country's history, culture, and environment. The museum is open to the public every day of the week and offers free admission to students and senior citizens. It is a great place to visit for anyone interested in learning about Colombia and its history.