Museo del Oro

There are several wonderful museums in Bogota, but the Museo del Oro, or Museum of Gold, is one of the most fascinating. Before Columbus and other European explorers came to Colombia, gold was a significant part of the local culture and heritage. The Museo del Oro investigates this, displaying an incredible collection of gold dating back centuries.

The Muisca Golden Raft is housed in the museum. The raft, discovered in Pasca in 1969, was used in the coronation of a new Muisca federation ruler. After renovations, the museum contained five rooms for golden artefacts and an auditorium as of 2008. A cafe, a restaurant, and a souvenir shop are also available.

The museum now houses around 55,000 artifacts, nearly 6,000 of which are on display. Many of these things were employed in indigenous peoples' daily lives or sacred rites, such as the Muisca and Tayrona. The main welcome area, the shop, and the restaurant are all located on the first floor. Exhibitions are located on the second and third floors. The title of the second floor is "People and Gold in Pre-Hispanic Colombia." Calima, Quimbaya, Muisca, Zenu, Tierrandentro, San Agustin, Tolima, Tairona, and Uraba are among the halls dedicated to various cultures and civilizations. "After Columbus" is the name of one of the rooms.

The third-floor exposition takes off in a different direction. Shamanism is represented by the "Flying Shamanic" and "the Offering." At the end of the exhibit, videos describing the most important objects on display are shown in the Profunditation Room. Almost majority of the exhibits are in English and Spanish.

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5.0

Address: Carrera 6 No.15-88, Bogotá 110321 Colombia

Phone: +57 601 3432222

Opening hours: Mon to Sun - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM