Highlights
- The Gold Museum preserves the stories and beliefs of indigenous cultures
- Each piece of gold reveals legends and how the ancestors understood the universe
- It is the world's most outstanding museum of pre-Hispanic goldsmithing
- To visit it is to connect with our identity: art, history, and symbolism
- It evokes emotions and pride in Colombia's rich cultural heritage
Description
Visit to the Bogotá Gold Museum The Gold Museum, located in the historic center of Bogotá, houses the world's largest collection of prehispanic goldsmithing, with approximately 34,000 pieces of gold and tumbaga, and about 25,000 objects made of ceramic, stone, shell, bone, and textiles. These pieces come from 13 indigenous cultures that inhabited what is now Colombia, including the Muiscas, Quimbayas, Zenúes, Tayronas, Calima, Tumaco, Tolima, Tierradentro, San Agustín, Nariño, Chocó, Urabá, and Malagana.
Featured Exhibits
The visit to the museum is organized into four thematic floors:
Second floor: Features the 'The Working of Metals' room, which describes the mining and manufacturing techniques of ancient metallurgy, and the 'People and Gold in Pre-Hispanic Colombia' room, which contextualizes the use of gold in the political and religious organization of indigenous cultures.
Third floor: Includes the 'Cosmology and Symbolism' room, which explores mythical themes, shamanism, and the symbolism of metals, and the 'The Offering' room, which immerses visitors in the world of offering ceremonies.
Fourth floor: It offers an interactive room that encourages reflection on the diversity and meaning of the heritage preserved by the museum.
✨ Iconic Pieces
Quimbaya Poporo: A ceremonial piece used by the Quimbayas for the ritual consumption of coca leaves. Made around 301 BC, it is considered one of the greatest achievements of pre-Hispanic Colombian art.
Balsa Musica: This represents the ritual that gave rise to the legend of El Dorado. It shows the Zipa covered in gold dust, sailing on a raft in the Guatavita Lagoon, accompanied by his people.
Includes
Tour guide
Museum ticket
Excludes
Extra purchases
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
