List of museums in Colombia facts for kids

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Colombia is a country in South America with many amazing museums! These places are like treasure chests, holding incredible art, old artifacts, and cool science exhibits. There are more than 100 museums across Colombia, with about 35 focused on art. The capital city, Bogotá, is home to 58 museums, including the famous Gold Museum. This article will help you discover some of the most interesting museums in different parts of Colombia.

Museums in Bogotá (Capital District)

Bogotá has a huge number of museums. Here are some of the highlights:

Gold Museum (Museo del Oro): This is one of the most famous museums in Colombia. It has a massive collection of gold artifacts from ancient cultures. You can see incredible jewelry, masks, and figures made by people who lived in Colombia long ago.
Maloka Museum (Maloka): If you love science, Maloka is the place to go! It's an interactive science museum where you can learn by doing. There are lots of hands-on exhibits about technology, the human body, and the universe.
Museo Botero (Museo Botero): This museum showcases the unique art of Fernando Botero, a famous Colombian artist. His paintings and sculptures are known for their exaggerated, rounded shapes.
National Museum of Colombia (Museo Nacional de Colombia): This is the oldest museum in Colombia. It tells the story of the country's history, art, and culture from ancient times to today.
Planetarium of Bogotá (Planetario de Bogotá): Explore the stars and planets at the Planetarium. You can watch amazing shows about space and learn about astronomy.
Quinta de Bolívar (Quinta de Bolívar): This was the home of Simón Bolívar, a very important leader in South American history. It's now a museum where you can see how he lived.
Bogotá Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá): This museum features modern art from Colombia and other countries. You can see paintings, sculptures, and other artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Miguel Urrutia Art Museum (Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia): Also known as MAMU, this museum has a great collection of Colombian art, from colonial times to modern works.
Museo Casa de Moneda (Museo Casa de Moneda): Learn about the history of money in Colombia at this museum. You can see old coins and banknotes.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogotá (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Bogotá): This museum focuses on art created in recent times, often with new and experimental ideas.

Museums in Amazonas

Museo Etnográfico (Ethnographic Museum): Located in Leticia, this museum teaches you about the different cultures and traditions of the people living in the Amazon region.

Museums in Antioquia

El Castillo Museum (Museo El Castillo): This beautiful castle in Medellín is now an art museum. It has collections of art, ceramics, and antique furniture.
Medellín Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín): Known as MAMM, this museum in Medellín focuses on modern and contemporary art. It's a great place to see new and exciting artworks.
Museum of Antioquia (Museo de Antioquia): Also in Medellín, this museum has a large collection of art, including many works by Fernando Botero. It also tells the history of the Antioquia region.
Parque Explora (Parque Explora): This is another fantastic interactive science museum in Medellín. It has a huge aquarium and many exhibits about science, technology, and nature.
Planetarium of Medellín (Planetario Medellín): Like Bogotá's planetarium, this one in Medellín offers exciting shows and exhibits about space and the universe.

Museums in Atlántico

Museo Romántico (Romantic Museum): Located in Barranquilla, this museum shows what life was like in the city during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Museum of Modern Art of Barranquilla (Museo de Arte Moderno de Barranquilla): This museum in Barranquilla displays modern art, often from local artists.
Museum of the Caribbean (Museo del Caribe): This museum in Barranquilla celebrates the history and culture of the Caribbean region of Colombia.

Museums in Bolívar

Museo del Oro Zenu (Zenu Gold Museum): In Cartagena, this museum displays gold artifacts from the ancient Zenú people, who were skilled metalworkers.
Museo Naval del Caribe (Naval Museum of the Caribbean): This museum in Cartagena tells the story of Colombia's naval history and its connection to the Caribbean Sea.
Palace of the Inquisition (Palacio de la Inquisición): This historic building in Cartagena was once a court. Now it's a museum about the city's history.

Museums in Boyacá

Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso (Museo Arqueológico de Sogamoso): Located in Sogamoso, this museum focuses on the ancient Muisca culture and their archaeological findings.
Captain Antonio Ricaurte House Museum (Museo Casa Capitán Antonio Ricaurte): In Villa de Leyva, this museum is dedicated to Captain Antonio Ricaurte, a hero of Colombian independence.

Museums in Caldas

Cultural and Historical Museum of La Dorada (Museo Cultural e Histórico de La Dorada): This museum in La Dorada explores the history and culture of the region.

Museums in Cauca

Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (Museo de Arte Religioso de Popayán): Located in Popayán, this museum has a collection of religious art, including paintings, sculptures, and gold items.

Museums in Cundinamarca

Colombian Aerospace Museum (Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano): Near Tocancipá, this museum is all about airplanes and space! You can see different types of aircraft and learn about aviation history.
Tequendama Falls Museum (Casa Museo Salto de Tequendama Biodiversidad y Cultura): This unique museum is located in a beautiful old mansion overlooking the stunning Tequendama Falls. It focuses on biodiversity and culture.

Museums in Huila

Astronomical Observatory of Tatacoa (Observación astronómica de la Tatacoa): In Villavieja, this observatory is a great place to learn about stars and planets, especially because it's located near the Tatacoa Desert, which has clear skies.

Museums in Magdalena

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino (Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino): This historic estate in Santa Marta is where Simón Bolívar spent his last days. It's now a museum dedicated to his life.
Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum (Acuario y Museo del Mar del Rodadero): In Santa Marta, this place combines an aquarium with a museum about marine life. You can see many different sea creatures.

Museums in Norte de Santander

Casa Natal del General Santander (Casa Natal del General Santander): This museum in Villa del Rosario is the birthplace of Francisco de Paula Santander, another important figure in Colombian history.

Museums in Quindío

Quimbaya Museum (Museo del Oro Quimbaya): Located in Armenia, this museum has a wonderful collection of gold and ceramic artifacts from the ancient Quimbaya culture.

Museums in Risaralda

Museo Eliseo Bolívar: This museum in Belén de Umbría focuses on archaeology, showcasing artifacts from the region's past.

Museums in Santander

Museo del Algodón y Fábricas de San José de Suaita (Cotton Mill Museum of San Jose de Suaita): This museum in San José de Suaita tells the story of the cotton industry and factories in the area.

Museums in Tolima

Museo de Arte del Tolima (Museo de Arte del Tolima): Located in Ibagué, this museum features a collection of art from the Tolima region and other parts of Colombia.

Museums in Valle del Cauca

Calima Gold Museum (Museo del Oro Calima): In Cali, this museum displays gold artifacts from the Calima culture, known for their beautiful metalwork.
La Tertulia Museum (Museo La Tertulia): This art museum in Cali is known for its collection of modern and contemporary art, especially from Latin America.
Museo Caliwood: Also in Cali, this museum celebrates the history of cinema in the region.