Bogotá Gold Museum and Pre-Hispanic World

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Immerse in the cultural richness of the Gold Museum, where gold transcends material value to reveal a deep connection with nature and the sacred. This unique experience goes beyond a simple visit; it is an introspective journey that invites you to observe, ask questions, and connect with pre-Hispanic history and culture through its impressive collections. You will know captivating stories about the goldsmithing, ceramics, and rituals that gave life to each piece, thus understanding the meaning of these cultural treasures.

- Explore the extraordinary collections of goldsmithing, textiles, and more
- Know the history and meaning of the exhibited objects
- Interact with stories and rituals that bring cultural heritage to life
- An experience that emphasizes the connection between art and pre-Hispanic culture

What's Included

Ticket

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Museo del Oro
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Museo del Oro

    During this experience, we will tour one of the most representative cultural spaces; through its rooms, we will discover an impressive collection of objects made of gold, ceramics, stone, textiles, and other materials that bring us closer to the cultures that inhabited the territory. We will explore the goldsmithing collections, observing pieces that reveal skill and creativity. We will learn to read objects beyond their appearance, discovering what they could mean and what they were used for. We will learn about aspects of the elaboration process from the materials to the techniques used by ancient peoples. We will encounter emblematic pieces of the museum, which will allow us to connect the objects with stories, rituals, and ways of life. At the end of the tour, we will have discovered that gold for these societies did not only represent wealth, but could be related to power, identity, nature, and the sacred.

    Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Pacha Turismo Pedagógico
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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