Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge
About This Museum
People flock to this place for one reason: the mind-boggling collection of pre-Columbian pottery that tells a thousand stories of ancient Colombia. Housed within the elegant, sun-drenched rooms of a colonial mansion, it feels more like stepping into a historic home than a sterile museum. You'll find yourself face-to-face with intricate Muisca figurines and vessels shaped into expressive animal forms, each piece radiating a quiet, ancient energy. It’s an intimate and surprisingly peaceful escape from the city's chaos just outside its doors.
Collection Highlights
The museum's soul is its vast array of pre-Columbian pottery, with standout pieces from the Muisca, Quimbaya, and Tayrona cultures. Don't miss the detailed musical ocarinas and the strikingly modern-looking anthropomorphic jars that feel centuries ahead of their time.
Visitor Information
It's tucked right in La Candelaria on Cra. 6 #7-43, so it's easy to weave into a day of exploring Bogotá's historic heart. The on-site bookstore is a gem itself, perfect for finding a unique souvenir that goes beyond the usual postcard.
Architecture & Building
The museum is set inside a beautifully preserved colonial-era mansion, with thick white walls, heavy wooden doors, and a central courtyard that lets in the Bogotá light.
Contact & Location
Address: Carrera 6, Santa Bárbara, UPZ La Candelaria, Bogotá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, RAP (Especial) Central, 111711, Colombia
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