Museo de la Nacionalidad
About This Museum
Tucked away in the heart of La Villa de los Santos, this museum isn't just a building; it's the very spot where Panama's cry for independence first rang out. You're walking on historic ground here. It feels more like a visit to a cherished family home than a sterile institution, where every object tells a story of that fateful November day in 1821. The air itself seems thick with memory.
Collection Highlights
The soul of the place is the original Act of Independence, its ink faded but its spirit undimmed. You'll also find the rustic wooden altar from the nearby San Atanasio Church, where the revolution was preached, and simple domestic items—a cooking pot, a spindle—that speak to the everyday lives of those who dared to dream of a nation.
Visitor Information
Come with time to linger and read the tales these walls hold. It's a small place, so you can have a quiet, personal conversation with history without the crowds. Just look for the handsome white building on the main road near the town square; you can't miss it.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautifully preserved Spanish colonial house with thick walls, a red-tile roof, and a central courtyard that lets in the breeze.
Contact & Location
Address: Calle Los Santos, La Siesta, Sector 4, Tocumen, Distrito de Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panamá
Phone: +507 966-8192
