Visit to the Gold Museum in Santa Marta
Historical Tourism
Historic Center
Description of the experience
The Tayrona Gold Museum is located in the colonial-style Casa de la Aduana, a branch of the Gold Museum in Bogota, which contains pre-colonial tools and remains. The museum reflects the life and stories of the inhabitants of the Sierra Nevada and Magdalena during the last 2,000 years (Banep Museo del Oro Tayrona), distributed in four thematic galleries:
The gallery of pre-Hispanic societies describes the peoples that inhabited the Sierra Nevada during the Nahuange (200 to 900 AD) and Tairona (900 to 1600 AD).
The Pueblo del Magdalena gallery is a journey to the actual Magdalena province and its people.
The History of the Casa de la Aduana tells of the founding of the city, of battles and pirates, social customs, and of the recent times of the port, the railroad, the guineo and tourism.
Bolivar was here is a gallery dedicated to Simon Bolivar, who died in Santa Marta in 1830.
How to get there
Travel to Santa Marta: Depending on your location, you can reach Santa Marta by plane, bus or private car.
Local transportation in Santa Marta: Once in Santa Marta, you can use cabs, local buses or private transportation services to get to the Gold Museum in the Historic Center.
Arriving at the Gold Museum: Make sure you arrive at the scheduled time for the start of the experience. The museum is located in the center of Santa Marta, making it accessible from most areas of the city.
Itinerary of the experience
- Arrival at the Gold Museum.
- Reception and brief introduction about the museum and its importance.
- Visit to the main exhibition of pre-Columbian gold artifacts.
- Explanation of the goldsmith techniques and the history behind the pieces.
- Tour of the indigenous ceramics section.
- Discover the Tayrona Cura Tayrona.
- Description of manufacturing methods and cultural uses.
- Exploration of the section dedicated to the symbolism and cultural significance of the artifacts.
- Talk on the impact of these cultures on Colombian history.
- Participation in an interactive session or workshop (if available).
- Time for questions and answers.
- Conclusion of the tour and departure from the museum.
What is included
- Tourist guide
- Information brochure
- Free admission
- Museum tour
- Bilingual Explanation
Recommendations
For an optimal experience, consider visiting between April and May, just after Easter. During these months, you will enjoy pleasant weather, fewer crowds and affordable prices.
Explore the pre-Columbian riches and immerse yourself in Colombia's ancestral history in a tranquil environment.
Get ready for an educational and fascinating journey at the Gold Museum of Santa Marta.
The permanent exhibit is fully bilingual (Spanish + English).
What to bring
- Small backpack
- Camera
- Cell phone or notebook
- Water
- Comfortable clothing and footwear
