Art Lovers Have to Check Out These Museums in Bogota, Colombia

Bogota, Colombia.
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Bogota is home to countless amazing museums covering a wide range of different topics, from culture and history to art and science. If you happen to be a passionate art lover visiting this city, here are three amazing museums that will introduce you to Colombia’s throwing art scene.

Botero Museum

Botero is the first museum that comes to mind when someone mentions Bogota, and it was founded by the Colombian artist Fernando Botero in 2000. You can find an impressive collection of his work on its premises, but paintings by other contemporary artists have also been put on display.

Colombian National Museum

The Colombian National Museum isn’t solely focused on art, but that’s not stopping it from being home to one of Bogota’s most impressive art collections. It’s best known for being home to paintings from many Colombian masters, in addition to an impressive collection of indigenous art.

Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota

Modern art is thriving in Bogota, and you can find several museums in this city exploring it, including the Museum of Contemporary Art. Located inside an iconic spiral building, this museum is home to 1,600 works of contemporary art, ranging from the 60s to the present day.