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One day in Bogotá, Colombia

One day in Bogotá fits three stops: the Gold Museum in the morning, the Quinta de Bolívar, the house where Simón Bolívar lived, at midday, and the planetarium, whose dome is 23 metres across, in the afternoon. Check which days each one is open before you go.

Children are 2 to 11 years old; infants are under 2.

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Updated 21 October 2026

Plan your trip to Bogotá

The Gold Museum in the morning

Start at the Museo del Oro, which holds more than 34,000 gold objects. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9 am to 7 pm, with the last entry at 6 pm, and on Sundays and holidays from 10 am to 5 pm, with the last entry at 4 pm. It is closed on Mondays, including holiday Mondays.

The Museo Botero holds a collection of 208 works and is open on Mondays and from Wednesday to Saturday, from 9 am to 7 pm, and on Sundays and holidays from 10 am to 5 pm. It is closed on Tuesdays.

The Quinta de Bolívar and Santa Clara at midday

The Quinta de Bolívar, the house museum where Simón Bolívar lived, is at Calle 21 No. 4A-30 Este. It is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 am to 5 pm, and it is closed on Mondays, including holidays.

The Museo Santa Clara, in the old church of the Royal Convent of Santa Clara, built in 1647, has eight Baroque altarpieces, 112 oil paintings and 24 sculptures. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 4:30 pm.

The planetarium in the afternoon

Finish in the planetarium, which opened in 1969 and has a 23-metre dome, spacecraft-inspired architecture and advanced projection technology. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday and offers astronomy observations, workshops and talks. Its hours change with the programme, so check them on the planetarium's own page before you go.

Plan your one day in Bogotá

The order of the day depends on the day of the week, because the museums close on different days.

Before you go, check which museums are closed that day: the Gold Museum and the Quinta de Bolívar are closed on Mondays, even on holidays, and the Museo Botero on Tuesdays.

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Frequently asked questions

What can a family do in one day in Bogotá?

The Gold Museum in the morning, the Quinta de Bolívar and the Museo Santa Clara at midday, and the planetarium in the afternoon. The planetarium has a 23-metre dome and runs astronomy observations, workshops and talks.

What time is the Gold Museum open?

From Tuesday to Saturday, from 9 am to 7 pm, with the last entry at 6 pm, and on Sundays and holidays from 10 am to 5 pm, with the last entry at 4 pm. It is closed every Monday, even when it is a holiday.

Which museums does this itinerary include?

The Museo Botero, with its collection of 208 works, the Museo del Oro and the Quinta de Bolívar.

What time is the Quinta de Bolívar open?

From Tuesday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 am to 5 pm. It is at Calle 21 No. 4A-30 Este and is closed on Mondays, including holidays.