Museo del Oro Zenú
A Banco de la República museum about the Zenú culture, on the Plaza de Bolívar in the historic center. Entry is free and it's closed on Mondays.
- Hours
- Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Closed Mondays, even when they're public holidays (checked 2026-10-12).
- Price
- Free.
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Carrera 4 #33-26, Plaza de Bolívar, Centro, Cartagena
The museum belongs to the Banco de la República (Colombia's central bank) and tells the story of the Zenú, the people who lived on the plains of Colombia's Caribbean and worked gold with fine techniques.
It's in a colonial house with wooden balconies on the Plaza de Bolívar, next to the Palacio de la Inquisición. It was renovated and reopened as a free museum.
There are free guided tours without booking, in Spanish and English. It's a short stop in the middle of a walk around the old town.
What to see
- Zenú goldwork pieces.
- The rooms about Zenú life on the Caribbean plains.
- The house's inner courtyard.
Getting there
- On foot from La Matuna: a few blocks to the Plaza de Bolívar.
- Taxi to the Plaza de Bolívar.
Tips
- Guided tours in Spanish at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.; in English at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- It doesn't open on Mondays.
FAQ
Is the Museo del Oro Zenú free?
Yes, entry is free.
What days is it open?
Tuesday to Sunday. On Mondays, even public holidays, it's closed.
Are there guided tours?
Yes, free and without booking: in Spanish at 10 and 11 a.m. and at 3 and 4 p.m.; in English at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
On the map
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