National Museum

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The oldest museum in Colombia is located in the city's International Center, founded in 1823 by the Congress of the Republic and open to the public since July 4, 1824. Dedicated to the preservation of the country's cultural values, it houses a patrimony of more than 2,500 works and objects, symbols of national history and heritage. In its calendar, the Museum offers temporary exhibitions of national and international history, art and archeology, as well as academic and cultural programming.

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The current home of the National Museum of Colombia was the country's most important prison for almost 72 years. However, in 1946 the prisoners were transferred to the new Picota Prison and the government designated the building to house the National Museum.