IImagine walking through corridors where every object, every image, and every testimony brings you closer to a human story of resistance, struggle, and hope. That is the experience that awaits you at Terca Esperanza, the new permanent exhibition at the Center for Memory, Peace, and Reconciliation in Bogotá: a space that turns memories into learning and memory into a bridge to peace. .
Starting December 11, 2025, this exhibition will open its doors to the public with a clear purpose: to dignify and highlight the memories of a city that witnessed—and was also a protagonist in—the complex stories of the Colombian armed conflict. It is designed not only to remember the past but also to invite reflection, dialogue, and the collective construction of a culture of peace that includes everyone.
What will you find?
This exhibition brings together over 100 pieces, curated with sensitivity and historical rigor, contributed by individuals, collectives, and organizations that have experienced violence and social transformation firsthand. Among them, you will see deeply meaningful objects: from a typewriter that once belonged to a renowned journalist to embroidered works that express the pain and hope of those who have suffered significant losses but continue to fight for life.
However, this exhibition goes beyond objects: it is organized into nodes and modules that combine photography, art, stitching, painting, and testimonies, creating a plural, nuanced narrative that invites you to connect with the personal stories of those affected by the conflict.
Terca Esperanza is not just an exhibition; it is a human experience. For those visiting Bogotá from other parts of Colombia or from around the world, it offers an opportunity to understand the historical and social depth of this country. Each story, each piece, and each voice helps us understand that memory is not forgetting, but a tool for social transformation.
And for those who live in Bogotá, this exhibition is an invitation to view the city from a different perspective, to acknowledge how past events continue to be present and how reconciliation and respect for life are fundamental pillars of the future.
Where and when to visit
It is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Center for Memory, Peace, and Reconciliation (Carrera 19b # 24-86, downtown Bogotá). Admission is usually free, or you can check with the venue for guided tour options.
For more information about the exhibition, visit www.centromemoria.gov.co. And if you're looking for more cultural activities in our city, stay here at www.visitbogota.co. Don't forget to download the free ‘Visit Bogotá’ app on your smartphone. .
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