Anyone who has been to the gold museum in Bogota will know this small museum does not provide the same experience as the superb Bogota offering and given the choice between the two museums, this is not the one we would choose. That said, it is worth a quick visit particularly for anyone who has visited the main museum in Bogota as a lot of the background information provided there aids understanding of the displays. Some of the video displays are also quite informative. Free to enter but should not take more than 30 minutes.

Well worth the time spent there viewing the pre-Columbian artifacts to include the Zenu culture gold exhibits and the musical relics. We were lucky enough to view the displays while accompanied by one of the staff anthropologists. He made the displays come alive when describing the creation and uses of the various artifacts. The artistic and technical skills of the ancient Zenu people are amazing. This is a can't miss spot to visit when visiting Cartagena.

Myself and a friend visited on a weekday in August. Free entry. Helpful, informative staff who speak fluent English. Exhibit information in Spanish and English. Wide range of exhibits including video information. Attractive and calm premises. Toilets. Lift. Shop on ground floor.