In addition to 100 pieces of Botero’s own work, highlights of the museum include paintings by Picasso, Monet, Matisse, and Klimt, all of which are curated by the artist himself. Benefit from the knowledge of an art historian guide on a private tour of the museum—which provide context that’s crucial to understanding each masterpiece—or combine Museo Botero with La Candeleria (Historic Old Town) on a comprehensive sightseeing tour that offers a great introduction to Bogota for first-time visitors.
Museo Botero is located on Calle 11 between no. 4-41, in the heart of La Candelaria. If you’re using public transport from outside of the Old Town, take a TransMilenio bus to Museo del Oro Station.
The museum is open between Monday and Saturday from 9am-7pm, and on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 5pm. In order to avoid having to wait in line, try to arrive at the museum as early as possible.
Just a few minutes from Museo Botero, you’ll find Bogota Gold Museum (Museo del Oro), one of the city’s most popular attractions. The museum organizes some of its 55,000-strong collection according to both archaeological and artistic exhibits and tells the story of mining, manufacturing, and metallurgy from pre-Hispanic times to the present day.