Museo Casa de Moneda

Museum Museum of Colombian minting and historical coins

Museum in Bogotá documenting Colombia’s minting history with coin collections, colonial mint machinery and exhibits on monetary history-located near La Candelaria’s historic district.

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Museo Casa de Moneda
4.5968, -74.0735

How to Get to Museo Casa de Moneda #

The museum is located in Bogotá’s historic centre. Visitors can reach it by taxi, TransMilenio (closest stations depend on routing), or by walking from nearby landmarks like Plaza de Bolívar. Exact directions should be checked locally as museum addresses and access points in the old city can be compact and pedestrian-oriented.

Tips for Visiting Museo Casa de Moneda #

  • Combine a visit here with other colonial-era sites in Bogotá's historic centre for context.
  • Check opening days - some smaller museums in Bogotá close for conservation work or national holidays.
  • Look for guided tours or staff explanations to understand coinage techniques and the colonial mint's economic role.

Best Time to Visit Museo Casa de Moneda #

Bogotá's museums are good year-round; the drier months (December-March) are the sunniest for walking between sites.

Dry season
December-March · 8-22°C
Less rain and comfortable sightseeing weather in Bogotá; ideal for museum visits.
Wet season
April-November · 7-20°C
Showers in the afternoons; museums offer a good indoor alternative.

Weather & Climate near Museo Casa de Moneda #

Climate

Museo Casa de Moneda's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 7°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1699 mm/year), wettest in April.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (252 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

252 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (217 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

217 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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