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.
Museo Casa de Moneda at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Museo Casa de Moneda#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 7° - 20° | 13° | 90 mm | - | - | 1.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 110 mm | - | - | 1.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 144 mm | - | - | 0.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 252 mm | - | - | 0.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 147 mm | - | - | 0.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 193 mm | - | - | 0.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 217 mm | - | - | 1.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 82 mm | - | - | 1.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 19° | 13° | 152 mm | - | - | 1.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 145 mm | - | - | 0.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 8° - 19° | 13° | 76 mm | - | - | 0.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 8° - 19° | 13° | 91 mm | - | - | 0.9 m/s | - | - |
