Historical Museum of Cartagena de Indias, History museum in Cartagena, Colombia.
The museum occupies a colonial palace with stone walls, wooden balconies, and multiple exhibition rooms spread across two floors.
The building served as the headquarters of the Spanish Inquisition during the colonial period from 1610 to 1821.
The museum exhibits display indigenous artifacts, colonial documents, navigation instruments, and African Caribbean art collections.
The museum provides guided tours in multiple languages, educational workshops for teachers, and space rentals for cultural events.
Visitors can examine original inquisition instruments, including a guillotine and gallows in the courtyard of the building.
Location: Cartagena
Address: 46, Plaza de Bolivar Carrera 3 33, Bolívar 472000
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Sabato 09:00-18:00; Domenica 10:00-16:00
Phone: +576056644570
Website: http://muhca.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 10.42331,-75.55155
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:34
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