Museo de la Independencia Casa del Florero

The Museo de la Independencia Casa del Florero is a museum in a colonial building in La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia. The house preserves rooms with early 19th-century furniture and displays a collection of paintings, weapons, and writings from the independence era.

On July 20, 1810, a confrontation between Creoles and Spanish authorities began here, leading to the first independence declaration. The building was later established as a memorial to remember this turning point in Colombian history.

The name references the vase incident, when a broken object sparked a revolt. Visitors can imagine how the day of confrontation unfolded as they walk through the colonial rooms that now display paintings and documents.

The museum sits at Carrera 7 number 11 to 28 in the historic center of Bogotá and is walkable from many points in the old town. Visitors should check the official website for opening hours and entry rules before going.

The vase incident happened on a Friday morning when a wealthy Creole asked to borrow a vessel for a banquet and a refusal led to a public gathering. The broken piece is now displayed in a case beside the painting that shows the tumult of the day.

Location: Bogotá

Location: La Candelaria

Inception: 1969

Founders: Guillermo Hernández de Alba

Official opening: 1960

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Website: http://museoindependencia.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 4.59835,-74.07510

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:59