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All Colombia Bogotá Museo Geológico Nacional José Royo y Gómez

Museo Geológico Nacional José Royo y Gómez

A small museum filled with unique fossil finds, including one of the oldest specimens of ground sloths found in Colombia.

Bogotá, Colombia

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This is a small museum filled to the brim with exciting discoveries relating to the fields of paleontology and geology. Marvel at one of the only Callawayasaurus fossils discovered up to date while also looking at one of the oldest specimens of ground sloths found in Colombia. The museum also has an exquisite rock exhibition showcasing everything from simple ores to amazing glow-in-the-dark samples.

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Admition is free and the museum is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm from tuesday to friday. opens from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the last saturday of every month. You must be registered at the entrance where they will print out a badge for you to wear while on your visit.There´s parking but you must register before they will let you in with your car.

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Museo Geológico Nacional José Royo y Gómez
34-53 Cl. 53 Sur
Bogotá, 110611
Colombia
4.641107, -74.080193
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