About
The Museo Nacional, also known as the National Museum of Venezuela, is the country's national museum, set in Caracas in the Capital District. Its address is Avenida Bolívar, at the Plaza de los Museos, which places it among the city's other museums in a central area that is easy to combine with a wider walk through the capital.
What you will see
The museum presents Venezuela's cultural heritage across a broad span of time. Its collections include archaeological artifacts and historical material, and its exhibits trace the story of the country from the pre-Columbian civilizations that lived there before European arrival through to modern Venezuelan history. For a visitor, it offers a useful overview of how the nation's past fits together before exploring other sites in the city or further afield.
Planning your visit
- Location: Av Bolívar, Plaza de los Museos, Caracas 1010, Venezuela
- Telephone: +58-212-482-8491, useful for checking current arrangements before you go
- Best suited to: visitors interested in archaeology, history and cultural heritage
Because the museum sits in the Plaza de los Museos, it can be a natural starting point for a day of cultural visiting in Caracas. Calling ahead on the number above is a sensible step, as details of opening arrangements and visiting conditions are best confirmed directly with the museum.
