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Free exhibitions in Bogotá

El Planetario de Bogotá to host 'Eyes on the Universe': attend from July 23 to September 20
Jul 23 – Sep 20
Planetario de Bogotá

August 12–16: Plans to read, create, and enjoy at Bogotá's public libraries
Aug 12 – Aug 16
Red Distrital de Bibliotecas Públicas de Bogotá (BibloRed)

Senior Citizens' Club: Memories That Inhabit the City
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Francisco José de Caldas - Suba · Suba

Join Bogotá's Night Ciclovía this Thursday, August 13 — ride through the city!
Thu, Aug 13, 7:00 AM
Carrera Séptima

What the wind tells
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Soledad Lamprea - Perdomo

Writing Lab: The Voices That Inhabit the Neighborhood
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Usaquén - Servitá · Usaquén

Traveling Through Time: Photography as Bogotá's Memory
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Fontanar del Río

Women's Circle: Naming Life
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito

Digital Navigators: Photographs Also Tell the City's Story
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Usaquén - Servitá · Usaquén

Traveling Through Time Is Possible
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública La Victoria

Kids' science club: the animals that also live in our neighborhood
Fri, Aug 14, 2:30 PM
Biblioteca Pública Usaquén - Servitá · Usaquén

A changing city
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Soledad Lamprea - Perdomo

Fiction Club
Fri, Aug 14, 5:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Carlos E. Restrepo · Antonio Nariño

My First Look at the World
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30 AM
Biblioteca Pública Venecia

Baby Explorers: The Colors of Our Neighborhood
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30 AM
Biblioteca Pública Usaquén - Servitá · Usaquén

Art Club
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito

Time Capsule: A Message for the Bogotá of the Future
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Fontanar del Río

Little Big Photographers
Sat, Aug 15, 12:30 PM
Biblioteca Pública Venecia

II. Collage Club: Bogotá in Pieces
Sat, Aug 15, 2:30 PM
Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco · Teusaquillo

The City Writes: Poetic Interventions in Everyday Space
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Fontanar del Río

Hora del cuento: Bogotá, una ciudad llena de historias
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Francisco José de Caldas - Suba · Suba

Tell Us What Your Corner Hides Through a Photograph - Rebellious Voices
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Arborizadora Alta

Playing to Remember: Childhood as a Shared Territory
Tue, Aug 18, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Fontanar del Río

Reading with My Baby: Growing Up Among Books
Wed, Aug 19, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Lago Timiza · Kennedy

My First Big City
Wed, Aug 19, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Fontibón · Fontibón

Tardes de historias: Memorias que habitan el territorio
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito

Taller de ilustración: Explorando el linóleo
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito

Laboratorio de arte textil
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Carlos E. Restrepo · Antonio Nariño

Art Lab: Poetics of the Depths, Exploring Graphic and Pictorial Techniques
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo · Suba

Senior Citizens' Club: Memories That Inhabit the City
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Francisco José de Caldas - Suba · Suba

The Fragmented City: Stories from the Margins
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Fontanar del Río

Writing Lab: The Objects That Hold the City
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Usaquén - Servitá · Usaquén

Women's Circle: Naming Life
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito

Digital Navigators: The Voices of the Neighborhood Also Live Online
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Usaquén - Servitá · Usaquén

The Elderly: A Universe of Stories
Fri, Aug 21, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Soledad Lamprea - Perdomo

Reverso Bogotá: Poetry and the Land
Fri, Aug 21, 5:00 PM
Biblioteca Público Escolar La Marichuela · Usme

Global EduExpo 2026 – Study Abroad Fair, Bogotá
Fri, Aug 21
Bogotá Plaza Hotel

Tell Us What Your Corner Hides Through a Photograph
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Fontanar del Río

Art Club
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito

Philosophical Storytelling Hour: How Do You Read What Has No Letters?
Sat, Aug 22, 11:30 AM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Cometas

Bogotá vive, Bogotá siente, Bogotá me cuenta
Sat, Aug 22, 12:30 PM
Biblioteca Pública Venecia

III. Club de Collage: Bogotá en Retazos
Sat, Aug 22, 2:30 PM
Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco · Teusaquillo

Hora del cuento: Bogotá, una ciudad llena de historias
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Francisco José de Caldas - Suba · Suba

Visita serigrafiada y guiada por la Sala LabCo Tintal
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Manuel Zapata Olivella - Tintal · Kennedy

Objetos que cuentan: escribir desde la materia
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Fontanar del Río
Free Class: From the Perfect Shot to Intelligent Retouching (In-person)
Wed, Aug 26
Zona Cinco Sede B
About this plan
Bogotá has become one of the most interesting cities in Latin America for enjoying art without hurting your wallet. The city has a wide and varied selection of free exhibitions. You can find shows by emerging artists in independent galleries as well as modern and contemporary art collections in public institutions. The best part is that many of these options stay open all year, so there is always something new to see.
The Colombian capital has a solid network of museums, libraries, cultural centers, and independent spaces that schedule temporary and permanent exhibits with free admission. It is also common for universities, embassies, and public spaces to organize shows of photography, illustration, crafts, and urban art. Going out to explore exhibitions in Bogotá can be a perfect plan for a weekend afternoon, a date, or some time on your own, and the best part is that the cost is always zero.
What to expect
- Visit the National Museum on Sundays, when admission is free for everyone.
- Walk through the galleries in the historic center and Chapinero, many with free entry.
- Check out temporary shows at public libraries like Virgilio Barco or Julio Mario Santo Domingo.
- Attend openings and special events where admission is usually free and you can meet the artists.
- Explore university spaces like Universidad Nacional, which often has exhibits open to the public.
FAQ
Are there free exhibitions in Bogotá every day?
Yes, there are options almost every day of the week. Museums like the National Museum offer free admission on certain days, and galleries and cultural centers usually have extended hours with free access.
Where can I find free exhibitions in Bogotá?
In areas like La Candelaria, Chapinero, and Parque de la 93, as well as public libraries, universities, and district cultural centers that schedule shows with free entry.
Are free exhibitions in Bogotá good quality?
Definitely. Many high-level public and private institutions offer exhibits at no cost, including shows by well-known artists, permanent collections, and experimental contemporary art projects.