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Free exhibitions in Bogotá
Attend free the XVI National Young Art Salon 'From Home to the Universe': September 17 to November 1
Sep 17 – Nov 1
Galería Santa Fe de Bogotá · Santa Fe
LatinoGraff Talk
Fri, Oct 2, 10:00 AM
Third part Chapinero reading
Fri, Oct 2, 5:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública del Deporte - Centro Felicidad Chapinero · Chapinero
Components of the micro-story No. 1 (characters) – Creative writing workshop
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Manuel Zapata Olivella - Tintal · Kennedy
Art Club
Sat, Oct 3, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito
Artistic experience 'The arpilleras of Mochilín' at the Museo Quinta de Bolívar
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM
3 Stitches!
Sat, Oct 3, 2:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Néstor Forero Alcalá - Puente Aranda · Puente Aranda
Diálogos entre el trópico y el polo. Colombian research in Antarctica
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM
Memories of Centro Oriente
Tue, Oct 6, 2:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública La Peña
Senior Club: The Charm of Our Story
Wed, Oct 7, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo · Suba
Tardes de historias: Memorias que habitan el territorio
Wed, Oct 7, 2:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito
Wanted: Poetic Postcards! Popular Graphics Workshop
Wed, Oct 7, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Manuel Zapata Olivella - Tintal · Kennedy
Laboratorio de arte textil
Wed, Oct 7, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Carlos E. Restrepo · Antonio Nariño
Art Laboratory: Poetics of the Depths
Wed, Oct 7, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo · Suba
Between clay and literature
Wed, Oct 7, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Bosa · Bosa
Walk, observe, learn!
Thu, Oct 8, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Néstor Forero Alcalá - Puente Aranda · Puente Aranda
Words that are not forgotten
Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Soledad Lamprea - Perdomo
Embroidery Circle
Thu, Oct 8, 2:30 PM
Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco · Teusaquillo
Guided tour 'From home to the universe'
Thu, Oct 8, 10:30 AM
BibloVacaciones: poetry and collage, verses that transform
Thu, Oct 8, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Francisco José de Caldas - Suba · Suba
Art and painting
Thu, Oct 8, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Bosa · Bosa
BibloVacaciones: Bichopolis, a city of bugs
Thu, Oct 8, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo · Suba
Cuarta parte lectura Chapinero
Thu, Oct 8, 5:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública del Deporte - Centro Felicidad Chapinero · Chapinero
Be part of the environmental printmaking lab at the Fontibón Public Library
Oct 9 – Nov 27
Biblioteca Pública de Fontibón · Fontibón
Cuando la poesía sale a caminar en las noches
Fri, Oct 9, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Bosa · Bosa
Explore the urban forests of Kennedy with Labco at BibloRed - Sign up!
Oct 16 – Nov 20
Red Distrital de Bibliotecas Públicas de Bogotá (BibloRed)
Bogotá International Biennial of Arts for Childhood
Sun, Oct 18, 5:00 AM
7th Cybersecurity Conference, Universidad Nacional JCUN 2026
Oct 22 – Oct 23
454 - Ciencia y Tecnología "Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo" · Teusaquillo
Artistic experience 'Profundidades del olvido'
Sun, Oct 25, 8:00 AM
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.