if you want to learn about barranquilla and the region , this can be a good places, it is not a funny place !!! boring
If the Museo Nacional and Museo del Oro are places you must visit while in Bogotá, this would be the equivalent in Barranquilla.When my wife and I decided to go to the Museo del Caribe we weren't really sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised by what we found.The museum provides a perfect depiction of colombian Caribbean culture in all its splendour and colour. It also allows you to become acquainted with the nuances and subtle differences of the different "sub cultures" in the region.We enjoyed the interactive displays and at times felt taken away to a Gabo novel.All in all, it was a very enjoyable experience, which I would have no problem recommending to anyone visiting Barranquilla.
Considering the standard of the cultural attractions of the city it's nice but I expected something more than pictures and short movies. There could be more crafts and art for example.
I loved the presentation about the famous writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, wished my Spanish was better so I could understand more. Generally great museum but all in Spanish.
It is probably my fault I did not enjoy this museum more because I don't speak Spanish. They do have some English guides that talked us through lots of the stuff and were very friendly. However, there was a movie about animation that I couldn't understand at all. So, it was nice to walk through, but if you don't speak Spanish, you may want to skip this one!
a place to learn about caribbean culture, the garcia marquez exhibit is great, spanish and englishe guidance is available!!
This museum is really cool. My costarican relatives enjoyed it so much and I, as a local who have been away from his hometown for years, it brought a lot of memories of my early years in Barranquilla and the northern colombian coast.
We arrived late, but were able to get through the entire museum tour. It's a 6 story museum and each floor has a theme. There was a guide on each floor walking you through it, explaining certain things and letting us go and explore. I learned a lot and enjoyed the tour.** A little treat was that a group of kids were outside practicing dance for Carnaval.
In my travel guide this was given top marks, so I expected a lot. However there is nothing to see. Even the Gabo room is incredibly boring. Just a few old typewriters and photos. Most of the displays are just computer images. There is nothing authentic here at all. Even the display of artefacts had telephones (??) One of the worst museums I have ever been to.
Accept for some artifacts, not much is behind glass but most of it you see on video on screens or wall. This makes it a lively experience. There is a special room dedicated to Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Colombian writer and Nobelprize winner. The souvenir shop has minimum to offer. A coffeeshop offers drink and snacks.