Nothing special just a waste of my money. Everything in Spanish for local people. Pay for the family 72 pesos haven’t seen anything except pictures of their something you don’t understand. Very disappointing. If I knew what is there I would not even go there for free. If you want to see what is inside it’s all in the pictures I post here

Excellent little history museum that really spells out the consequences of colonialism for much of the Americas. I didn't even realize that the Spanish Inquisition had an impact here in the Americas until coming here. The history and the reasons and motivations are all laid bare by the historical accounts and biographies told within. I thought it was an excellent little history lesson and a good example of colonial history taught the correct way, by identifying the oppressors and the oppressed. From what I understood of the descriptions, it really does seem as if they try to present all of the history in an open and honest way, something we rarely see back in the states where I'm from. Also helps that the outside architecture is all so beautifully preserved here in the walled city. It truly is like stepping back into time. Very inexpensive to get in as well, I believe it was 10 mil per person.

I love museums. This one was unfortunately the worst maintained one I've visited. I worry about how long some of their artifacts will last. Some exhibits are described in Spanish and English, but most in Spanish only. Overall, I learned a lot about how slavery, the Inquisition, and the fight for independence impacted the area.

Nice museum to learn something about the history of Cartagena. We liked especially the garden. The toilets were really dirty though, they should pay attention to this. Price was relatively high I would say

A lot of potential but the museum is not really worth it. The building itself is beautiful but there is so little effort to make the collection interesting that you just feel disappointed. If you're trying to scape from the heat, you'll be disappointed as most rooms have AC but they don't turn it on.

Located in the former Inquisition Palace. Location made me shivering and thinking about how people were treated during inquistion heydays. Now it is also a place for art exhibitions. I think it is worth visiting if you have a spare hour.

Only 10% in English, the torture instruments are locked away from the visitors (around 3 small ones are on display). I understand why but locking them away is the wrong approach.Therefore, I can't recommend this museum. (The rest of the museum is 4/5)

If you are an American visiting Cartagena, then this local is probably the "safest" in the city. Hang out here. Because if you stray outside the vicinity and start to visit other parts of the city on your own, then you will likely feel like you are in South City Miami, Florida. If you have not contracted a local escort familiar with the area, then I strongly encourage you to stick to the confines of this barricaded tourist community. Just my experience here.

The Spanish Inquisition conjures visions of witches, torture, and religious persecution. As an important seat of Spanish colonial power, Cartagena housed an office of the Inquisition. Today the Palacio de la Inquisición in Cartagena doubles as a museum of the Inquisition as well as the Cartagena Historical Museum. You can see some examples of torture devices and learn about the city’s history. The office was founded in Cartagena in 1610, the third site of the Inquisition in the Americas after those at Veracrúz, Mexico and Lima, Peru. It had jurisdiction over the colony of Nueva Granada, which included present day Panama, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela. The Inquisition in the Americas tended to be less brutal than in Spain itself, and that was particularly true in Cartagena. The city was an important international trading center, which gave it a cosmopolitan quality that tended to lead to more tolerance. However, during its 200 years in operation, the Inquisition in Cartagena did investigate close to 900 people. Of those, 56 were convicted and made to carry out acts of penance, 12 of those publicly, and 5 of whom were sentenced to death.

Despite being across the ocean from Spain, Cartagena was a notable jewel in the crown of the Spanish empire and a residence of several hundred Spanish Catholics and their priests. Primarily the Inquisition was directed at these. The museum is a well documented and maintained tribute to their memories and pain. The less historically-minded can enjoy the quiet courtyards, bright colors and impressive architecture, but most people will be touched by the brutality of life at the time. While much is in Spanish, there is an effort to have translations in English for key exhibits. I also pointed Google Lens at several signs and received an excellent translation. It's very much worth your tourist time and money to get a better historical picture of the harsh rigors of the life in a colony, especially as religious fever tore through Europe.

Explains the history of the region really well. I wish every text was translated to English as well. You still get a lot but if I had to guess I'd say maybe 1 out off 5 exhibit descriptions or just texts on the wall are translated to English. Definitely go have a look at the garden, the tree covering the entirety of it is amazing.

I learned the story of New Grenada through the founding of Colombia and the story of the oppressed that rose up and created a new future! Thank you. I used google translate to take pictures of the boards and read them all.

Beautiful building but the inside doesn’t have too much art and the way stories are told seem very opinionated and subjective

Was looking forward to this but it was very disappointing. Just posters and billboards, rarely anything written in english. Stuffy and dirty rooms, there are a/c but they are not on. No artifacts or anything displayed. It is really not worth it. Entrance price at 23.000.

This place hits different on an emotional level. Cartagena is not just pretty beaches, you also need to know the sh*tty things that happened in history to really appreciate where we are now. Totally recommended, the entrance is free on Sundays, if you can get a guide, it would be even better.

It is rare to see a museum about religious inquisition. Inquisition, though terrible as we see now, shaped the society of South America, making it one of the most catholic areas of the world. It is worthwhile to visit this museum and learn that period of history.

This museum is no longer just concentrating on the Inquisition. It has made a transition that is likely so much better as the Museo de Cartagena de Indias. There isn't a lot to see but they are working on some new exhibitions and trying to reclaim items for the collection after a turbulent history.

Really gives you the chills about the slavery era in Cartagena. Even you can feel it in the air. I didn't take many pictures as I wanted to be respectful. Please if you go there, ask for a tourist Guide or the recordings.

Interesting info about the establishment of the Inquisition capital of the region in Cartagena. The second floor focuses more broadly on the history of the city. The building itself is definitely a highlight - classical architecture and colorful walls. Little bit of English but most info boards are in Spanish.

Informative small history museum dedicated to showing the effects of colonialism and the history of the Inquisition on Cartagena. If you like history, it's a must!

Museum is divided in two main parts, one dedicated on the inquisition (1610-1815) and one on the Caribbean and the independence after Spanish domination (1815-1845 circa). Not many parts are translated in English, but considering the cheap entrance fee, I recommend it. Take a look on the pics and the video.

An interesting part of human history. It speaks to how easily people will turn on each other in the name of religious belief. The architecture is amazing with towering walls and open spaces. The guide was knowledgeable, but once we moved away from the main entrance, we were left to our own devices. Thankfully, the majority of the exhibits had English translations, so we didn't have to depend on my sketchy Spanish.... The exhibits were well done and helped to give a clear history of the why and how of the Spanish Inquisicion.

Great historic place, inside historic center in Cartagena

Das Museum hat zwei Schwerpunkte: zum einen die Stadtgeschichte von Cartagena. Und zum anderen das Thema Inquisition. Schließlich befindet sich das Museum im ehemaligen Sitz der Inquisition, direkt an der Plaza de Bolívar, ehemals Plaza Major. Einige interessante Exponate und gelegentlich Raben-) Geier im Garten…

Lots of interesting information in a beautiful restored building. Try to avoid the massive tour groups if possible

Worthy stop to learn quite a bit about the history of Cartagena and the times when the Spaniards controlled this land. Incredible artifacts from indigenous, slavery, and inquisition times.

Enjoyed it - good museum laying out the history of Cartagena. Very little signage is in English so only really works if you can understand Spanish to some degree. Recommended otherwise - good exhibits, nicely laid out.

We did not get to experience the historical par to this beautiful building as we were attending an wedding, but the venue is beautiful. Located in the heart of the Walled City. Would love to come back at some point and go through the history recorded and housed here.

A peaceful oasis with some interesting history lessons!

This museum is one of your must visit in Cartagena, just keep in mind humidity and heat , wear cool clothes.

The place needs help to maintain its story of Cartagena's central role in the inquisición in the Americas. Read up on it before coming and let the spaces move you.

Go and learn about the history. Beautiful colonial style structure. A must see in the heart of the Ciudad Amurallada (The Walled City)

A very manageable museum that lays out the history of the Spanish Inquisition in the Americas. I would say it takes less than an hour to fully explore and read the available information. I would encourage those who are not fluent in Spanish to use Google lens for translation.

Nice place to checkout while in town. You can learn about the history of Cartagena.