Words can not express how AMAZING this museum is!!! It's so rich in culture & explains so much about how Carnival started and why. The costumes for The Queen of Carnival are so detailed . They had a free dance class, and the dance teachers also explained the meaning behind the type of song & dance that went with it. Great mini history/lecture class. Loved it. Everyone was super nice & super friendly. The place is a must go to if you're in town. I'm so glad I took the time to go. Highly recommend

Wonderful museum, huge and picturesque in all of its 4 levels. The carnival queens display is INSANE, it had around 40 different costumes, all belonging to each and every woman that wore it. It's full of interactive displays interwoven with actual high-quality items pertaining to the carnival, original music blasting directly to your ears, the immersion is astonishing. Only downside: no running water in the facilities.

It is a great way to know more about the carnival of barranquilla history....it is better to visit when is not carnival...

Its a short exposition about the carnival history and his icons, there are a very interesting and colorfull masks, dresses, pictures and videos, anyway... All about Barranquilla's Carnival. Recomended visit.

Wonderful place. Colourful and full of History. Beautiful ❤️

Great little museum--well organized and interesting. Tours were available in both Spanish and English. The costumes on the 2nd floor are spectacular. This is a must see if you are in Barranquilla!

A friend found this place and it is worth going to. Very informative and entertaining. The method of celebration and spread of carnaval was surprisingly. The dresses reflect the epochs and purpose.

I loved my visit but so many tvs were broken in the 3rd floor.

Incredible. More than you hear. There is a tale about the beginning of Barranquilla and the role played by the Carnival. Just great.

The place was supposed to reopen at 2pm. We are now 30 people standing outside for 30 minutes in 35 degrees. No one came to us, there’s no sign on the door saying that the museum was exceptionally closed or anything. From the other reviews it happens a lot so don’t waste your time going all the way here, there’s nothing else to do in the neighborhood.

way, way, way over-rated. They are very strict with times so when you purchase tickets you actually have to be by the door at the EXACT time for when you purchased tickets. There is no waiting area so if you come with your family and that includes kids the waiting can be a major pain. The staff is generally rude and ambivalent about your situation. There is NO PARKING available for visitors so that’s very inconvenient for families. The tour can be easily done in less than 15 mins unless you want to be thorough in which case it can be done in 30. We were thirsty and guess what? they don’t have drinking water available or a place where you can buy. The only reason they get a 1 star is because they have good bathrooms. Overall, it looks like a good idea but given the space it’s just very far from a 4.6 star. It more like a solid 3 star experience if you don’t have to deal with all the inconveniences that I had to deal with. If you come from very far and we’re looking for a worthwhile experience I recommend skipping this one.

(English below) Muchas pantallas sin funcionar y en general, un museo mal mantenido. La historia y tradición del carnaval merecen algo mucho mejor. I visited this week ahead of carnaval. It’s disappointing that the museum dedicated to the story and history of carnaval is so poorly maintained. The day I went, on the second floor at least seven of the screens were broken. It is on these screens you can see the story of carnaval in other countries and cultures. To have this many screens broken and out of operation, especially the week of carnaval, is very poor on the part of museum management.

Small but nice museums that explains the history of the Carnaval of Barranquilla. Both in Spanish and English

This museum can't be praised enough. It is the saving grace for visiting Barranquilla as a foreign tourist. The highlight is the collection of totally exuberant dresses of the Barranquilla carnaval queens up to 60 years back. All displays are translated in English as well as English speaking staff that is available and very friendly.

Most history info is also translated into English. Great displays, eye dazzling Carnival Queen gowns. The best thing to do in Barranquilla.

Nice, small museum. Entry on the hour. Lunch from 1 til 2.

If you are interested to know about carnival history around the world and the local changes during the years, this is the place. You will understand why about several customs, parades, presentations, etc.

Highly recommend visiting this museum to learn about the history of Carnaval!

It's ok, but there are a lot of carnival traditions that are not displayed in the museum.

A wonderful museum about the carnival in Barranquilla. The attention is amazing.

Great

It is a spectacular place. I hope many people can come to this place where you can see the history of the Barranquiloa carnival.

Great museum! Very interesting exhibits, plus there was a demonstration of dancing on the day we visited

I loved learning the history of the carnival and seeing all the beautiful carnival dresses.

Very nice to see and learn the history if the Carnaval! Very enjoyable

Very interesting museum. Staff was very informative and helpful.

The museum is a good place to go especially if you don't know about carnaval. The set up the people are awesome. I recommend you to stop at this place an check it out

It was okay. They had a room where they showed the history of the Carnaval and the masks used in the parade. They had some interactive screens where you can be dressed up in Carnaval clothes on screen and play different carnaval music. Outside, they had some left over float and old sign but the whole thing took about 30 mins and it was meh

very cool and pretty dresses

If you go to Barranquilla you must go there!!!!! Great place to explain you the history of Carnaval. Friendly staff and it's not expensive at all! Just go!

Amazing!!! Learned a lot and has a blast!

Excellent museum, like in Mexico or anywhere in the world where they are preoccupied to make things well. I was disappointed to not see "la casa del carnaval" also. It supposed to be seen, but they said that because of pandemia it couldn't been seen (nothing logic, like they opened but not completely and they are coming with this excuse when there is a question). Too bad they don't show it to the people and there is no flexibility. The entrance fee is 12.000 cop

It's an amazing experience, the exhibiton holds the history of the escence of Barranquilla and their people, it's "carnaval" or fest. It's unique display goes from national instruments to authentic winning gowns from the carnaval. It's art. Great service provided by the staff, clean restrooms, colorful gift shop, elevator for elders and child-friendly enviorment.

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