National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore, La Paz Department, Bolivia

4.5 (307 reviews) Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #5 in La Paz Speciality Museums

A culture visit

The museum has among its exhibitions, a collection of textiles, hats and pottery from the different regions of Bolivia. The higlights are for sure the masks display and the feather art collection. Finally, you can see a basketry, coins and metals exhibitions.
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Address

Ingavi 916 Cor. Jenaro Sanjines, La Paz, Bolivia.

Mobile

+591 2 2408640

Website

http://www.musef.org.bo/

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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4.5 based on (307 reviews)

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Reviews

5The Weak Knee Traveler 5:00 PM Jun 5, 2020
Interesting Museum
This museum has a very good exhibit of traditional accessories such as masks, hats, etc. Recommended to visit to understand a very essential part of the Bolivian culture. There is also a mini cafe in the museum which serves really nice hot chocolate.
5Chinapjs 5:00 PM Jan 10, 2020
Best museum in La Paz? Yes!
Loved this museum. It gives the cultural and ethnological underpinnings of native dress in Bolivia. Hats, dresses, masks. Literally thousands all over on three floors of exhibits in a restored colonial stone mansion. Everything is divided by areas of inhabitants from both Bolivia and parts of Peru. Mask collection is stunning as are the feathers of birds used in masks and head coverings and head dresses. Some are unbelievable. Kids will love this museum too. Small gift shop with interesting photo books and a coffee shop too. Closes for lunch at 12 noon.