Casa del Carnaval
A carnival museum in the district where Barranquilla’s Carnival began, showcasing costumes, masks, and dance, with Carnival experiences available all year round.
Casa del Carnaval is the headquarters of the organization behind Barranquilla’s Carnival. The museum inside displays costumes of past Carnival queens, Congo dance masks, bull and crocodile headdresses, and props from various folk dances. Parade footage is screened, and dance performances are sometimes staged. The lower district, Barrio Abajo, is the cradle of the Carnival, and its walls are covered with Carnival-themed murals, so you can stroll around the area as well. Admission is charged, and opening hours are shorter on weekends.
Opening hours
Approx. Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Mary Queen
- Carnaval de Barranquilla
- Antigua Aduana
- Museo del Caribe
- La Cueva
- Barrio El Prado & Hotel El Prado
- Paseo de Bolívar
- Ventana de Campeones