Panama History Museum, Panama City
The Panama History Museum is located on the ground floor of the Municipal Palace of Panama City. This neoclassical-style building was constructed in 1910.
The museum covers all facets of Panama's history, with displays divided across three exhibit rooms. The Colonial History Room covers the Colonial Period from 1501 to 1821. Here, visitors will find route maps, original European and Indigenous weapons, and copies of old engravings.
You'll find information about the Union to Columbia in the Departmental History Room, from 1821 to 1903. Copies of old photographs illustrate this time period.
The Republican History room celebrates the Republican Period from 1903 to the present. Features include a replica of the first Panamanian flag, designed by the first President's spouse, María Ossa de Amador. The original design of the Panamanian Coat of Arms is also on display. Visitors can view a draft of a telegram dated November 3, 1903, the date that Panama became independent.
The museum covers all facets of Panama's history, with displays divided across three exhibit rooms. The Colonial History Room covers the Colonial Period from 1501 to 1821. Here, visitors will find route maps, original European and Indigenous weapons, and copies of old engravings.
You'll find information about the Union to Columbia in the Departmental History Room, from 1821 to 1903. Copies of old photographs illustrate this time period.
The Republican History room celebrates the Republican Period from 1903 to the present. Features include a replica of the first Panamanian flag, designed by the first President's spouse, María Ossa de Amador. The original design of the Panamanian Coat of Arms is also on display. Visitors can view a draft of a telegram dated November 3, 1903, the date that Panama became independent.
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Sight Name: Panama History Museum
Sight Location: Panama City, Panama (See walking tours in Panama City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Panama City, Panama (See walking tours in Panama City)
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Walking Tours in Panama City, Panama
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Old Town Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles