About The Biomuseo

BioMuseo is one spectacular museum dedicated to the natural marvels that showcase the biodiversity of Panama. The 4,000-square-meter museum will take you on an amazing journey back in time to when the Isthmus of Panama was formed, joining two continents and two major oceans and the huge impact it had on our planet. Designed by the world-famous architect Frank Gehry, this is his only work in Latin America and the tropics. The museum has eight galleries with numerous exhibits. There is also a Biodiversity Park that is a living extension of the museum’s architecture, exhibits, and programs.

Must See

  • The art and science exhibits
  • Series of 72 sculptures
  • Audiovisual presentations
  • Exhibition of 16 columns
  • The two aquariums
  • The outdoor Biopark

How to reach

To get here, take a 15-minute taxi ride from the Albrook terminal or from Panama City’s Plaza 5 de Mayo. Alternatively, a bus can be taken from Plaza 5 de Mayo as well. It is 11.5 km from the city center.

Bus fare is $0.25 for the regular route and $1.25 for the corredor route. Visitors can buy a "RapiPass 3en1" card which can be used in the Metrobus, metro, and terminal. The card costs $2 and can be topped up anytime.

Metrobus route: M500, M140, M062/Bus: C850.

Tips

  • Carry ID proof for children and senior citizens to avail discounted fees.
  • The museum is closed on Mondays.
  • It is the only building designed by Frank Gehry in Latin America.
  • Here you can see how Panama changed the planet.
  • The building of the museum is extremely flashy and the only one of a kind in the country.
  • There are 8 galleries of permanent exhibitions.
  • Visitors can enjoy temporary exhibitions as well.
  • The place offers magnificent views of the modern city, the Old City, Ancon Hill and the Bridge of the Americas. So don't forget your camera.

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m, to 5:00 p.m.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m, to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m, to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in queue for tickets.

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 26.57°C

 

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