Biomuseo

After many years of development, the Biomuseo finally opened its doors in 2014. Its primary goal is to investigate the natural history of Panama and how its emergence has affected the rest of the world. The Biomuseo is situated on the Calzada de Amador, a notable location at the Pacific Ocean's Panama Canal entry. The museum is the first building designed by famous architect Frank Gehry in tropical and Latin America.

Biomuseo is worth visiting for its innovative exterior architecture alone. The structure was created to illustrate how the Isthmus of Panama emerged from the ocean, connecting two continents, separating a vast ocean, and permanently changing the biodiversity of the planet forever. The 4000-square-meter museum houses eight permanent display galleries built by Bruce Mau Design. In addition to the major spaces, the museum has a public atrium, a place for temporary displays, a store, a cafeteria, and numerous outdoor shows set in a botanical garden. The permanent display is a fusion of art and science that will make tourists feel as if they are in the presence of an incredible phenomenon.

Biomuseo's working hours are extremely limited, and you can only visit it on Saturdays and Sundays between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The silhouette of the contemporary city, Casco Antiguo, Cerro Ancón, and Puente de las Américas are all plainly visible from the Biomuseo. While the former Canal Zone was in operation, only Panamanians were permitted in the region.

Google Rating: 4.6/5
Website: https://biomuseo.org/en/
Phone: +507 215-2935
Opening Hours: Sat to Sun - 13:00 to 17:00
Address: Amador Causeway 136, Panama City, Panama