Parque Explora on Postcard

"The four huge red cubes set amid the verdant mountains around Medellín will seize your attention and pique your curiosity—they are pavilions that architect Alejandro Echeverri designed to house Parque Explora, a science museum that is rather a monumental toy itself. The goal was to strike a proper balance between wonder and learning—and to avoid at all costs the sort of place that quickly grows obsolete. The result offers a nice sort of carnival or market feeling in its wide-open spaces. Inside, the pavilions, aquarium, planetarium, and cool science and tech exhibits keep both wee ones and grown-ups entertained and awed. By Travesías"

The Perfect Week in Colombia

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"The four huge red cubes set amid the verdant mountains around Medellín will seize your attention and pique your curiosity—they are pavilions that architect Alejandro Echeverri designed to house Parque Explora, a science museum that is rather a monumental toy itself. The goal was to strike a proper balance between wonder and learning—and to avoid at all costs the sort of place that quickly grows obsolete. The result offers a nice sort of carnival or market feeling in its wide-open spaces. Inside, the pavilions, aquarium, planetarium, and cool science and tech exhibits keep both wee ones and grown-ups entertained and awed. By Travesías"

Essential Guide to Medellín

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"The four huge red cubes set amid the verdant mountains around Medellín will seize your attention and pique your curiosity—they are pavilions that architect Alejandro Echeverri designed to house Parque Explora, a science museum that is rather a monumental toy itself. The goal was to strike a proper balance between wonder and learning—and to avoid at all costs the sort of place that quickly grows obsolete. The result offers a nice sort of carnival or market feeling in its wide-open spaces. Inside, the pavilions, aquarium, planetarium, and cool science and tech exhibits keep both wee ones and grown-ups entertained and awed. By Travesías"

The Best Things to Do in Colombia

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Larissa T.V.

Google

Great experience !!! Going at the opening, on a weekday, has given us the chance to get (private) guidance inside the different rooms. The guides are passionate and they have a good knowledge. We've spent nearly 7 hours inside, but we've got the feeling it has been much shorter.

Nathan Weinberger

Google

This is a great science museum! Every part of it is very interactive, from the outdoor science park to the exhibits. We especially loved the mind exhibit, which included a lot of cool tricks of perception. The aquarium section was also very cool, as they focused on all the important fish and ecosystems of Colombia. As a group of four adults, we spent about three hours and saw almost everything. It was a very enjoyable way to spend an afternoon! A+ for having a Dunkin in the food court.

Tom Pachajoa

Google

You need a day to explore "Explora Park" such an amazing interactive place, family friendly, for all ages, lots of fun things to see, touch, heard, and so on. In a weekday you will see kids from different schools.

harry samaniego

Google

Great place to spend with the kids.....they have a small play area for minos

Annie Olson-Reiners

Google

Went with three generations of cousins. Exhibits in Spanish with good translations in English. Lunch options are good. Spend the day inside, and then stay and play on the outdoor patio once the sun isn’t so hot. Entries close at 5 or 5:30pm, but the museum is open a whole hour later. Lovely day spent learning and playing. Highly recommend, even without kids- it’s fun!

lauren c

Google

My family came here to spend the day while visiting Medellin last week. Based on the website and YouTube videos, I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew there were the outdoor hands on activities and the aquarium, but I didn’t know about all the other activities upstairs. We spent 5 hours here walking through the outdoor areas, aquarium and all 4 of the themed rooms. We were pleasantly surprised by all the hands on, interactive stations in each section. Each room upstairs is separated into different themes: time, music, mind and “on stage.” Each area had something interesting for both adults and kids. It was a perfect way to spend the day for my 8 year old. The staff was helpful and everyone we interacted with was very pleasant. They helped us understand what each activity was about and the man working down in the aquarium was very informative and nice to speak with. The facilities were clean and well maintained with nothing out of order. The only thing that could be improved upon in my opinion is the food offerings. There are only a few fast food options and nothing looked fresh or well made. Be sure to eat beforehand or bring snacks if you will be there for a long time. For the price we paid (40 mil COP per person) and all the fun we had, it was well worth it. I highly recommend to visit here, especially if you have kids.

Larry Michael Lynch

Google

Parque Explora near the Botanical Gardens is interesting for both children and adults. This is a great place to visit and explore via the many interactive exhibits. Plan on a good 3 hours at the minimum to get the best bang for your buck. The life-sized dinosaur statues are must-see too.

Daniel Scott

Google

So much to do. Science in Spanish and English. I highly recommend.

Larissa T.V.

Google

Great experience !!! Going at the opening, on a weekday, has given us the chance to get (private) guidance inside the different rooms. The guides are passionate and they have a good knowledge. We've spent nearly 7 hours inside, but we've got the feeling it has been much shorter.

Nathan Weinberger

Google

This is a great science museum! Every part of it is very interactive, from the outdoor science park to the exhibits. We especially loved the mind exhibit, which included a lot of cool tricks of perception. The aquarium section was also very cool, as they focused on all the important fish and ecosystems of Colombia. As a group of four adults, we spent about three hours and saw almost everything. It was a very enjoyable way to spend an afternoon! A+ for having a Dunkin in the food court.

Tom Pachajoa

Google

You need a day to explore "Explora Park" such an amazing interactive place, family friendly, for all ages, lots of fun things to see, touch, heard, and so on. In a weekday you will see kids from different schools.

harry samaniego

Google

Great place to spend with the kids.....they have a small play area for minos

Annie Olson-Reiners

Google

Went with three generations of cousins. Exhibits in Spanish with good translations in English. Lunch options are good. Spend the day inside, and then stay and play on the outdoor patio once the sun isn’t so hot. Entries close at 5 or 5:30pm, but the museum is open a whole hour later. Lovely day spent learning and playing. Highly recommend, even without kids- it’s fun!

lauren c

Google

My family came here to spend the day while visiting Medellin last week. Based on the website and YouTube videos, I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew there were the outdoor hands on activities and the aquarium, but I didn’t know about all the other activities upstairs. We spent 5 hours here walking through the outdoor areas, aquarium and all 4 of the themed rooms. We were pleasantly surprised by all the hands on, interactive stations in each section. Each room upstairs is separated into different themes: time, music, mind and “on stage.” Each area had something interesting for both adults and kids. It was a perfect way to spend the day for my 8 year old. The staff was helpful and everyone we interacted with was very pleasant. They helped us understand what each activity was about and the man working down in the aquarium was very informative and nice to speak with. The facilities were clean and well maintained with nothing out of order. The only thing that could be improved upon in my opinion is the food offerings. There are only a few fast food options and nothing looked fresh or well made. Be sure to eat beforehand or bring snacks if you will be there for a long time. For the price we paid (40 mil COP per person) and all the fun we had, it was well worth it. I highly recommend to visit here, especially if you have kids.

Larry Michael Lynch

Google

Parque Explora near the Botanical Gardens is interesting for both children and adults. This is a great place to visit and explore via the many interactive exhibits. Plan on a good 3 hours at the minimum to get the best bang for your buck. The life-sized dinosaur statues are must-see too.

Daniel Scott

Google

So much to do. Science in Spanish and English. I highly recommend.

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