About
Parque Explora is an interactive science museum in the north of Medellín, by Universidad station on Metro Line A. It has an aquarium with a focus on the Amazon, a vivarium, a dinosaur exhibition and interactive galleries with more than 300 experiences about the mind, time, music and more, plus a gallery built for young children. The visit is self-guided, with staff it calls Exploradores in every space to answer questions, and the museum suggests allowing at least two and a half hours.
Highlights
- The Sala Infantil: 200 m² of soft walls, tunnels, swings and hands-on discovery for young children, babies included
- Children under 3 enter free
- An aquarium with a focus on the Amazon, a vivarium and a dinosaur exhibition
- Interactive galleries with more than 300 experiences on the mind, time, music and more
- Accessible spaces, touchable aquarium exhibits and Braille 3D models of 25 species
Getting there
By Car
The museum has a guarded car park with limited spaces: COP 5,000 per hour or COP 20,000 for the day for a car. Other car parks nearby are at Parque Norte, the Bosque Plaza mall and the Jardín Botánico.
By Public Transport
Take Metro Line A to Universidad station; Parque Explora is just outside. Many bus routes run along Carrera 52 (Carabobo) and Carrera 53 (Ferrocarril), which the museum sits between.
By Taxi / Rideshare
Ask for Parque Explora by Universidad Metro station, Carrera 53 #73-75 in Aranjuez.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Parque Explora's opening hours?
Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 to 17:30, with the ticket office closing at 16:00. Weekends and public holidays from 10:00 to 18:30, with the ticket office closing at 17:00. It closes on Mondays, and on the Tuesday after a Monday public holiday, for maintenance.
Do I need to book?
No. You can buy a ticket at the ticket office when you arrive, or on the museum's website at least 24 hours before your visit.
Is the visit guided?
The route is self-guided, but every space has Exploradores, staff who can guide you and answer questions. The museum recommends allowing at least two and a half hours.
Is there food, and can I bring a pet?
El Comedor on the second floor serves food, and there are vending machines in the north zone. Pets are not allowed, to protect the animals in the aquarium and vivarium; certified emotional support animals are admitted with their document.
Is it accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. The spaces allow a wheelchair through, and there are accessible car park spaces, toilets, ramps and lifts. In the aquarium the exhibits can be touched, with 3D models of 25 species and Braille information.
