About
The Planetario de Medellín Jesús Emilio Ramírez González stands in the Parque de los Deseos, by Universidad station on Metro Line A. Its digital dome hosts immersive shows, and the planetarium covers the earth sciences as well as space. A ticket includes two levels of interactive exhibits, with the Science on a Sphere globe, and one dome show; one of the daily shows is made for children. The Kaldi Kaffe café and bakery is on site.
Highlights
- A children's dome show, Avellanas en el cielo, twice a day
- A digital dome for immersive shows about space and the earth sciences
- Children under 3 enter free
- Entry covers two levels with 51 interactive experiences, including Science on a Sphere, and one dome show: COP 32,950 for residents of Colombia
- In the Parque de los Deseos, at Universidad Metro station
Getting there
By Car
Visitors use Parque Explora's guarded car park, with limited spaces: COP 4,500 per hour or COP 16,000 for the day for a car.
By Public Transport
Take Metro Line A to Universidad station, where you will find the Parque de los Deseos and the Planetario. Many bus routes run along Carrera 52 (Carabobo) and Carrera 53 (Ferrocarril).
By Taxi / Rideshare
Ask for the Planetario in the Parque de los Deseos, Carrera 52 #71-117, by Universidad Metro station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Planetario'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.
Is there a show for children?
Yes. The children's show Avellanas en el cielo runs at 10:00 and 14:00 from Tuesday to Friday, and at 11:00 and 15:00 at weekends and on public holidays.
What does a ticket include?
Two levels with 51 interactive experiences, including Science on a Sphere, and one show in the dome. Tickets are sold online or at the museum's ticket offices; children under 3 enter free.
Can I bring food or a pet?
No. Neither food nor pets are allowed in.
