Parque Explora
Parque Explora
4.5
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Parque Explora is an interactive science museum in Medellín, Colombia, and a symbol of social transformation from education. It consists of an aquarium with emphasis on the Amazon, a planetarium, a public experimentation workshop -Exploratorio- and more than 300 interactive experiences for the social appropriation of knowledge. It has exhibitions dedicated to subjects such as neuroscience, music, time, people’s stories and the media that have allowed them to be told. The Aquarium and the Vivarium are spaces for education, conservation and research of life that promote a new ethic of vitality. More than 2,000 individuals of various species living there remind us that we are not alone, that our destiny is common, and that we must know and respect not only what looks like us.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles3 284 reviews
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Jesse T
Boston, MA19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Highly recommended for all ages. Adults and small children. Was very surprised at the work put in to this facility. Will go back for sure
Written 21 February 2024
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Tanner F
4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
I enjoyed it as an adult but I would have absolutely loved in when I was a kid. The aquarium and vivarium were interesting. Be sure to go the the (free admission) botanical gardens next door.
Written 17 December 2022
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Coryk0315
Victoria, Canada14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Solo
I wasn’t sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. I bought the combo ticket which also included the planetarium and a show. The staff working here are very helpful and pleasant. The exhibits were entertaining and the aquarium very nicely done. Almost everything written had an english translation. A great place for all ages.
My only negative comment was while there was written english, any spoken directions and the planetarium show was all in spanish with no translation. Still enjoyable though!
Written 3 November 2022
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Hello, Coryk. Thank you for the comment, it is very important for us to know your opinion. We try to be better every day for you, who are the ones who make sense of us. We are waiting for you back in our Park when you want!
Written 9 December 2022
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AngeliqueMichelle
55 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
I love a good museum, make it science and it’s even better in my book. Parque Explora was an incredible museum for people of all ages. I saw kindergarten students, high school students, and even elderly couples at the museum and they all seemed to be having a good time. It was very interactive, informative, and definitely kept my attention.
Written 12 September 2022
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Hello, Angelique. Thank you for the comment, it is very important for us to know your opinion. We try to be better every day for you, who are the ones who make sense of us. We are waiting for you back in our Park when you want!
Written 14 October 2022
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Tre C
Atlanta, GA21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
This was a perfect way to entertain a 7 year old for 3 hours. The interactive area was educational and fun.
Written 12 June 2022
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Hi. Thank you for taking the time to qualify us. We love it when you visit us as a family! Welcome always.
Written 16 June 2022
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david c
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
Good energy at this place. You can just chill and enjoy a picnic or you can also checkout the nearby attractions like the aquarium and other museums. All museums are reasonably priced and you can also grab lunch at the shopping center across the street. The main street is closed off to traffic during the weekends so a lot of locals come to just hang out and walk around and enjoy the weather, etc.
Written 2 May 2022
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Thank you, David for giving us your opinion. You are always welcome!
Written 16 June 2022
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sazucoleman
Boston, MA331 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
Staff is very knowledgeable and approachable, variety of things to do was excellent, kids had a fantastic time, it is a very fun and interactive science museum+aquarium with Colombia varieties! Would definitely like to go back
Written 28 April 2022
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Hello, Sandra. Thank you for the comment, it is very important for us to know your opinion. We try to be better every day for you, who are the ones who make sense of us. We are waiting for you back in our Park when you want!
Written 16 June 2022
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dgoldyn
Curaçao229 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
I enjoyed the aguarium but i could not get into the other hokey exhibits like the dinosaurs. Other than the fish... id put it down on the list if you have time. The best par was the Botanical Garden accross the street.
Written 23 March 2022
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Hello. Thank you for taking the time to qualify us. We would like to know how we can improve your experience and that of others who visit us. We invite you to fill out our contact form https://parqueexplora.org/formulario-de-contacto
Written 16 June 2022
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Lina Hernandez
Bogota, Colombia11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
It's a park full of knowledge, experiments and great great installations. The dinosaurs exhibition is beautiful, and the aquarium will blow your mind. I went to the interactive room related to social media evolution and I had a very good time, you are able to record podcasts, see how tv and radio started in Colombia, and more!.

HIGHLY recommended.
Written 14 July 2021
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Thank you, for giving us your opinion. You are always welcome!
Written 2 November 2021
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BloxGames223
Medellin, Colombia21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
I entered there and... WOW, OMG, the place was impressive, you learn there too much about the nature, the space, the seas, the animals... I recommend it for kis forom 6 to 12 years.
Written 12 July 2021
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Hello. Thank you for taking the time to qualify us. We love it when you visit us as a family! Welcome always.
Written 2 November 2021
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