Established in 1984 and renovated in 2006, Medellín Planetarium is a popular, family-friendly attraction that’s easy to access and experience independently. Watch a movie in the 300-seat domed auditorium before wandering through the hands-on exhibits. To save time at the entrance, purchase your ticket online in advance. If you’re pressed for time, simply pass by the planetarium’s spaceship-like exterior—worth a look—during a city tour.
Shows are screened hourly at the Medellín Planetarium—check the website for up-to-date schedules.
The planetarium has an on-site library, gift store, and café.
Signs at the planetarium are in both English and Spanish.
The planetarium is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
Located in Medellín’s North Zone, the planetarium is convenient to reach by taxi or public transit. Take metro line A to the Universidad station, situated opposite the planetarium entrance.
Medellín Planetarium is open every day except Monday, and hours vary—see the website. To beat the crowds, avoid school holidays, and go midweek, right after opening.
For a full day of kid-friendly fun, combine a visit to the planetarium with stops at nearby attractions such as North Park and the botanical gardens. Or, check out the aquarium and science exhibits at Parque Explora.