An included stop on many tours of Panama City, the Biomuseo has eight galleries of permanent exhibits, which explore 3 million years of Panamanian natural and cultural history. Temporary exhibitions at the Biomuseo change regularly and cover topics from Panamanian mammals to climate change, birds, and chile peppers. In the gardens, a series of themed areas highlight evolution, Panama’s domesticated plants, water, and the ecology of the Panama Canal.
Tickets to the Biomuseo can be purchased onsite or online.
Discounts are available for students with ID, seniors, and youth aged 5–17.
Bring a pair of headphones to use audio tours in six languages, which can be downloaded in advance.
The Biomuseo is located on the Amador Causeway, a few minutes by car from downtown Panama City. To come using public transit, take the metro to the Albrook Line 1 metro station. From there, catch the C850 bus that travels to the end of Amador Causeway. Taxis are also available onsite.
The Biomuseo is open Thursday and Friday from 10am–3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am–4pm. Most visitors spend about two hours at the museum. Budget more time if you plan to visit some of the nearby sites on Amador Causeway, a place where Panama City locals come to play and relax.
Built with rock extracted from the Panama Canal, Amador Causeway links Panama City with four natural islands: Culebra, Naos, Flamenco, and Perico. The 3.7-mile (5.95-kilometer) causeway is popular for walking, cycling, and fishing. Kids love the splash pad at Floor Fountain Park, and this is one of the best places in town to watch a sunset over the Pacific Ocean.