Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas

The Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas is a research and exhibition center in Ancón that focuses on Panama's sea life and coastal environments. The spaces display information about tropical fish, plants, and the habitats where they thrive.

The center was founded in the early 1990s to research and protect Panama's coastal residents and their environment. It emerged from the desire to systematically gather and preserve knowledge about the marine world.

The center serves as a gathering place where school groups and researchers explore Panama's marine world together through hands-on learning. The displays show how the coastline matters to both local people and the animals that live there.

The location opens at different times: from Wednesday to Friday in the early afternoon, and on weekends also in the morning. You should check ahead since opening hours vary by day of the week.

The center has aquariums that recreate the ecosystems of Panama's Pacific coast, showing fish and other animals that actually live there. These tanks help visitors understand the underwater world without needing to dive themselves.

Location: Ancón

Address: Calz. de Amador, Panamá, Panama

Opening Hours: Wednesday-Friday 13:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 09:00-16:00

Phone: +50763624219

Website: https://stri.si.edu/visit/punta-culebra

GPS coordinates: 8.91132,-79.52867

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46