Museo Sol del Niño, Interactive children's science museum in Mexicali, Mexico.
The Museo Sol del Niño houses over 260 interactive exhibits distributed across themed sections including the Energy House, Human Pyramid, Sun Plaza, Digital Dome, and an IMAX theater with capacity for 300 visitors that projects educational films in 2D and 3D formats.
The museum opened on September 21, 1998, in a restored mid-20th century building known as La Jabonera del Pacífico, which originally served as a cotton seed storage warehouse during the 1950s and remained abandoned for over 30 years before its transformation.
The institution promotes scientific literacy and environmental awareness through hands-on learning experiences, offering workshops, educational programs, puppet theater performances, and temporary exhibitions that encourage creativity and critical thinking among children and families in the region.
The museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with general admission costing 60 pesos, IMAX tickets at 75 pesos, and a combined package for 110 pesos, featuring amenities like accessibility for disabled visitors, parking, cafeteria, gift shop, and guided tours.
The museum features a specialized area called Ciencia Mágica with over 40 interactive physics and mathematics exhibitions, alongside the Extreme Zone offering physical activities like rock climbing and free fall experiences, creating an unusual combination of scientific education and adventure sports under one roof.
Location: Mexicali
GPS coordinates: 32.65371,-115.47202
Latest update: July 25, 2025 20:40
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