Children's Museum of Bogotá, Educational museum in Barrios Unidos, Bogotá, Colombia.
The museum contains 23 different educational modules spread across 8,000 square meters, offering interactive exhibits about science, technology, arts, and culture for children.
Founded in 1986 and opened in 1987, the Children's Museum of Bogotá served approximately 150,000 visitors annually until its closure in 2017 due to building conditions.
The museum walls display 42 murals created by young Colombian artists during its 15th anniversary, representing different aspects of local culture and education.
The facility includes dining areas, outdoor spaces, and accommodations for visitors with different physical abilities, making it accessible to all children.
A Boeing 720 aircraft, donated by Avianca Airlines, stands outside the building as an educational tool for teaching children about aeronautics and flight principles.
Location: Bogotá
Inception: August 29, 1987
Official opening: August 29, 1987
Operator: IDRD
GPS coordinates: 4.66160,-74.08870
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27
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