Miraflores Locks Visitors Center, Maritime museum at Panama Canal, Panama
The Miraflores Locks Visitors Center features multiple observation decks where visitors witness massive ships passing through the Panama Canal's complex lock system.
The center documents the 1914 inauguration of the Panama Canal, which required over a decade of engineering work and transformed global maritime commerce.
The exhibition halls display artifacts and photographs illustrating the contributions of more than 75,000 workers from different nations who built the canal.
The center opens daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with entrance fees of $17 for international visitors and $3 for Panama residents.
Visitors can watch live operations from the control tower as operators guide ships through the locks using electric locomotives called mules.
Location: Panamá Province
Address: XCW5+WF2, Panama City, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama Panama City
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-18:00
Phone: +5072768427
Website: https://visitcanaldepanama.com
GPS coordinates: 8.99724,-79.59093
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
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