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The Biomuseo is a natural history museum focused on biodiversity, situated on the Amador Causeway in Panama City. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the building is distinguished by its colorful, angular rooflines and represents his first completed architectural project in Latin America. Opened in 2014, the museum features interactive exhibits that explore the geological and ecological impact of the formation of the Isthmus of Panama. It serves as an educational institution for the public regarding the region's natural history.
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Where is the Biomuseo in Panama City?
The Biomuseo is on the Amador Causeway at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Its location connects the museum’s biodiversity story with the land bridge that joined North and South America.
Who designed the Biomuseo building?
Frank Gehry designed the Biomuseo, making it his first completed project in Latin America. Its brightly colored, angular roof structures are intended to reflect Panama’s biological and cultural diversity.
What can you see inside the Biomuseo?
The museum includes galleries such as Panamarama, Building the Bridge, Worlds Collide, and the Gallery of Biodiversity. Panamarama uses a three-level projection space with 10 screens to present Panama’s natural history.
When did the Biomuseo open?
The first five galleries opened to the public on October 2, 2014. The exhibits explain how the Isthmus of Panama formed and changed species movement between two continents.
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