Museo Aéreo Fénix
Museo Aéreo Fénix is in the Zona Franca de Palmaseca, next to Cali's airport, in Palmira. It shows planes, locomotives, vintage cars and thousands of scale models. Open every day; adult entry is COP 40,000.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closes at 4:30 p.m. (checked on 2026-10-13).
- Price
- Adults COP 40,000; over 65 COP 30,000; children up to 12 COP 20,000 (rates from their website)
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Entrance 9A, Zona Franca de Palmaseca, next to Alfonso Bonilla Aragón airport, Palmira
It's a nonprofit foundation started in 1991 by members of the Aeroclub del Pacífico, later joined by Fundetrén and the western Colombia vintage car club. It opened in 1999 as the Museo Nacional del Transporte and took its current name in 2010.
Two hangars hold planes from different eras, several in flying condition, like a Douglas DC-3, a T-6 Texan and a Stearman PT-17. Outside there's a steam locomotive and railcars. Inside there are also classic cars, motorcycles, an astronaut suit and a very large model railway, with trains running between mountains and buildings.
It's right next to Cali's airport, so it works as a stop before or after a flight. We found no report of damage from the August 10, 2026 earthquake, and Google Maps shows it open; before you go, confirm on WhatsApp at 311 364 3266.
What to see
- The planes in flying condition inside the hangar.
- The steam locomotive at the entrance.
- The model railway with moving trains.
- The collection of classic cars and scale models.
Getting there
- Taxi or car along the Cali-Palmira highway toward the airport; enter through gate 9A of the Zona Franca de Palmaseca.
- It has free, enclosed parking.
Tips
- If you have a flight out of Cali, you can go beforehand: it's minutes from the airport.
- Arrive before 3:00 p.m. to see it without rushing.
- Message on WhatsApp before you go to confirm it's open that day.
FAQ
How much is entry to Museo Aéreo Fénix?
COP 40,000 adults, COP 30,000 over 65 and COP 20,000 children up to 12, according to their website.
Where is it?
In the Zona Franca de Palmaseca, gate 9A, next to Alfonso Bonilla Aragón airport, in Palmira.
Is it open on weekends?
Yes, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Photos: Batwest, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
