Museums · Medellín

Planetario de Medellín

Medellín's Planetarium, in Parque de los Deseos next to Universidad metro station. It has dome shows and two levels with 51 hands-on exhibits.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ticket office until 4:00 p.m.); weekends and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (ticket office until 5:00 p.m.). Closed Mondays and on Tuesdays after a public holiday (checked 2026-10-12).
Price: Paid (see the official website)
Price level: $$$$$
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Address: Carrera 52 #71-117, Aranjuez, Medellín

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The Planetario Jesús Emilio Ramírez González is in northern Medellín and is run by Parque Explora. It's a science outreach center for adults and kids.

The dome is 17 meters across, with high-resolution digital projection. The shows recreate the night sky, simulate space travel and explain astrophysics and the cosmos. There are permanent and temporary exhibition rooms, workshops and talks for all ages.

It's close to the Jardín Botánico, Parque Explora and Parque Norte, so you can combine them on the same day.

What to see

A dome show, included in the ticket, with screenings every hour.
Two levels with 51 hands-on exhibits.
The Science on a Sphere.
Kids' dome shows in the morning and afternoon.

Getting there

Metro: Universidad station (Line A); the planetarium is in Parque de los Deseos (Planetario de Medellín).

Tips

Combine it with the Jardín Botánico, Parque Explora or Parque Norte, right next door.
Medellín residents get in free with their latest utility bill (conditions apply); so do children under 3 and people with disabilities.
There's a combined Planetarium and Parque Explora ticket, valid on the day of purchase and the next day.
Food and pets aren't allowed in.
The dome schedule changes: check show times on the website before you go.