Maloka Museum facts for kids

Maloka dome theater facade

The Maloka Museum is an exciting science museum located in Bogotá, Colombia. It's a special place where visitors can learn about science and technology by interacting with many different exhibits. You get to touch, play, and discover how things work!

Explore the World of Science at Maloka

The Maloka Museum has nine main rooms, each focusing on different topics in science and technology. Let's take a look at some of the amazing things you can discover!

Connect and Communicate: The Telecommunications Room

Have you ever wondered how your cell phone works? Or what language computers speak? In the Telecommunications Room, you can play interactive games that teach you about the binary system, which is the secret language of computers. You'll also learn how cell phones connect us and understand the amazing process of communication.

Discover Your City: The City Room

Step into The City room and see Bogotá in a whole new way! You can put on special glasses to view 3D images of the city. This area also shows you how Bogotá has grown and changed over time. There's even a detailed model of the city, showing all its buildings.

The Amazing Human Body: The Human Room

The Human room is all about you! Here, visitors can explore the incredible human body. You'll learn how this "perfect machine" works, from your bones and muscles to your brain and senses. It's a fascinating journey inside yourself.

Journey Through Space: The Universe Room

One of the most popular spots in the museum is The Universe room. Here, you can do fun experiments, like finding out how much you would weigh on different planets in our Solar System! It's a great way to learn about space and the cosmos.

Uncover Earth's Treasures: The Petroleum Room

Located on the second floor, the Petroleum room teaches you about this important natural resource. You'll see how petroleum is found deep underground and how it's brought to the surface. The room also explains the different types of petroleum and their unique features.

The Power of Water: The Water Room

Water is essential for life! The Water Room uses games to show you the physical and chemical properties of this amazing liquid. You'll learn why water is so special and how it behaves.

More to Explore: Biodiversity and Kids' Zone

Maloka also features a Biodiversity room, where you can learn about the variety of life on Earth. There's also a special Boys & Girls' room designed for younger visitors. Plus, the museum has an Activity Zone filled with fun math games and other hands-on activities.

Experience the Dome Theater

Don't miss the museum's impressive dome theater! This unique space shows exciting documentaries on a giant, curved screen, making you feel like you're right in the middle of the action.

See also

In Spanish: Maloka para niños

• Geodesic dome

Hours of Operation

• Monday to Friday: 8am. to 5pm.
• Saturdays: 10am. to 7pm.
• Sundays and public holidays: 11am. to 7pm.

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  Maloka Interactive Museum dome theater

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  Visitors at the interactive museum

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  View of the dome theater from the museum

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  Visitors in the Maloka plaza

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  The Maloka museum from the sidewalk

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  View of the dome theater

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  Dome theater facade

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  Maloka interactive museum entrance

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  Helicopter in the 2006 aviation exposition

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  Maloka interactive museum entrance