Maloka's design concept is based on the indigenous Maloca, a traditional communal house used by Amazonian tribes for gatherings and knowledge transfer.
The complex houses an advanced digital dome theater, which is the first of its kind in Colombia, capable of full-dome projection for astronomy education.
The museum grounds include an 'Urban Wetland' exhibit that mimics the local ecosystems found in the Bogotá savanna.
Maloka operates as a non-profit corporation supported by public and private entities to promote scientific culture in Colombia.
Maloka Museo Interactivo is a major science and technology center in Bogotá featuring a dome-based digital planetarium. The facility is organized into multiple interactive zones covering topics such as biodiversity, physics, human cognition, and sustainable development. It occupies a distinct architectural space designed to foster experiential learning through hands-on exhibits. The museum serves as a hub for scientific outreach and community education in the Ciudad Salitre district. Its digital planetarium provides immersive astronomical shows with high-resolution projection systems. The center is purpose-built to engage visitors of all ages with complex scientific principles through tactile and digital simulations.
The central atrium provides a view of the museum's unique dome architecture and multi-level walkways.
Check the planetarium schedule upon arrival, as shows run at specific intervals throughout the day.
Plan your visit to allow time for the outdoor exhibits if the weather is favorable.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the interactive zones require moving between floors and different exhibit stations.
Do not skip the planetarium, as it is a distinct, separate attraction within the museum that requires additional navigation.
Closed on certain Mondays for maintenance; typically remains open during most public holidays.
Casual dress code; some exhibits require physical interaction and tactile participation.
