The Biomuseo, a striking museum of biodiversity designed by architect Frank Gehry, stands on the Amador Causeway at the entrance to the Panama Canal. Its avant-garde, deconstructivist structure, featuring chaotic shapes and vivid colors, is designed to narrate the geological formation of the Isthmus of Panama and its impact on global biodiversity. Inside, it houses large sculptures, mineral exhibitions, and audiovisual projections about Panamanian ecosystems, alongside temporary science exhibitions like the current 'Eyes in Space' show about NASA technology.
The museum is significant as Frank Gehry's only architectural work in Latin America and the tropics, joining his iconic structures like the Guggenheim Bilbao. It serves as a visual icon for Panama City, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy while fostering a connection between visitors, scientific education, and the region's unique natural environment through its exhibitions and surrounding gardens.