Museum originally conceived more than a decade ago but has only officially opened its doors this year . BioMuseo , a 4,000-square-meter exhibition space and botanical park , has been commissioned to highlight Panama 's natural wonders and its role as a geological bridge between two continents . BioMuseo is renowned architect Frank Gehry 's first project in North America . An immersive 12-screen projection space and rainforest in the museum lobby .
Museum originally conceived more than a decade ago but has only officially opened its doors this year . BioMuseo is renowned architect Frank Gehry 's first project in North America . An immersive 12-screen projection space and rainforest in the museum lobby .