Universum (UNAM)

Universum, the Museum of Science of the National Autonomous University of Mexico
Universum, el Museo de las Ciencias de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Main entrance to the museum
LocationMexico City
DirectorJosé Franco
WebsiteOfficial website

Universum (full name "Universum, el Museo de las Ciencias de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México", which translates to "Universum, the Science Museum of the National Autonomous University of Mexico") is Mexico's primary museum dedicated to promoting science and technology to the public and to support the university's science missions. It opened in 1992 at the Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City. Today it has thirteen halls divided by theme dedicated to various permanent exhibitions. It has worked with outside public and private entities to develop both permanent and temporary exhibitions and has worked to develop other science museums in other areas of the country.

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