The Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana
About This Museum
You wouldn't expect to find a building shaped like a giant, colorful spinning top right off the Tijuana highway, but that's exactly what the Trompo Mágico is. Inside, it’s a vibrant, open-plan space buzzing with the sound of kids genuinely excited about science. Forget 'do not touch' signs; this place runs on pure, unadulterated hands-on energy. It’s less a quiet museum and more a playground for curious young minds.
Collection Highlights
Kids can create their own animated shorts in the digital media lab, feel the force of hurricane-strength winds in a simulator, and even conduct simple chemistry experiments that fizz and pop. The replica of a supermarket checkout is a surprise hit, teaching them about nutrition and math without them even realizing it.
Visitor Information
Aim to get there early, especially on weekends, as this place fills up fast with local families. It's perfect for kids roughly between 4 and 12 years old—any younger and they might be overwhelmed, any older and they might find it a bit too juvenile.
Architecture & Building
The main building is a massive, modern concrete structure whimsically designed to look like its namesake: a bright red and yellow trompo (spinning top) tilted on its side.
