The Mind Museum, the Philippines' first "world-class" science-based attraction which is being developed in Taguig, is scheduled to open its doors to the public in March 2012.

Ed Calma of Lor Calma and Partners has designed the new building, with its futuristic and organic appearance inspired by cell growth and molecular structures.

When complete, the total covered floorspace of the Mind Museum will span nearly 7,600sq m (81,806sq ft), with interior exhibition areas covering 3,560sq m (38,320sq ft).

The museum will offer five galleries across two levels, including The Story of the Universe; The Story of the Earth; The Story of Life; and The Story of the Atom.

The Story of Technology completes the line-up of galleries at the attraction, which will offer more than 250 interactive "minds-on" and "hands-on" experiences to visitors.

Bonifacio Art Foundation is behind the project, which involves Singapore Science Centre as planning consultant; Cobalt Engineering; and exhibit designer Jack Rouse Associates.

Meanwhile, the National Geographic Channel has signed an institutional partnership giving "complete access" to its digital media library, which has been used in museum exhibits.

Details: www.themindmuseum.org