San José: Museum
Places and attractions in the Museum category
Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture
Nestled in the heart of San José, the Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture is a beacon of knowledge and creativity within the bustling capital. This multifaceted complex, housed in a building that once served as the Penitentiary of Costa Rica, now stands as a...
Museo del Oro Precolombino
Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica's bustling capital, San José, the Museo del Oro Precolombino (Pre-Columbian Gold Museum) stands as a testament to the rich history and craftsmanship of the ancient peoples of the region.
Museo de los Niños
The Museo de los Niños stands as a beacon of creativity and learning in the heart of San José, Costa Rica. This interactive museum, housed in a former penitentiary, offers a unique educational experience designed to stimulate the minds and imaginations of children...
Atlántico railway station
The Atlántico railway station, located in the heart of San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is an important transportation hub and a component of the local history of urban transport. This facility, managed by the Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles (INCOFER)...
Museo del Jade Marco Fidel Tristán Castro
The Museo del Jade is an archaeological museum in San José, Costa Rica. Since 2014, it has been located in front of Plaza de la Democracia. It was founded in 1977 by Fidel Tristán Castro, the first president of the INS. The museum contains the world's largest collection of American jade.
Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
Museum of Costa Rican culture and history The Museo Nacional de Costa Rica is the national museum of Costa Rica, located in the capital of San José. It is located at Calle 17, between Central and Second Avenue, Cuesta de Moras. It moved to its current location in 1950.
Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo
The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, founded in 1994, is a Costa Rican museum, specialising in contemporary Central American art and design, but also representing international work in the field.
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Region: San José