Museums in San José, Costa Rica

Lado V Teoretica
Ciudad de San José, San José
Tucked away on a corner in downtown San José, Lado V Teoretica is this incredible little pocket of modern art that feels...

National Museum of Costa Rica
Ciudad de San José, San José
You can't miss the old Bellavista Fortress, a striking white building perched on a hill in the heart of San José. It tra...

Museo del Jade
Ciudad de San José, San José
Tucked away on Avenida Central, the Museo del Jade feels like a quiet conversation with Costa Rica's ancient past. It al...

Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Ciudad de San José, San José
Tucked beneath the bustling Plaza de la Cultura in San José, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum feels like a descent into a s...

Costa Rican Art Museum
Ciudad de San José, San José
People come to the Costa Rican Art Museum not just for the art, but for the experience. It’s a place where you can wande...

Natural Science Museum La Salle
Ciudad de San José, San José
Tucked away in the bustling heart of Barrio La Salle, this place has been a cornerstone of curiosity for generations of ...

Historical Museum Dr. Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia
Ciudad de San José, San José
So, I stumbled upon this incredible old house tucked away in the Barrio Escalante neighborhood of San José. It turns out...

Chietón Morén Museo y Mercadito de Artesanías
Ciudad de San José, San José
Tucked away just a stone's throw from the National Museum in San José, Chietón Morén is a true hidden gem. The name itse...

Children's Museum
Ciudad de San José, San José
Believe it or not, Costa Rica's most enchanting castle isn't for a king or queen, but for kids. Tucked away just off Ave...

Museo de Insectos de la Universidad de Costa Rica (MIUCR)
Ciudad de San José, San José
This isn't your typical museum. Tucked away on the University of Costa Rica's campus in San Pedro, the Museo de Insectos...

Museo de Oro Precolombino
Ciudad de San José, San José
Tucked beneath the bustling Plaza de la Cultura, the Museo de Oro Precolombino feels like a secret vault of ancient hist...

Museo Postal, Telegráfico y Filatélico
Ciudad de San José, San José
You know how everyone comes to Costa Rica for the nature? Well, this museum is a fascinating detour into the country's h...

MADC
Ciudad de San José, San José
Tucked away just west of the National Library in San José, the MADC is this incredible indoor-outdoor space that complet...