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The 6 Best History Museums in San Jose, Province of San Jose
Vibrant and packed with Victorian mansions, Costa Rica's rowdy, bustling capital was built on the profits of the coffee trade and working "golden bean" plantations still surround the city. Try freshly roasted local beans at Mercado Central. For shinier gold, visit the Museo del Oro. Many renovated landmarks now house stylish hotels. Usually viewed as a hub, rather than a destination, nightlife is concentrated in Spanish village-inspired El Pueblo. Don't miss the elegant 1897 National Theater.
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1. National Museum Of Costa Rica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By MrsHill - Atlanta, United States
This was a great tour of the history of Costa Rica... the museum takes you through a time tunnel... Beautifully done.. you don’t really need a guide as I think you need time to read everything... we went on our own and paid $33 each and we can visit anytime during our trip. $33 was for 3 museums - 1)jade museum, 2) national museum 3)Pre-Colombian gold museum. The national museum took us all day because there is so much.
2. Jade Museum
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4.5 based on 1,301 reviews
The Jade Museum and of precolumbian culture is positioned as an innovative state-of-the-art cultural proposal in the protection and conservation of archaeological heritage in Central America. Located in the center of Costa Rics's capital, the building was especially constructed to house the museum's collection, its architecture evoking a cut jade block. Its five levels exhibit objects crafted by artisans specialized in solving their daily subsistence needs, their spiritual and political world.
Reviewed By jbourgeo - Seattle, United States
This museum, also reviewed by Trip Advisor visitors under its name, Museo de Jade (ha-day), has an overwhelming collection of jade and pottery (and a few gold works) recovered from parts of Costa Rica. At first I was a bit frustrated by the volume of materials without much information, until I learned that there were supposed to be (and are) computer screens/kiosks which will tell you more; many of them were not working, but many were (I learned). In any case, soon I was immersed in the experience, as there are many informative displays, including dioramas. The "day" and "night" exhibits, and the "memories" exhibit, are stunning. I spent more time than most people (based on being "passed" many times), I was enthralled. Do allow at least a couple hours. There are quite a few activities for young people, I think it's a good family museum, overall. Spanish is of course the dominant language, but there are many signs and subtitles in English. In sum, this museum helped me realize just how complex and complete pre-Columbian Costa Rican culture was. Fascinating art and artisanry, you will make an authentic connection with these peoples.
3. Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
The Museum Go out For Her it is a Museum of Natural Sciences considered as one of the Iberoamerica's best, we tell with mas of 70.000 samples in exhibition, podras to find great variety of animals dissected in different rooms. Birds, Archaeology, Fish and Reptiles, Insects, Shells, Corals, Mammalian Fossils, Dinosaurs, Skeletons species preserved in Liquids and much more.. Visit Us
4. Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
The Jade Museum and of pre-Columbian Culture is positioned a an innovative state-of-the art cultural proposal in the protection and conservation of acheological heritage in Central America
Reviewed By jcabezas2016 - San Jose, Costa Rica
Ride the elevator to the top floor and slowly walk around seeing how piecdes are being restored and later placed in very artistic exhibition sectors. Walk down the staires or take the elvator one floor at a time. Each floor hs a different theme. The museum is located in the Eastern side of San José's Central Avenue.
5. Museo Nacional De Costa Rica
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4.0 based on 1,451 reviews
This 19th-century building contains a well-organized exhibits on Costa Rica's history and culture.
Reviewed By SilverTraveler2 - Castle Rock, United States
First off, children will love this museum because it's a real fort with bullet holes in the walls and all. It's just a short walk from the Gold museum and Theater. Entrance was about $7 per person and you enter the fort in the courtyard that has been turned into a tropical garden. You then ascend up a couple of levels and start the self walking tour. The museum covers it all from pre columbian history through the Spanish conquest. Wonderful exhibits that show a proud history are located throughout the museum. Another must see location.
6. Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia
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