Museums San José
National-Museum
The national museum is the best way to conveniently receive, in a relatively short time, a representative overview of the history, society and culture of Costa Ricans.
Gold-Museum
Gold fever in San José! The largest pre-Columbian gold nugget and jewelry collection in Costa Rica. Also displayed is the largest gold nugget of the world, found here in Costa Rica.
Jade-Museum
See beautiful figures carved from jade in this museum. Also on display are many art products and jewelry from the early pre-Colombian and indigenous times.
Children’s Museum (Museo de los Niños)
The former state prison is today the home of The Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture. Children and young people are brought closer to the secrets of science and technology here, with fantastic displays.
