National Museum Costa Rica

Museo Nacional de Costa Rica

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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 …

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Mar 20, 2025
If your are In San Jose Costa Rica. Beat attraction is right on the most popular avenue of the capitol . Jade museum is just next to this one and 3 more blocks you can visit the museo del Oro as wellFull review by majortourscr
Mar 15, 2025
The place was good.not allowed to take pictures inside the museum I learned a lot the history and origins of Costa Rican people,the source of their living.it was very interesting.Full review by Armida G
Mar 1, 2025
This museum is an old army barracks. It is filled with Costa Rican history. It takes a couple hours to go through and was very educational.Full review by stephhammons21
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Established:1887 (at the Universidad de Santo Tomas);
Located:Calle 17, between Central and Second Avenue
Director:Cristhian Kandler
Type:National museum

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Can w pay admission with credit car?
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Yes!
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Answer by Rich A · Oct 22, 2024
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Parking? Near by
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Sorry for slow response — I don’t know, I wasn’t driving. I would guess there are commercial parking lots in the vicinity, as they seem to be throughout much of central San José
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Answer by Roger L · Mar 6, 2024
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Is there parking, and is it safe to leave a vehicle?
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Sorry I don’t know as we walked there. Check their website. I think they had parking there for visitors
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How much it cost to enter the museum
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I think it was about $10 US. I sure you can visit the website for specific information
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The entry cost.
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9 USD for a foreigner.
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