Museo Nacional de Costa Rica: (The National Museum of Costa Rica)
Founded in 1888, during a time in which the country was re-settling its ideals, exchanging conservative views for liberal ideals and working on strengthening the principles of peace, industrial progress and education.
The purpose of the museum was to gather and exhibit the country’s natural treasures, and those display documents and objects of historical significance. In addition, it was to assume the role of a scientific research and didactic institution to serve primary and secondary educational establishments of the Republic.
Today, the museum is comprised of various collections on the subjects of anthropology, and national and natural history. It aims to demonstrate the formation of our social identity and make knowledgeable about the significance that bicultural diversity has on the development of a Costa Rican identity.
- Location: Between Central and Second Avenue, on 17th street, near Cuesta de Moras, adjacent to the Plaza de la Democracia.
- Schedule: Open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Rates: Costa Rican Citizens ¢500 (Wednesdays are free)
Foreigners $4, for foreign students with ID $2