Museo de los Niños
Type: History Museums, Museums
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The Museo de los Ni�os is the children's museum of Costa Rica, housed in a former penitentiary that is built like a castle, now painted a bright sunny yellow, this inviting museum is part of... Read More
The Museo de los Ni�os is the children's museum of Costa Rica, housed in a former penitentiary that is built like a castle, now painted a bright sunny yellow, this inviting museum is part of the Centro Costarricense de la Ciencia y la Cultura complex in the capital of San Jos�, Costa Rica. It is the first interactive museum in Central America, and contains 40 exhibit rooms that educate and entertain children in topics ranging from astronomy and ecology to bananas and coffee. The museum's mission is to inspire learning through play and promote positive values such as friendship, happiness, and patience.
Hours:
- Tue-Sun 8:30am-4pm
Admissions:
- Adult CRC7; Student CRC4
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sophia LaMonica
Costa Rica Local Expert
- Museums: "Follow the museum's facebook page for invites to special events: http://www.facebook.com/museodelosninoscr"
- Best for Museums Because: This iconic castle museum is fun for all ages and full of Costa Rican history.
