All history museums and attractions to visit in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a good place to visit if you are interested in history. Below we list all 27 history museums in Costa Rica, to lose yourself in the place's cultural heritage and local history.

Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in Costa Rica? These are the ones:

  1. National Museum of Costa Rica1

    National Museum of Costa Rica

     Catedral
    The National Museum of Costa Rica is housed in the former Bellavista Barracks, a significant historical site. The barracks were transformed into a museum following the abolition of the army as a permanent institution in December 1948, marking a significant moment in the country's history.
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    Ecomuseo de la Cerámica Chorotega

     San Antonio
  3. Jade Museum3

    Jade Museum

     San José
  4. Dante Alighieri4

    Dante Alighieri

     San Vito
    One of Dante Alighieri's most notable works is The Divine Comedy (La divina commedia), which is considered one of the most significant pieces of literature written during the Middle Ages. This work is also believed to have laid the foundation for the Italian language, further emphasizing Dante's influence on Italian culture and history.
  5. Pre-Columbian Gold Museum5

    Pre-Columbian Gold Museum

     San José
    The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, also known as Museo del Oro Precolombino, is a historical, archaeological, and cultural museum located in San José, the capital of Costa Rica. It is situated in an underground building beneath the Plaza de la Cultura, in the heart of the city. This museum is home to collections belonging to the Central Bank of Costa Rica.
  6. Alajuelense Cultural Center6

    Alajuelense Cultural Center

     Alajuela
  7. Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture7

    Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture

     Merced
    The Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture, also known as Centro Costarricense de la Ciencia y la Cultura, is a unique museum complex located in Costa Rica. The center is housed in a building that has a rich history, having served as the central penitentiary from 1910 to 1979. This historical context adds a layer of intrigue to the center, making it a fascinating destination for tourists interested in both science and culture, as well as history.
  8. Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría8

    Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría

     Alajuela
  9. Site Museum Farm 69

    Site Museum Farm 6

     Palmar
  10. Museo de Cultura Popular10

    Museo de Cultura Popular

     San José
    The Museo de Cultura Popular is situated in the Santa Lucía district of the Barva canton, in the Province of Heredia, Costa Rica. This location is rich in history and culture, making it an ideal place for tourists who are interested in learning more about Costa Rican heritage.
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    Natural Science Museum La Salle

     Mata Redonda
    This museum was established in 1960 as a part of La Salle University. It covers paleontology, zoology, archeology etc.
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    ICE’s Museum of the History of Technology

     Mata Redonda
    The museum presenting history of electricity and telecommunication in Costa Rica in a socio-economic context.
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    Numismatic Museum

     Catedral
    This museum displays the history of currency and exchange in Costa Rica. It also shows barter system and various tokens.
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    Museo del Cacao - Cocoa Trails

     Cahuita
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    Centro Cultural Herediano Omar Dengo

     San Francisco
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    Casa de la Cultura Alfredo González Flores

     Heredia
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    San Ramon Regional Museum

     Cantón San Ramón
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    Centro Cultural e Histórico José Figueres Ferrer

     Cantón San Ramón
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    Museo de Guanacaste

     Liberia
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    Omar Salazar Obando Museum

     Cantón Turrialba
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    Casa de la Cultura y el Calipso Walter Ferguson

     Cahuita
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    Historic Museum Casona Santa Rosa

     Nacascolo
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    Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense

     Gravilias
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    Casa de La Cultura de Pococí

     Guápiles
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    Museo de Culturas Indígenas Dra. María Eugenia Bozzoli

     La Virgen
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    Museo Regional de la Provincia de Limón

     Limón
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    CASA Cultura Ciudad Cortés

     Puerto Cortés