Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in Costa Rica? These are the ones:
1National Museum of Costa Rica
CatedralThe 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.- 2
Ecomuseo de la Cerámica Chorotega
San Antonio 3Jade Museum
San José 4Dante Alighieri
San VitoOne 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. 5Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
San JoséThe 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. 6Alajuelense Cultural Center
Alajuela 7Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture
MercedThe 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. 8Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría
Alajuela 9Site Museum Farm 6
Palmar 10Museo de Cultura Popular
San JoséThe 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.- 11
Natural Science Museum La Salle
Mata RedondaThis museum was established in 1960 as a part of La Salle University. It covers paleontology, zoology, archeology etc. - 12
ICE’s Museum of the History of Technology
Mata RedondaThe museum presenting history of electricity and telecommunication in Costa Rica in a socio-economic context. - 13
Numismatic Museum
CatedralThis museum displays the history of currency and exchange in Costa Rica. It also shows barter system and various tokens. - 14
Museo del Cacao - Cocoa Trails
Cahuita - 15
Centro Cultural Herediano Omar Dengo
San Francisco - 16
Casa de la Cultura Alfredo González Flores
Heredia - 17
San Ramon Regional Museum
Cantón San Ramón - 18
Centro Cultural e Histórico José Figueres Ferrer
Cantón San Ramón - 19
Museo de Guanacaste
Liberia - 20
Omar Salazar Obando Museum
Cantón Turrialba - 21
Casa de la Cultura y el Calipso Walter Ferguson
Cahuita - 22
Historic Museum Casona Santa Rosa
Nacascolo - 23
Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense
Gravilias - 24
Casa de La Cultura de Pococí
Guápiles - 25
Museo de Culturas Indígenas Dra. María Eugenia Bozzoli
La Virgen - 26
Museo Regional de la Provincia de Limón
Limón - 27
CASA Cultura Ciudad Cortés
Puerto Cortés