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Central Bank Museums, San José

Located in the heart of San José
—far from the country's unparalleled
natural habitats but close to what makes
Costa Rican culture unique—stand the
museums of the Central Bank of
Costa Rica. An iconic space among the
cultural venues of San José
architecture, it is here where
invaluable archaeological, numismatic
and artistic heritage converge.

Located in the heart of San José —far from the country's unparalleled natural
habitats but close to what makes Costa Rican culture unique—stand the museums
of the Central Bank of Costa Rica. An iconic space among the cultural venues of
San José architecture, it is here where invaluable archaeological, numismatic and
artistic heritage converge.
CULTURE

Central Bank Museums, San José

The most visited treasure in the museums,
the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, displays
not only pre-Hispanic people's metalsmithing
and ceramic mastery, but more importantly
their world view and their complex
socio-cultural organization. These
circumstances set the foundations for the eight
indigenous currently found in Costa Rican
territory.

The most visited treasure in the museums, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum,
displays not only pre-Hispanic people's metalsmithing and ceramic mastery,
but more importantly their world view and their complex socio-cultural
organization. These circumstances set the foundations for the eight
indigenous currently found in Costa Rican territory.

The most visited treasure in the museums, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum,
displays not only pre-Hispanic people's metalsmithing and ceramic mastery,
but more importantly their world view and their complex socio-cultural organization.
These circumstances set the foundations for the eight indigenous currently found in
Costa Rican territory.
CULTURE

Central Bank Museums, San José

As our visitors enter the first floor, they
are welcomed by the Numismatics Museum,
which showcases part of one of the world's
most complete collection of coins, banknotes,
coffee tokens, and other Costa Rican means
of payment. Although a part of it is
in storage, the most representative numismatic
objects of several historical periods
are on display.

As our visitors enter the first floor, they are welcomed by the
Numismatics Museum, which showcases part of one of the world's
most complete collection of coins, banknotes, coffee tokens,
and other Costa Rican means of payment. Although a part of it is
in storage, the most representative numismatic objects of several
historical periods are on display.

As our visitors enter the first floor, they are welcomed by the Numismatics Museum,
which showcases part of one of the world's most complete collection of coins, banknotes, coffee
tokens, and other Costa Rican means of payment. Although a part of it is in storage, the most
representative numismatic objects of several historical periods are on display.

Central Bank Museums

While the National Theater is the epitome of the 19^th century, the Central Bank Museums building is an architectural, urban planning and engineering milestone of the 20^th century. Hailed in 2012 as one of best among 800 building around the world, it was featured in the Atlas of World Architecture published by England’s Phaidon Press.

The tour of the building is part of the museum experience itself, so pay close attention to the details, such as its precious timber, the Guanacaste marble floors throughout the museums, the spiraling staircase that connects all three floors, the light that comes in through the ceiling, and its textured walls.

A tour of the Central Bank Museums offers a glimpse into the many aspects of Costa Rican identity. Its space and exhibitions offer a stimulating atmosphere for all five senses. Don’t forget to step by our Gift Store on your way out. Its ample range of products capture the museum-going experience.

Our museums are open from 9:15 am to 5:00 pm. Admission for foreign visitors is $11. The Central Bank Museums are a must for any tourist visiting San José.

Address: Below Plaza de la Cultura, between Central and 2^nd Ave and 3^rd and 5^th St.

Telephone: 2243 4202

Website: www.museosdelbancocentral.org

Costa Rica Museums

The National Museaum www.museocostarica.go.cr

The Costarican Art Museum www.musarco.go.cr

The Gold Museum www.museosdelbancocentral.org

The Numismatic Museum www.museosdelbancocentral.org

The Jade Museum www.museodeljadeins.com

The Children’s Museum www.museocr.org

The La Salle Museum www.museolasalle.ed.cr

The Insect Museum www.miucr.ucr.ac.cr

The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design http://www.madc.ac.cr

The Cartago Municipal Museum https://www.facebook.com/Museocartago/

The historic-Tecnological Museum museo@ice.go.cr

The Juan Santamaria Museum http://www.museojuansantamaria.go.cr/

Joaquín García Monge Museum

Coffee Museum