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Children’s Museum
Sitting on an isolated rise just north of downtown San Jose is one of the best examples of why Costa Rica is so different from other Latin American countries. The Children’s Museum of Costa Rica was not just the first of its kind in Central America, but its location was specifically chosen to send a message. By taking the old military prison and turning it into an interactive and educational experience for its children, Costa Rica was sending the message that the future of this tiny country was not going to be that of bloodshed and strife. Instead, its future would be the education and care of its children. Dating back to 1910, this modern museum is designed especially for the children of Costa Rica. The cultural and scientific activities that take place in its more than 50 display rooms are of great impact to the country. Located 800 meters north of the Banco Central in San José, the museum is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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[...] so many museums, since we have already covered the Gold museum, Jade museum, museo de arte, and the Children’s museum. The reason for so many museums, is that the Costa Rican population is highly educated, and has [...]