Museo de los Niños, Interactive children museum in San José, Costa Rica
The Museo de los Niños is an interactive children's museum in San José, Costa Rica, featuring over 40 themed rooms dedicated to science, technology, art, and history. The exhibition spaces are spread across a large property with various hands-on areas to explore.
The building functioned as Costa Rica's Central Penitentiary for over 80 years before closing in 1979. First Lady Gloria Bejarano converted it into a children's museum in 1994.
The name reflects its purpose as a space designed for young learners. Visitors can observe how children engage with displays about local traditions and agriculture through hands-on exploration.
The museum operates on limited weekday hours, so visitors should check opening times before planning a visit. Sessions are split into two time blocks, which helps with scheduling your experience.
In specialized rooms, visitors can experience a simulated earthquake or interact with an educational robot to learn about space. These installations teach scientific concepts through hands-on experience.
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