Museo de los Niños

Housed in a restored former prison near downtown San José, the Museo de los Niños is Costa Rica’s hands-on science and culture museum for families. Interactive galleries cover space, physics, the human body, natural hazards, and local history, encouraging kids to learn by doing. Exhibits are bilingual, affordable, and regularly updated, with a secure, easy-to-navigate layout and on-site amenities. It’s ideal for travelers seeking an educational break from parks and volcanos, rainy-day plans, or a half-day activity before flights. Adults may find it kid-focused, but the architecture and community programs add broader interest.