Speciality Museums in San Jose

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Speciality Museums in San Jose

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  • AKtravelers22
    Juneau, AK568 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The museum was interesting. Appreciated both Spanish AND English boards. Bottom floor was really interesting as was the $ floor.
    Written January 13, 2025
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  • LMA212014
    Los Angeles, CA17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you are looking for the unique souvenir, this is a MUST place to shop. It is a bit of challenge to find because it's so small but so worth the effort! The guys at the shop were so helpful in describing all the local crafts by region! This is a Free Trade shop which is great to support. I found a hand painted vessel, made from the outside of a local fruit. I collect Christmas ornaments from places we visit and this is one I will be using to remind me of Costa Rica.
    Written May 22, 2024
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  • Lisa G
    Aurora, IN598 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed our visit and found the displays and didactics to be well organized and interesting. There are 5 levels and they showcase the pre-Columbian history of Costa Rica through jade. It's definitely worth a visit.
    Written December 28, 2024
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  • nzkiwi99
    auckland110 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Probably one of my favourite places on the planet. Please - never change this museum. Don't upgrade it!
    It truly is a wonderful treasure, and has bought me immense joy.
    Written August 5, 2022
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  • bighack
    San Miguel de Allende, Mexico82 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a low tech but fantastic museum, with beautiful specimens and a lot of information (mostly Spanish) on all kinds of bugs. The staff was super helpful and showed us their lab room with lots of living (and creepy) insects. The museum is hidden in the basement of the UCR Music building, and well worth a visit.
    Written January 14, 2020
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  • piriot
    Stresa, Italy616 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This used to be the main building of the old airport. Wonderful building, lovely art both in and out of the venue. We just loved this.
    Written December 28, 2015
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  • County-Hunter
    Tacoma, WA3,736 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were on a private tour of downtown San Jose with the itinerary pretty much up to us. We decided to skip the Jade museum and instead went here. It was a good decision. We found the museum better than expected. It wasn't crowded and there was a lot of exhibits to see and explore. Learned a lot. All in all an enjoyable visit.
    Written August 26, 2022
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