A large collection of indigenous gold art.

The Jade Museum and of precolumbian culture is positioned as an innovative state-of-the-art cultural proposal in the protection and conservation of archaeological heritage in Central America. Located in the center of Costa Rics's capital, the building was especially constructed to house the museum's collection, its architecture evoking a cut jade block. Its five levels exhibit objects crafted by artisans specialized in solving their daily subsistence needs, their spiritual and political world.

This museum displays works by local artists.

Temporarily Closed Galeria Namu is a fair trade art gallery for local and indigenous artists from Costa Rica and surrounding Central America countries. Established in 1998 at this same location, visitors to Costa Rica's capital city of San Jose can find us easily behind the Holiday Inn (across from Parque Morazan).Knowledge and passion for the artists and their work is what makes a visit to Galeria Namu special; the owner, Aisling, and her son Conall, along with their support staff love to share with visitors the background of the tribe or individual artisans and the remarkable collection of unique and very special pieces available for purchase. For the past 15 years, Galeria Namu has nurtured a relationship with the artists who create folk art, gold and jade replicas, handwoven baskets, originals paintings, tagua carvings and jewelry and much more. Visit the website for hours and a sampling of what you will encounter. Be prepared to catch their enthusiasm for fair trade with these local arts and crafts.

Contemporary Art and Design Museum at the National Cultural Centre -CENAC- the old Liquor Factory.

The Jade Museum and of pre-Columbian Culture is positioned a an innovative state-of-the art cultural proposal in the protection and conservation of acheological heritage in Central America

We are a collective of more than 270 artisans from the 8 indigenous cultures of Costa Rica. Here at Chieton Moren the profits from sales go directly to each artist, the prices correspond to fair payment for the laborious and creative work maked by hand. Visit us, learn more about the cultural diversity of Costa Rica and support artisans from more than 37 communities.