Close to National Park, this little museum offers some spectacular ART that includes sculptures, photography and modern art. The building itself is worth visiting as it was once an airport terminal and has a VIP Room with wall to ceiling murals on Costa Rica history. A nice place to visit and short walk to the Park.

The exhibits are interesting and varied. There is a 'soda' that has typical but decent Costa Rican food. Admission is free. If you go, don't miss the before and after pictures of the building (when it was a jail and the renovation) that line the hallway. I found the "vibes" to be a little oppressive but that may be because... More

This museum is away from the main strip but was well worth the walk, especially as it was free. The building itself was beautiful and the artwork and sculptures were displayed extremely well, spilling into the outside space that meant you almost felt you were the only people there. Although a lot of the artist descriptions weren't translated into English,... More

We enjoyed this small, charming museum at the edge of Parque La Sabana. A changing selection of artists from Costa Rica are featured in an early 20th century building that used to serve as an airport terminal. Worth perusing.

The Costa Rican Art Museum is a great hour's stop --- free, interesting, and well within walking distance from the city center. We visited in March of 2013, when the display was many large wood carvings, beautifully done, including some rather surprising pieces. We walked there on a Sunday, when the Central Avenue was closed and bands were playing. Free... More

Best value in town. Admission is free and the art exhibitions are supremely interesting, incorporating not only culture, but a lot of Costa Rican history as well.

I was hunting for something to do on Sunday, my first full day in San Jose....the main street was closed and turned into a weekly party with dancing in the streets, kids activities, skateboard and motocross ramps....and at the north end was Sabana Park and the museum of Costa Rican art. The building itself was the terminal for the old... More

Nice building which use to be the airport believe it or not. Beautiful sculptures and paintings. Sundays are free so great day to visit. The park next to it is also a nice walk.

The 1930's building itself, lovingly kept as a tribute to a more romantic era of air travel, is well worth the visit. The VIP room where special guests were greeted is stunning with its wrap around mural of a colonial version of Costa Rica's history - I'll post a photo. Then there is the art which is really well exhibited,... More