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Museo de los Ninos, San Jose

4.4
#4 of 51 in Museums in Costa Rica
Children’s Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
A fun and educational experience, Museo de los Ninos houses numerous interactive exhibits on a broad range of topics. Part of a larger science and cultural center, the museum caters to families with children, though all ages are welcome. View and interact with the quirky displays arranged in 39 rooms with different themes, ranging from astronomy and history to dinosaurs and geography. The hands-on layout has something to engage everyone's interests within the broad subject range. Add Museo de los Ninos and other attractions to your San Jose trip itinerary using our San Jose trip builder app.
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Museo de los Ninos reviews

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  • By dangillotte
    Trip Advisor doesn't seem to have a listing for the Museo Penitencerio that shares space with the Kids museum but it's ultimately separate. A small but informative museum reckoning with the terrible.....  more »
  • By klausbattenberg
    The story of this museum is very interessant , they told us it was a jell in the past and now it is kids museum . It is located just in front of the hotel where we stayed Best Hostel San Jose, so we.....  more »
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  • By Víctor Sánchez Ramírez
    Great pricing, they are always nice to visitors, great customer service. Fun activities during the whole year. At least 1 "big atraction" every six months. I don't know I like the place a lot.
  • By Shawn Ferguson Exclusive Homes Costa Rica
    Great for kids. BUT they need funding. Good day to explore with your family so 5 stars for that. Several displays were dated and need updating.
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