Children’s Museum

Visiting the Children’s Museum does not require complex planning but a bit of preparation ensures a smooth day. Mornings, especially on weekends or during school holidays, see high energy and even higher crowds—midweek afternoons tend to offer more room to roam. Public buses and taxis stop nearby, and there’s ample parking if traveling by car. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance, with discounts sometimes available for locals or large groups. Wheelchair access is available, though some older corners of the building require extra attention with strollers or small children.

• Best time to visit: Weekday afternoons, especially outside of local school holidays.
• How to get there: Buses and taxis stop steps from the entrance; parking lots adjacent to the building.
• Accessibility: Most exhibits are stroller- and wheelchair-friendly; accessible restrooms are on each floor.
• Average visit duration: Two to four hours, or a full morning for families keen to see every corner.

Spanning multiple floors and expansive courtyards, the Children’s Museum bursts with themed adventure zones, live science shows, and Costa Rican culture tucked around each twist. Families bounce from climbing walls to space exhibits, while budding chefs whip up make-believe meals in the pint-sized supermarket. Art, music, and engineering blend with daily demonstrations and countless selfie spots. Despite the clamor, some quiet nooks invite winding down with a story book or a thoughtful chat.

• Key sights: The Planetarium with immersive space exploration projections, “The City” play area—a full-scale child-sized town, and the busy fire truck zone where future firefighters clamber aboard.
• Unique experiences: Live science experiments in the Chemistry Lab, try-on costumes in the theater workshop, and tiny trains chugging the outdoor tracks.
• Photo-worthy locations: Rainbow steps outside the museum’s main entrance and the wall-sized, swirling mural in the central hall.
• Cultural and historical facts: Housed inside a repurposed 1900s jail, the museum merges local history with imaginative design, making the building itself an artifact worth exploring.