The Museo Para la Paz is found on the corner of Avenida 2 and Calle 13 in San Jose. It is owned and operated by the Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress. This quaint little exhibit was designed to show the history of peace in the world. Over time, it has morphed into something a little different. It is now built around an exhibit of the life of Oscar Arias, who was president of Costa Rica twice, and also received the Nobel Peace Prize during his lifetime.

In a more global sense, the country of Costa Rica is the perfect place for this museum, given the nature of the violent history of the neighboring countries. The most notable exhibit is centered on the story of the 1988 Esquipulas Peace Agreement. The event was significant because it helped to bring peace to many of the Central American neighbors of Costa Rica. Previously, the region had been in conflict for tens of years.

The museum is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The best part is that the museum is free, so this will work in any travel budget.

Museo Rafael Obregón Loría is a museum that aims to preserve and exhibit the representative elements of Masonic history in Costa Rica as well as to highlight the contribution that the Freemasons have made to the development of the country.

The Museo de Formas Espacios y Sonidos is one of the interesting and eclectic museums in all of San Jose. It is located at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 21st Street, not far out of the downtown area. Wait until you see the blue train cars, they are just neat. The location for the exhibits is the old Atlantic Railway Station.

The old station was first put into commission in 1908, and served the people of San Jose for many years. Eventually though, the buildings and grounds fell into a bit of disrepair, so the city turned it into a museum in April of 2002. The wood and stone sculptures housed here are simply beautiful. You can also see a very realistic replica of the ruins in Ujarras.

If you go to the Sonidos side of the museum, you will see one of the most interesting collections of musical instruments to be found anywhere, It also has, as you might expect, a great exhibit on the history of the railways of Costa Rica. Make sure you also check out the 1939 Steam driven locomotive on display. It was imported from Philadelphia by Tomas Guardia, who founded the local rail system.

Museo Philatelic is located on the second floor of a very historic building in downtown San Jose, and as you might expect from the name, it is a museum of stamps. In fact, it has a noted collection of Costa Rican stamps on display. In addition, the institution has made an exhibit out of the old telegraphic equipment from the city, which is quite fascinating.

On the first or second Saturday of each month, the museum will host a stamp exchange fair for the people of the city. You will see some great collections from the locals, if you happen to get a chance to go on one of those days. Some wheeling and dealing may also take place.

The Edificio Central de Correos building is architecturally one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. It is done in a Spanish revival style. So it really compliments the look of the museum exhibits.

Most of the location is also interactive in nature, so this can be a good stopping spot for people who are traveling in San Jose with children. It is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until noon. The museum is closed on Sundays.

The Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle is a major attraction in San Jose. Located on the corner of Parque la Sabana, which is next to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, it is an interesting little natural science museum, which features one of the best butterfly collections you can find in the country. Since Costa Rica is a very tropical country, with lots of rain forest, they are blessed with lots of beautiful creatures to show off.

But the butterflies are not the only thing to see. You can find reptiles in collection jars and a rather weird collection of stuffed animals, which have aged a bit through the years. A leatherneck turtle, the biggest reptile on Earth, is on display here as well. You will also want to check out the grouper they have on display, because it has to be one of the ugliest creatures ever found.

So if oddity and eclectic displays are your thing, you need to pay a visit to the museum. It is open to the public Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. It is also open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The cost of admission is $1.00, so it will be hard to beat that deal.

The Museo de Arte Costarricense has been built into an old air terminal building at the Parque la Sabana. At one point in time, this location was the main airport for the whole area. That has since been moved to a new location.

The museum features the paintings of the artists of Costa Rica. Permanent exhibits include the works of artists such as Teodorico Quiros, Margarita Berthau, and Enrique Echandi. There are also some works on display here from artists outside the country. For instance, you can find paintings from Diego Rivera and Alexander Calder on display.

Pay attention to the overall architecture here also, for there are many wall paintings that portray the history of the lives of the Costa Rican people. The wood carvings are also quite stunning, as many of them are overlaid in gold.

The museum is open to the general public Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. it is also open on the weekend from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. It is closed on Monday. The price of admission is $5, and students can get in for $3. If you want a real deal, go on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., when admission is free.

Museo de la Comunidad Judía de Costa Rica (The Museum of the Jewish Community of Costa Rica) was inaugurated in 2005 and its main displays present the history of the Jewish community in Costa Rica and memories of the Holocaust.