National Museum (San José)

Costa Rica / San Jose / San José / Avenidas Central y 2, Boulevard Ricardo Jiménez O.
 museum, fortification

Founded in 1887 by President don Bernardo Soto, the museum currently occupies the building which was once the headquarters of the Costa Rican army. The building was converted to house the museum after the abolition of the military in 1948.

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Coordinates:   9°55'57"N   84°4'17"W
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