Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Museum · San José ·

Pre-Columbian Gold Museum

Museum · San José ·

Gold artifacts, coins, currency, and culture in modern space

Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum by null

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Bajos de la Plaza de la Cultura. Avenida Central. Calle 5 San José Centro San José CR 10104, Av. Central, San José, Quesada Durán, Costa Rica Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Bajos de la Plaza de la Cultura. Avenida Central. Calle 5 San José Centro San José CR 10104, Av. Central, San José, Quesada Durán, Costa Rica Get directions

+506 2243 6000
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•Restroom
•Family friendly
•Wheelchair accessible entrance
•Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Jan 23, 2026

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"A San José museum displaying gold pieces and artifacts dating back to around 500 A.D.; it is part of the central bank's museum network and includes exhibitions on numismatics, archaeology and visual arts." - Ashley Couto

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"Where to See Gold—and Spend It—in San Jose San Jose's Pre-Columbian Gold Museum has an impressive collection of gold objects, yes. It's remarkable to see a collection of sculptures, tools, and jewelry made with this coveted metal, some of which date back to 500 AD. There's even Costa Rica 's first gold coin, minted in 1825. But the building contains other treasures, including the national coin museum, a high-end gift shop, and a pretty plaza that was a welcome relief from the city's sooty grayness."

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Joy W.

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Wonderful modern-looking museum made up of two permanent exhibitions (pre-columbian gold) and the mint/bank notes of Costa Rica. Love their showcases on the indigenous people especially. Many of the alphabets in the English text in the precolumbian gold museum have unfortunately fallen off and are not replaced, making it sometimes difficult to read the text. Wished the museum could do something about this!

Pradeep P.

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A lot of knowledge about the historical events and places. More about the culture. The sculptures represent their ancient lifestyle. Secure, safe and only underground tourism place in Costa Rica. Entrance fee is $16 for non citizens. $6 for locals. One thing I like more here is they represent everything in English as well for better understanding.

Ethan M.

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This is amongst one of the most beautiful and well informed museums I have been to. I was surprised to see that they had taken the time to acknowledge that there is a problem in the ethnic studies community about stealing artifacts. They also touch on subjects such as pre colonial gender roles and language. There needs to be more places like this !

Gustavo Q.

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One of the best museums I have seen in Latin America. 500% recommended. Specially if you are a history geek or crazy for gold.

Tee P.

Google
Good to check out the history of peoples in Costa Rica through beautiful artifacts. I like the storytelling in the museum as well. My only wish is that the ticket price is cheaper. The art museum is free but the gold museum here is quite expensive. Plus another part of the museum is funded by a bank?

Rachel L.

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This blew me away! So much more than I wanted! Was disappointed however that several exhibits were closed and we were not told nor the price discounted. But over all it was an amazing experience!

Natalie G.

Google
This is a fascinating and really well done museum! One part is about gold, and the other part is about currency. The descriptions are available in Spanish, English, and French.

Daniel D.

Google
Fascinating set of mini-museums including a currency museum (numismatic museum), temporary art installations and a beautiful collection of pre-Colombian gold artifacts. If you are visiting the national museum of Costa Rica or the Jade museum this one is just a short walk away. You could do all 3 in an afternoon. Worth a visit!