Admission runs about $5 USD for adults and $3 for kids, making this one of the best value stops in the capital. The museum is housed in a former prison, which older kids find fascinating, but the hands-on science and art exhibits are the real draw for younger ones. Strollers are manageable on the ground floor and elevators are available for upper levels. Arrive early on weekends as school group visits can make the main galleries noisy and crowded by mid-morning. Allow 2 to 3 hours and note the attached planetarium costs extra.

Address: Calle 4 y Avenida 9, San Jose, Costa Rica

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Cost: Low Cost $