Originally inaugurated by April 7^th 1940, the building that is now known as the Museo de Arte Costaricense hosted the terminal of San Jose’s first International Airport: The Sabana Airport.

It served as such up until 1955, year in which the Juan Santamaria Airport was opened. It continued nonetheless to receive light air traffic and private planes.

On October 1977 and during the administration of President Daniel Oduber (1974-1978) the site was renamed Museo de Arte Costaricense. In 1986 the site was declared of Historical Value by Executive Decree.

The Museum consists of a basement and one main and upper floor. On the Top One –also called the Golden Hall (Salon Dorado) one can find a relief representation of the evolution of Costarican Art, from the times of Spanish control to Independence and beyond.

Due to the ever-changing character of art and the passing of time, the precincts of the Museum are currently under renovation; this intended to permit a better presentation of those valuable works of the 20^th century and placing of those which will contribute throughout the 21^st.

Important FAQS:

-Prior Renovation- Open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

-Information on Entry fees and others will be made available as soon as made once again available.