Costa Rica

National Museum of Costa Rica

Costa Rican Consortium Member

Museo Nacional de Costa Rica

Miembro costarricense del Consorcio

The National Museum of Costa Rica was created in 1887. Its mission is to protect cultural and natural heritage for the knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Due to its national character and its legal responsibility for the country's heritage, the MNCR has had different relationships and collaborations with the country's museums.

In 2003 the Regional and Community Museums Program was created as a support office for the development of museums in Costa Rica.

El Museo Nacional de Costa Rica fue creado en 1887, su misión es proteger el patrimonio cultural y natural para el conocimiento, valoración y disfrute de las presentes y las generaciones futuras.

Por su carácter nacional y por su responsabilidad jurídica con el patrimonio del país, el MNCR ha tenido diferentes relaciones y colaboraciones con los museos del país.

En el año 2003 crea el Programa de Museos Regionales y Comunitarios como una oficina de apoyo al desarrollo de los museos en Costa Rica.

The National Museum of Costa Rica in the EULAC MUSEUMS project, together with the partners in Scotland and Portugal, has the task of facilitating a significant exchange program between young people from Costa Rica and Europe to strengthen cultural identity and collective memory in the project communities. Through the coordinated action of community museums and secondary schools, we are creating spaces for dialogue and reflection among young people and adults in their communities.