Source: ICOM
The third annual installment of the Art City Tour, sponsored by Banco Nacional, will kick off at 5:00 pm this evening in San Jose. The Art City Tour this year will be celebrated in tandem with the International Museum Day, which has been observed since 1977. This is a great introduction to a portion of the culture and arts scene in Costa Rica, and it is free for all who wish to participate.
The Art City Tour takes participants on a visit to a number of museums, art galleries, design stores, and cultural venues in Downtown San Jose, Barrio Amon and Barrio Escalante. The route can be explored on foot, although the tour organizers also provide a minibus. Those interested in riding the minibus must make an online reservation between now and 5:00 pm and wait for an e-mail confirmation. The minibus registration form can be found at GAMCultural.
There are three main routes and four meeting points for those interested in celebrating International Museum Day with the Art City Tour. Following are the minibus routes and the venues visited:
Route A – Red
- Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
- National Museum
- Central Bank Museum
- French Alliance
- Jade Museum of the INS
Route B – Blue
- Central Bank Museum
- Jade Museum of the INS
- Simon Bolivar Zoo
- Theoretic Museum and Foundation
- Kiosk SJO Boutique
- Kalu Restaurant
- Casa 927
- Children’s Museum
Route C – Orange
- Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
- National Museum
- Spanish Cultural Center
- American Cultural Center
- De Aqui y de Alla Boutique
The pedestrian routes start at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, National Museum, Central Bank Museum, and the Jade Museum of the INS. You can find all the venues visited on the Art City Tour web site. Camera brand Olympus has set up strategic points along the tour for digital photographers to find the best angles to snap digital memories. Walkers are advised to wear comfortable shoes and a lightweight jacket.
The National Museum and the Central Bank Museum will close their doors tonight at 8:30 pm. For more information on the event, visit the Facebook Timeline of Art City Tours.
