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The Costa Rican Children’s Museum (Museo de Niños) in downtown San José, recently opened a new area for children and adults alike to learn and explore different science topics.
The new space was funded by the Costa Rican State Electricity Institute (ICE) and the Foundation Fundación Ayúdenos para Ayudar, which translates to “help us to help.” The foundation’s mission is to run the Costa Rican Science and Culture Center (CCCC) which is located inside the country’s former main penitentiary, and includes the Children’s Museum as part of its work.
The new science and technology space offers visitors 23 interactive educational modules for learning about energy, electricity and telecommunications, said the museum.
“With this new offering, we strengthen our commitment to introduce children, youth and adults to the wonderful world of science and technology in a playful, participatory and interactive way,” explained Monica Riveros, executive director of the Children’s Museum.
Through games and experiments, attendees can learn about the origin and production of energy. The exhibit includes a journey starting with the history of electrification in Costa Rica and ends with the current electric model based on renewable sources.
The public will be able to visit the new hall from Tuesdays to Fridays from 8 a.m. until 4.30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost of admission to the museum is ¢2 thousand for children 15 and under, and ¢2,200 for those over 15.
