Galería Nacional (Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura)
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Visiting, as printed
Copied from the venue's own pages as our check found them on October 19, 2026. Hours and fees change; confirm with the venue before you go.
gracias a su seguridad permanente y entrada gratuita es ideal para todo tipo de público.Our translation With permanent security and free admission it is suited to all audiences.
Horario Martes a Domingo de 9 am a 5 pm Visítenos Calle 4, Avenida 9, San José, Costa RicaOur translation Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Visit us: Calle 4, Avenida 9, San José, Costa Rica.
Our reading written by Costa Rica Artists
The Galería Nacional opened in 1994 with the first sculpture biennial, and it shows national and international artists in solo and group exhibitions, several each month, in many techniques and formats.
It has 14 exhibition rooms, and entry is free. After 32 years of exhibitions it also offers a collection of works for sale through its own page. As printed, it opens Tuesday to Sunday.
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What it is
La galería cuenta con variadas exposiciones artísticas por mes, entre muestras individuales y colectivas que abarcan distintas técnicas, formatos, tamaños y temáticas.Our translation The gallery hosts several exhibitions each month, solo and group shows across techniques, formats, sizes and themes.
Con 14 salas de exhibición y una infraestructura elegante, la Galería Nacional ofrece el marco ideal para mostrar obras de todos los formatosOur translation With 14 exhibition rooms, the Galería Nacional offers an ideal setting for works of every format.
History
La Galería Nacional se funda en 1994 en el corazón de San José como un espacio destinado para la manifestación y exhibición de las principales exposiciones de arte, tanto de artistas nacionales como internacionales.Our translation The Galería Nacional was founded in 1994 in the heart of San José as a space for the main art exhibitions by national and international artists.
La galería abre sus puertas con un evento muy esperado por artistas y amantes de las artes plásticas: la Primera Bienal de Escultura.Our translation The gallery opened with an event eagerly awaited by artists and art lovers: the First Sculpture Biennial.
Collection and program
Tras 32 años de exposiciones, la Galería Nacional presenta su colección de obras de arte disponibles para la venta.Our translation After 32 years of exhibitions, the Galería Nacional presents its collection of artworks available for sale.
Sources for this profile
- Nosotros - Galería Nacional, Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura. Our check: October 19, 2026.
- Inicio - Galería Nacional, Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura. Our check: October 19, 2026.
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