Art Museum of Costa Rica (MADC)

Housed in a striking yellow neoclassical building in the historic Barrio Otoya, Costa Rica's premier art museum showcases everything from pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary Central American works. The collection spans over a century of artistic expression, with particular strength in early 20th-century Costa Rican painting and modern installations that celebrate regional creativity. Wandering these rooms feels like tracing the country's cultural evolution through the eyes of its most talented artists.