Costa Rican National Museum of Art

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July 31st 2006

Published: August 1st 2006

Our lawyer is located in San Jose only a few blocks away from the Costa Rican National Museum of Art. Since Mike and I don’t have a truck yet and aren’t on any real schedule, we figured we’d make the most of our time in San Jose and check out some of the museums in the area. We still plan on visiting the Serpenterium (figured it was good to know which guys to look out for) and the Gold Museu... Read Full Entry

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History of CR - Part 6

The Spanish promote the cultivation of pineapples as a cash crop.

History of CR - Part 7

The arrival of the North American Imperialist, William Walker.

History of CR - Part 8

The proliferation of domesticated animals.

History of CR - Part 9

The promotion of oranges as a cash crop.

History of CR - Part 10

Modernization of buildings and business takes place.

History of CR - Part 11

The arrival of more foreigners.

History of CR - Part 12

The worldwide democratic movement spurs the growth of education, and democratic ideas in Costa Rica.

History of CR - Part 13

Coffee becomes Costa Rica's major cash crop.

History of CR - Part 14

Juan Santamaria sets fire to William Walker's complex, an act that eventually led to the invader's expulsion from Costa Rica.

History of CR - Part 15

The emergence of public education, better working conditions for laborers, new professional opportunities for citizens, the construction of the railroad from San Jose to Limon and the first democratically elected president

History of CR - Part 16

The current art museum in its original role as the International Airport. The current International Airport in Alajuela, by the way, is named after Juan Santamaria.

The Universe

Pre Columbian

Bronze Ladies

5th August 2006

Katy8722
Katy Weathersby

Barbie?
Is that Barbie I recognize as the "Our Lady of Modernism"? I really enjoyed "our" visit to the museum. I still haven't found the face on that one. haha

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