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The Juan Santamaría Historical Cultural Museum (Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría) was created by Republic Act No. 5619 on December 4th, 1974, amended by Law No. 6572 on April 23rd, 1981. The project that led to this law was the initiative of Dr. Luis A. Salas Corrales from Alajuela.
The museum bears the name “Juan Santamaría” in honor of the national hero whose heroic epic takes on April 11th, 1856 in Rivas, Nicaragua. On April 9th, 1980, the Museum opens its doors to the community. This is the only museum in the country specializing in the issue of the National Campaign on 1856 – 1857 against the filibuster invader. On the other hand it is the museum responsibility to maintained in the collective memory of the Costa Rican people, his heroic 
epic starring. It also assumes a responsible role on the Alajuela cultural heritage values.
As depositary of the historical heritage of the nation and the Community Cultural Center, the museum contributes to the democratization of cultural services, with a clear vocation commitment. In addition the Museum has assumed his duties as a civic and communal dedication. For its work in cultural promoting; has been the subject of several awards and is attached to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. The Museum is governed by a Board composed of five members, who perform their functions ad-honórem. Chaired by the representative of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and the remaining four are chosen from lists consisting of: the Local Government (Alajuela Municipality), Alajuela Institute, Alajuela College University and the Geography and History Academy of Costa Rica.
This institution is located in the city of Alajuela, the birthplace of national hero Juan Santamaría, the buildings known as “Former Alajuela Jail”, a building constructed between 1894 and 1895, and the”Former Weapons Barracks” of the Alajuela city, also built in the nineteenth century. The two buildings were of historic – patrimonial interest. In establishing its headquarters in this city, the legislators had in mind the necessity of this nascent institution maintain a close link with its immediate environment, Alajuela.
Address: 1st Avenue, Central and 2nd St., next to the north side of the Alajuela Central Park, Costa Rica.
GPS coordinates: 10.016831,-84.214183 (10°01’0.59″N, 84°12’51.06″W)
Schedule: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Website: www.museojuansantamaria.go.cr
Phone: + (506) 2441-6926
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