Much More Than Green

South Exhibition Hall

The oldest jade pieces found in Costa Rica come from the archaeological sites La Regla and Huiscoyol, located near the Gulf of Nicoya, and date back approximately 2,400 years. These jades, along with 165 other pre-Columbian artifacts, are on display in the exhibition “Much More Than Green”, inaugurated by the National Museum on July 31 and open until March 2025 in the south temporary exhibition hall.

“Much More Than Green” summarizes over 20 years of archaeological research conducted at the sites of La Regla and Huiscoyol, two of the most important archaeological monuments containing the oldest jade artifacts studied by specialists.

Around 165 pre-Columbian objects are showcased, including human figures, musical instruments, jade staff finials, and ornaments, along with restored clay vessels and stone metates, notably featuring a wooden metate nearly 2,300 years old.

• Tuesday to Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.