Museums in Rio de Janeiro

[Translate] Museu da Republica (Republic Museum) Address: Rua Dois de Dezembro, 63, Flamengo Tel: 3131-3060 Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 12pm – 5pm / Wednesday 2pm – 5pm / Saturday – Sunday & Holidays 2pm -6pm Note: The Castle Palace which was the seat of Brazilian government from 1897 to 1960, which today houses the ‘Museu... Read More »

[Translate] Museu de Ciência da Terra (Museum of Earth Science) Address: Avenida Pasteur, 404- Urca Tel: 2295-7596 Note: This children’s museum displays dinosaur replicas, rocks, meteorites, and portrays the natural history of Brazil since the very beginning. It’s a great museum for children with impressive statues and artifacts. WEBSITE Read More »

[Translate] Museu Forte De Copacabana / Copacabana Fort Museum Address: Avenida Atlantica & Rua Francisco Otaviano Tel: 2521-1032 Note: This museum is located inside the building which was once the fort that acted as Rio’s first defences against any attack. The fort has been preserved well with most of its original features still in tact.... Read More »

[Translate] Museu do Açude / Dam Museum Address: Estrada do Açude,764, Alto da Boa Vista (in the Tijuca Forest) Tel: 2492-5443 Hours: Daily from 11am – 5pm. Closed on Tuesdays and holidays. Note: Museu do Açude is located in the Tijuca Forest and is dedicated to celebrate the cultural heritage of Brasil. Designed by Castro... Read More »

[Translate] Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Contemporary Art Museum) Address: Mirante da Boa Viagem, s/n – Boa Viagem – Niterói Tel. 2620-2400 EMAIL WEBSITE Free Entry on Wednesdays Hours: Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm Guided visits by appointment only Note: Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, this Museum houses an impressive collection of contemporary Brazilian art. Read More »

[Translate] Museu da Vida / Centro de Recepção (Museum of Life) Avenida Brasil, 4365, Manguinhos Tel. 2590-6747 EMAIL WEBSITE Hours: Tuesday – Friday 9am-4:30pm. Saturdays 10am-4pm. Guided visits by appointment only. Free entrance Note: The museum has parking for buses and cars. The Museum of Life is on the campus of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation.... Read More »

[Translate] Museo Benjamin Constant Address: Rua Monte Alegre, 255 – Santa Teresa Tel: 2509-1248 / 2242-0062 EMAIL Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 1pm-5pm Guided visits by appointment only Free entry on Sundays Note: A country estate that was once the home of Benjamin Constant de Magalhães, as teacher of the Royal Military School, he was one of the... Read More »

[Translate] Chácara do Céu Museum Address: St. Murtinho Nobre, 93 – Santa Teresa Tel: 21 2507-1932 / 2224-8981 EMAIL Guided visits by appointment Daily, noon-5pm except Tues, Free entry on Wednesdays Note: Once the home of connoiseur and collector Castro Maya, the mansion houses collection of modern art, collection of Braziliana, albums by travelers exploring... Read More »

[Translate] Casa do Pontal Folk Art Museum Address: Estrada do Pontal, 3.295 – Recreio dos Bandeirantes Tel: 2490-4013 / 2490-3278 Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 9:30am-5pm Guided visits by appointment only Note: The museum is set in one of the most beautiful corners of the city, between the sea and the ecological reserve of the Grumari... Read More »

[Translate] Carmen Miranda Museum Address: Parque Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes (in front of nº 560 da Av. Rui Barbosa) – Flamengo Tel: 2334-4293 Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10am-5pm and Saturday: 1pm-5pm Guided visits for groups by appointment only Free Entry Note: The museum includes a collection of over 3,000 pieces of accessories & dresses that Carmen... Read More »

[Translate] Museu do Indio (Indian Museum) Address: Rua das Palmeiras, 55 – Botafogo Tel: 3214-8730 Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm Note: Started by Darcy Ribeiro, Museu do Indio is the only museum that showcases displays dedicated to various cultures around the world. It is the only official institution that protects various traditions and... Read More »

[Translate] Museu H Stern Address: Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 490 – Ipanema Tel: 2274-3447 Note: Located next door to the Museu Amsterdam Saucer, this museum holds a permanent exhibition of Jewellery by the famous Jeweller H Stern. You can also view the procedure of converting rough stones into impressive jewels by specialists such as craftsmen... Read More »

[Translate] Museu Histórico da Cidade (History of the City Museum) Address: Estrada de Santa Marinha, 505 – Gávea Tel: 2512-2353 Note: This museum exhibits a permanent display of artifacts dating back from the 1600’s to the 20th Century. It also features furniture, paintings, photographs all representing Rio at certain times. The museum is housed in... Read More »

[Translate] Museo Amsterdam Sauer Address: Rua Garcia D’Avila, 105, Ipanema Tel: 2512-1132 Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm / Saturday 9am – 4pm Note: This museum exhibits a remarkable collection of valuable stones as well as a couple of life size models of mines. The museum is located next door to the Museu H... Read More »

[Translate] Fundação Planetário (Planetarium of Rio de Janeiro) Address: Rua Vice Governador Rubens Berardo, 100 – Gávea Tel: 2274-0046 Note: This Planetarium covers astronomical studies that includes the universe, moons, Sunday , stars, galaxies and planets. Visit the different areas categorized under names such as: A Terra E Seus Movimentos – Espaço E Tempo, Astronomia... Read More »

[Translate] ECOMUSEU Address: Rua das Palmeiras Imperiais, s/n, Santa Cruz Note: The mission of the Eco-museum is to show how a community has to protect its assets and livelihoods. Hence it is a Living Museum, built into the dynamic change of daily life, providing not only material goods but also the immaterial culture of the... Read More »

[Translate] Images of The Unconscious Museum Rua Ramiro Magalhães, 521 – Engenho de Dentro Tel. 3111-7464 Monday – Friday 9am-4pm Guided visits are by appointment only. Free Entrance Note: Set up in 1952 by Dr. Nise da Silveira, this museum features works produced during occupational therapy sessions by patients at the Pedro II Psychiatric Center. Read More »