MUSEUMS

29 hot spots recommended for you

Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, All Areas Officially estblished in 1937, the National Museum of Fine Arts is is the most important art gallery in the country. This musuem features over than 70,000 art pieces. The permanent collection comprises works of painting, sculpture, drawing and engraving Brazilian and foreign of previous centuries until the present, besides gathering a significant segment of Decorative Art, Furniture, glí­ptica, Medals, Folk Art and a set of pieces of African Art. Officially estblished in 1937, the National Museum of Fine Arts is is the most important art gallery in the country. This musuem features over ... [ + more ]

Casa da Marquesa de Santos Museu da Moda Brasileira, All Areas for free In 1827, the Casa da Marquesa de Santos was a gift from Emperor D. Peter I to Domitilla de Castro Canto e Melo, the Marquise of Santos. Known for paintings and beautiful decorative plasterwork, this house is going to be something else. On the side of the house it will be built the new Brazilian Fashion Museum, as the first fashion museum of the country. In 1827, the Casa da Marquesa de Santos was a gift from Emperor D. Peter I to Domitilla de Castro Canto e Melo, the Marquise ... [ + more ]

Casa Daros, All Areas for free Collecting 1,200 works of 117 artists, the Casa Daros is dedicated to dedicated to Latin American contemporary art in Rio de Janeiro. Besides the museum, this place is also focused in education, with the Art Education Program, Programs with Artists and the Center for Information and Documentation. You can also see the library, the auditorium or relax in a restaurant, a café and a shop. Collecting 1,200 works of 117 artists, the Casa Daros is dedicated to dedicated to Latin American contemporary art in Rio de Janeiro. Besides the ... [ + more ]

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, All Areas for free  The CCBB was first conceived in 1986 during the administration of President Dr. Camillo BB Calazans of Magellan, being inaugurated in Rio de Janeiro in 1989, a historic building of 17,000 m2 built in 1906 and had housed the headquarters of the Bank of Brazil since the 1920s. In the first and second floors are held exhibitions that change every two months. The museum is located on the sixth floor and features a permanent exhibition, Brazil Through the Currency, which features a collection consisting of approximately 38,000 items, including coins, medals, banknotes and other securities and foreign printed. The space also offers programming that includes shows, film shows, debates, workshops and conference cycles. Another highlight is the musical program with performances of all styles, held during the lunch hour and also in after work  The CCBB was first conceived in 1986 during the administration of President Dr. Camillo BB Calazans of Magellan, being inaugurated in Rio de Janeiro in ... [ + more ]

Centro Cultural Correios, All Areas On the Cultural Corridor, close to the France-Brazil House and the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, is the Centro Cultural Correios or the Cultural Center of Post. This centre is dedicated to the promotion of events in different areas such as theater, video, music, arts, cinema and other activities related to the integration of Rio's population with diverse forms of artistic expression. On the Cultural Corridor, close to the France-Brazil House and the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, is the Centro Cultural Correios or the Cultural Center ... [ + more ]

Centro Cultural Municipal Laurinda Santos Lobo, All Areas for free In honor of Laurinda, the main patrons of the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, the Centro Cultural Municipal Laurinda Santos Lobo is also known just like "Laurinda". This cultural centre offers you exhibitions and photographic projections, dance workshops and music, theatrical performances, children's activities, piano recitals and other events outdoors. In honor of Laurinda, the main patrons of the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, the Centro Cultural Municipal Laurinda Santos Lobo is also known just like ... [ + more ]

Complexo Cultural da Marinha Ilha Fiscal, All Areas The Complexo Cultural da Marinha Ilha Fiscal is dedicated to the journey through the history of Brazil and navigation. Composed by the Naval Museum and Cultural Space Marine (ECM) is a one of a kind place. The Complexo Cultural da Marinha Ilha Fiscal is dedicated to the journey through the history of Brazil and navigation. Composed by the Naval ... [ + more ]

Fundaçío Casa de Rui Barbosa, All Areas for free The Fundação Casa de Rui Barbosa is an institution of the Ministry of Culture of Brazil, dedicated to one of the most illustrious of Brazilian culture. The house were Rui Barbosa lived is now a museum focusing in the intellectual work. You can see the multiple rooms of the house, which are mostly maintained as they wore. The bibliographic collection of Ruy Barbosa has over 35,000 volumes, were added those of John Mangabeira, Luiz Vianna Filho, and Pliny Doyle. Don't miss the beutiful gardens. The Fundação Casa de Rui Barbosa is an institution of the Ministry of Culture of Brazil, dedicated to one of the most illustrious of Brazilian ... [ + more ]

Fundaçío Casa França Brasil, All Areas for free The Fundação Casa França Brasil is is a cultural institution, focused the exhibitions of various themes and established artists. Dedicated to the multiple expressions of culture, this centre also offers educational programs, an lecture room and a bistro. The Fundação Casa França Brasil is is a cultural institution, focused the exhibitions of various themes and established artists. Dedicated to the multiple expressions ... [ + more ]

Instituto Cultural Cravo Albin , All Areas The Instituto Cultural Cravo Albin is focused in the exposure, research, preservation and promotion of Brazilian music, especially the Brazilian popular music and the city of Rio de Janeiro. The Instituto Cultural Cravo Albin is focused in the exposure, research, preservation and promotion of Brazilian music, especially the Brazilian popular music and the city ... [ + more ]

Museu Carmen Miranda, All Areas Opened in 2009, the Carmen Miranda Museum is a memorial dedicated to the life and career of famous singer and actress . The museum has 460 items like garments accesssories, dresses. Opened in 2009, the Carmen Miranda Museum is a memorial dedicated to the life and career of famous singer and actress . The museum ... [ + more ]

Museu da Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, All Areas for free The Museu da Polí­cia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro or the Museum of the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro is tells you the story of the first official military police in Brazil. The museum collection features about 3,000 objects and documents that are examples of the acts of bravery, sacrifice and discipline of the Military Police. You can see uniforms, weapons, tools and documents related to the history of the institution since its creation. The Museu da Polí­cia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro or the Museum of the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro is tells you ... [ + more ]

Museu da Repíºblica, All Areas The Museum of the Republic, formerly the Catete Palace, was established in 1960. Well known as the place were brazilian president Getúlio Vargas committed suicide, this museum has a collection of art and artifacts from the Republican period. The library has more than 10,000 books and publications on Social Sciences and History of Brazil, Besides the personal collections donated to the museum like from Getúlio Vargas, you must see the magnificent paintings. See also the restaurant, theart-house cinema and the bookstore. The Museum of the Republic, formerly the Catete Palace, was established in 1960. Well known as the place were brazilian president Getúlio ... [ + more ]

Museu da Rocinha – Sankofa – Memória e História, All Areas The Museu da Rocinha – Sankofa – Memória e História or Museum of Rocinha - Sankofa - Memory and History is a community museum. With the aim of including the community of Rocinha, here is presented to the population the narratives of Rocinha people about who their neighbors, their life histories and how they view the city as a whole. The Museu da Rocinha – Sankofa – Memória e História or Museum of Rocinha - Sankofa - Memory and History is a community museum. [ + more ]

Museu da Vida, All Areas The Museu da Vida or the Life Museum is placed in the Manguinhos Palace, and its aim to inform and educate in science, health and technology. This museum promotes the knowledge about science, culture and society through play with interactive exhibitions, activities, multimedia, theater and laboratories. You can see laboratory and precision equipment , material related to the production of medicines and vaccines, medical equipment, between other items. The Museu da Vida or the Life Museum is placed in the Manguinhos Palace, and its aim to inform and educate in science, health ... [ + more ]

Museu de Arte do Rio , All Areas The Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) or the Art Museum of Rio is the new art museum in Rio de Janeiro, a space for art shows and a an art school. Mainly projected to host temporary collections, The Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) or the Art Museum of Rio is the new art museum in Rio de Janeiro, a space for ... [ + more ]

Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro, All Areas The Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro (MAM) is one of the most important cultural institutions in Brazil. Opened in 1948 on the initiative of a group of entrepreneurs is a private nonprofit organization, the result of cultural and economic context in which we observed the diversification of cultural facilities in this country, the acquisition of a valuable artistic heritage and assimilation of modern artistic movements . Scene of several events of great importance in the Brazilian artistic avant-garde, the museum has amassed throughout its history a collection of modern art highly representative - most, however, lost in the tragic fire of 1978. Preserve today about 11 000 objects, mostly from the Gilberto Chateaubriand Collection, deposited on loan at the museum in 1993.   The Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro (MAM) is one of the most important cultural institutions in Brazil. Opened in 1948 ... [ + more ]

Museu de Favela, All Areas for free Founded in 2008, the Museu de Favela is a non-governmental organization, established by cultural communities of Pavão, Pavãozinho and Cantagalo "favelas". This place function as an art gallery and as a drawing and painting school for children. Founded in 2008, the Museu de Favela is a non-governmental organization, established by cultural communities of Pavão, Pavãozinho and Cantagalo "favelas". [ + more ]

Museu do índio, All Areas for free The Indian Museum works to the preserve and promote thef indigenous cultural heritage, their diversity and history of hundreds of Brazilian indigenous groups. The museum features 14 000 ethnographic pieces, 16 000 national and international publications specializing in ethnology. The Indian Museum works to the preserve and promote thef indigenous cultural heritage, their diversity and history of hundreds of Brazilian indigenous groups. The ... [ + more ]

Museu do Negro, All Areas The Negro Museum is a museum and a sacred space at the same time. This museum explains the importance of the negros in brazilian history, their beliefs and devotions. The collection features objects of worship related to their religious practices The Negro Museum is a museum and a sacred space at the same time. This museum explains the importance of the negros in brazilian ... [ + more ]

Museu Histórico do CBMERJ, All Areas for free The Historical Museum of the Fire Brigade of the State of Rio de Janeiro tells the story of the corporation created by the Emperor D. Pedro II in 1856.. The historical collection is divided in four themes: Fire Department of the Imperial Court, Fire Department of the Federal District, Fire Department of the State of Guanabara and the State of Rio de Janeiro and the Symphonic Band of the Fire Brigade of the State of Rio de Janeiro. You will see helmets of firefighters from various parts of the world, historic cars, carriages and many more. The Historical Museum of the Fire Brigade of the State of Rio de Janeiro tells the story of the corporation created by the Emperor D. ... [ + more ]

Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana , All Areas The Army History Museum and Fort of Copacabana The fort’s museum shows the early days of the Portuguese colony to the mid-19th century. In the fort you can see 4 armored domes and 6 guns. In the museum, the permanent collection has the Hall Cologne - Empire, which corresponds to the Armed Forces in the Colony and the Empire in Brazil (1500-1889) and the Republic Hall related to the theme. Don't miss the café with a fenomenal view to Copacabana. The Army History Museum and Fort of Copacabana The fort’s museum shows the early days of the Portuguese colony to the mid-19th century. [ + more ]

Museu Histórico Nacional, All Areas The National History Museum features 348 515 items, among which the largest numismatic collection of Latin America. This museum presents documents, pictures, coins, stamps, furniture, weapons, sculptures, silverware etc, used in the study, preservation and dissemination of the history of Brazil. The National History Museum features 348 515 items, among which the largest numismatic collection of Latin America. This museum presents documents, pictures, coins, stamps, ... [ + more ]

Museu Internacional de Arte Naí¯f do Brasil, All Areas for free The International Museum of Naïve Art of Brazil is dedicated to this type of art made by self-taught brazilian artists without technical training. Collecting over 6,000 works of art from all the spots in the globe, this museum offers you exhibition of paintings, a souvenir shop, a cafe and courses in painting, mosaic and other crafts. The International Museum of Naïve Art of Brazil is dedicated to this type of art made by self-taught brazilian artists without technical training. Collecting ... [ + more ]

Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiro, All Areas Founded in 1977, the Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiroa is a cultural centre that aims the memory preservation and promotion of Jewish culture. The only jewish museum of the country shows you objects, photographs and documents related to the nazi tragedy. Founded in 1977, the Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiroa is a cultural centre that aims the memory preservation and promotion of Jewish culture. [ + more ]

Museu Nacional da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, All Areas for free The National Museum is an organ for the dissemination of scientific and cultural Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) acting at the interface memory and scientific production. It is one of the most important museums in Latin America, the first scientific institution in the country and the largest museum of natural history and anthropology of Latin America. Initially served to meet the interests of promoting economic and cultural progress in the country. Originally called the Royal Museum, was built at UFRJ in 1946. It is located inside the park of the Quinta da Boa Vista neighborhood of San Cristobal, near the Maracana stadium. The National Museum is an organ for the dissemination of scientific and cultural Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) acting at the interface memory ... [ + more ]

Museu Villa Lobos , All Areas The Villa-Lobos Museum was established in honor of this great brazilian composer. The musuem is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the legacy of Villa-Lobos in music, documents and objects. Also having educational initiatives, , the museum is focused on the publication of books and records, concerts and teaching, as well as attending to the research. The Villa-Lobos Museum was established in honor of this great brazilian composer. The musuem is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the ... [ + more ]

Paço Imperial Centro Cultural do Iphan MinC, All Areas The Paço Imperial or the Cultural Center Iphan/MinC has the aim of artistic and intellectual promotion. The Paço Imperial or the Cultural Center Iphan/MinC has the aim of artistic and intellectual promotion. [ + more ]

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura, All Areas for free The Royal Portuguese Reading is in all respects, a very remarkable institution and that dignifies Portugal in Brazil. On May 14, 1837, a group of 43 Portuguese emigrants in Rio de Janeiro brought together in the old Straight Street (now First Street March) and decided to create a library to expand the knowledge of its members and provide opportunities for Portuguese residents then the capital of the Empire to illustrate his spirit. Open to the public since 1900, the library of the Royal Cabinet has the largest collection of works Portuguese outside Portugal. Among the approximately 350,000 volumes, domestic and foreign, are rare works as a copy of the edition "princeps" of the Lusí­adas de Camões, the Ordinances of D. Manuel, the Leys Capitolos Cutting and what about some delles did, the true land of Prester informaçam Joam, and second vio escreveo ho Father Francisco Alvarez. Designed by a Portuguese architect, the façade was inspired by the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, and was brought by ship from lda Portuguese capital to Rio The four statues that adorn depict, respectively, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Luí­s de Camões, Infante D . Henry and Vasco da Gama. The Royal Portuguese Reading is in all respects, a very remarkable institution and that dignifies Portugal in Brazil. On May 14, 1837, a ... [ + more ]