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Theatro Municipal

The Theatro Municipal (Municipal Theatre) is located in the Cinelândia section of downtown Centro (Praça Floriano). Built in the beginning of the twentieth century, it is one of the most important ...more »

Location: Centro
Type: Museums
Tel: +55 (21) 2332-9191

Casa do Pontal Folk-Art Museum

“The Casa do Pontal Museum is not just a complete collection of Brazilian Folk Art, it can be considered a true anthropological museum, the only one in Brazil that allows an all-encompassing view of ...more »

Location: Recreio
Type: Museums
Tel: +55 (21) 2490-4013

National Archives

Arquivo Nacional - For 115 years, this building housed the Brazilian Mint (1868-1983). The 1838 structure is a fine example of 19th century neoclassic architecture and has been updated with modern ...more »

Location: Centro
Type: Museums
Tel: +55 (21) 2179-1228

Aerospace Museum

Museu Aeroespacial -The Aerospace Museum is housed in a large space (16,000 m²) to accommodate a valuable collection of aviation artifacts. It includes historic displays including both Brazilian ...more »

Location: Campo dos Afonsos
Type: Museums
Tel: +55 (21) 2108-8954

World War II Monument and Museum

Officially known as the National Monument to the Dead of World War II (Monumento Nacional aos Mortos da II Guerra Mundial), this monument was built in 1960. It is popularly known as the ...more »

Location: Glória
Type: Monuments
Tel: +55 (21) 2240-1283

National History Museum

Museu Histórico Nacional - The National Historical Museum was created in 1922, and is one of the most important museums in all of Brazil. Among its expansive works is the largest numismatic collection ...more »

Location: Centro
Type: Museums
Tel: +55 (21) 2550-9224

Centro Cultural Banco do Brazil

The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB – Bank of Brazil Cultural Center) consists of three artistic theaters, four exhibition areas, a movie theatre, video room and a magnificent library, as well a ...more »

Location: Centro
Type: Museums
Tel: +55 (21) 3808-2020

City Park (Gávea) and Museum

(Parque da Cidade & Museu Histórico da Cidade ) The City Park, (a/k/a the Gávea City Park) is on the border of Gávea and the Tijuca National Forest. The park consists of nearly 500,000 landscape ...more »

Location: Gávea
Type: Parks and Gardens
Tel: +55 (21) 2512-2353

Brazilian Academy of Letters

Academia Brasileira de Letras - In 1922, this building was prepared to house the French delegation at the International Commemorative Exhibition. The exhibition was to honor Brazil's Independence ...more »

Location: Centro
Type: Museums
Tel: +55 (21) 3974-2500

Casa França Brasil

The neo-Classical facade of this building is a welcoming entrance for an important art and media center. The building dates back to 1820 and its interior is as beautiful as it is functional. ...more »

Location: Centro
Type: Museums
Tel: +55 (21) 2332-5120

All Rio de Janeiro Things To Do

Our Local Experts say:

If museums are at the top your list of "things to do" - Rio is more than willing to cooperate. As the capital of Brazil until 1960, Rio has a lot of history, architecture and artistic treasures to share. Check out the downtown and south zone museums.

Art and history lovers will appreciate the National Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Modern Art and the National History Museum in Centro – while more eclectic museums such as the Amsterdam Sauer Jewelry, Universe Planetarium and Carmen Miranda museum can be viewed during breaks in your "south zone" sun tanning and beach schedule.