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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
Our Local Experts say:
If museums are at the top your list of "things to do" -
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.
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