Múzeá v Riu de Janeiro

Museums & Galleries

Rio de Janeiro’s cultural landscape features architectural landmarks ranging from Santiago Calatrava’s futuristic Museum of Tomorrow to Oscar Niemeyer’s concrete Sambadrome. The city’s history is preserved in the 18th-century Imperial Palace and the neo-Gothic Ilha Fiscal Castle. Art enthusiasts can explore the neoclassical Bank of Brasil Cultural Center and the modern Rio de Janeiro Art Museum. For unique perspectives, the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura houses a vast 19th-century library, while the Duque de Caxias and Copacabana forts offer military history alongside panoramic views of the Atlantic coastline.

Museums & Galleries — Mapa

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Museum of Tomorrow

The Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Imperial Palace

The Paço Imperial, or Imperial Palace, previously known as the Royal Palace of Rio de Janeiro and Palace of the Viceroys, is a historic…

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Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

This stadium was specifically built for the carnival. It comes alive during the event but you can visit it anytime and see the small museum…

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Bank of Brasil Cultural Center

The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil is a cultural organization of the Bank of Brazil based in Brazil with centers in Belo Horizonte,…

Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Rio de Janeiro Art Museum

A wonderful place for those who love art. It is housed in two buildings - a modern one and a classic one which creates an interesting…

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Copacabana's Fort

Fort Copacabana is a military base at the south end of the beach that defines the district of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura

Dating back to 1880s, the imposing building houses a massive collection of books that every bookworm needs to see.

Julio Pinon / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Ruins Park

The Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruínas, or simply Parque das Ruínas, is a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins…

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Ilha Fiscal Castle

Ilha Fiscal, or Fiscal Island, is an island in Guanabara Bay, bordering the historic city center of Rio de Janeiro, in southeastern Brazil.

Halley Pacheco de Oliveira / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Duque de Caxias Fort

If you feel like taking a trip, hike up to this fortress for great views of the city, the sea and the Copacabana Beach.

Diego Baravelli / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Cidade das Artes

The Cidade das Artes is a cultural complex located in Barra da Tijuca in the Southwest Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which was originally…

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Aerospace Museum

Museu Aeroespacial is a national aviation museum located in the West Side of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the Administrative Region of…