10 Must-Visit Museums In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is famous for its sun, sea and samba, but its rich cultural underbelly is not something to miss. Rio’s museum scene showcases incredible tradition and exciting contemporary talent through a wide range of exhibition spaces. Take some time for a little indoor culture with these ten must-visit local museums.
Museum of Tomorrow (Museu de Amanhã)
Ever since its establishment, the Museum of Tomorrow has quickly become one of the city’s go-to attractions. Characterized by a rather arresting organic building with an elongated roof jutting out over Praca Maua, this science museum focuses on sustainability through ideas rather than objects. The main exhibition space is largely digital, and leads visitors down a hall that explores our origins and potential futures. One of Rio’s most enlightening museums, the Museu de Amanhã comes highly recommended.
Museum of Modern Art (Museu de Arte Moderna)
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Museum of the Indian (Museu do Indio)
The Museum of the Indian is small but informative, allowing visitors to explore the various indigenous cultures throughout Brazil. This museum explores how aspects of the modern culture have developed from the indigenous societies and how their customs are reflected in contemporary life, making it a revealing exhibition into Brazil’s society and culture.
Museum of Telecommunications (Museu das Telecomunicações)
The Museum of Telecommunications explores the various ways of human communications through digital exhibitions, images and interactive displays. Over several floors, it unfolds communications of the past, present and dabbles in the future possibilities. Given the museum’s small size, visitors can see and do everything within a short time; however, the hands-on approach of the displays and an upstairs cafe makes it a fun way to spend an hour or two.
Museum of Telecommunications, Oi Futuro, Rua Dois de Dezembro, 63, Flamengo, RJ, Brazil, +55 (21) 3131 3060
National Museum of Fine Arts (Museu Nacional de Belas Artes)
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Museum of Contemporary Art in Niteroi (Museu de arte contemporânea de Niteroi MAC)
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National History Museum (Museu Historico Nacional)
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Museum of Art (Museu de Arte do Rio MAR)
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Museum of the Republic (Museu da Republica)
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Museum of the Universe (Museu do Universo)
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