Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Museums in Rio de Janeiro

16 places, ranked by traveler reviews. The museums in Rio de Janeiro travelers actually rate, art, history and everything odd in between.

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National Museum of Brazil

10,121 reviews

Brazil's oldest scientific institution, housed in a former imperial palace, tragically damaged by a 2018 fire but still a symbol of national heritage.

Museum4.7

Museum of Tomorrow

8,691 reviews

A futuristic science museum in Rio de Janeiro, exploring sustainability and the planet's future through interactive exhibits and striking architecture.

Museum4.7

Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (Rio de Janeiro)

8,691 reviews

A restored 1906 Beaux-Arts building hosting rotating art exhibitions and a theater in Rio's historic center.

Museum4.7

National Historical Museum (Brazil)

8,691 reviews

A vast museum with over 300,000 artifacts tracing Brazilian history from colonialism to the republic.

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Museum4.5

Museu Nacional De Belas Artes

962 reviews · Zona Central (Central Region)

Rio de Janeiro's national fine arts museum, housed in a neoclassical building, showcasing Brazilian and international art from the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Museum4.5

Museu Chacara do Ceu

226 reviews · Zona Sul (South Zone)

A museum in Rio de Janeiro's Zona Sul housing an exquisite collection of modern and contemporary art in a charming villa setting.

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Carmen Miranda Museum

55 reviews · Zona Sul (South Zone)

Small museum in Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, dedicated to the life and career of Brazilian-Portuguese singer and actress Carmen Miranda.

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Museum4.5

Cocuruto - Museum of the Tram

52 reviews · Botafogo

A charming museum dedicated to Rio's historic trams, housed in a former power station with vintage vehicles on display.

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Shopping Cidade Copacabana

42 reviews · Zona Sul (South Zone)

A shopping center in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, offering a mix of stores, services, and a food court.

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Museum4.5

Amsterdam Sauer Museum

41 reviews · Ipanema

A private museum in Ipanema showcasing a stunning collection of gemstones and minerals from Brazil and around the world.

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Museum4.5

Museu de Historia dos Bombeiros

32 reviews · Zona Central (Central Region)

Discover the history of firefighting in Rio de Janeiro at this museum housed in a historic building near the Central Station.

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Museum4.5

FLA Experience

28 reviews · Zona Sul (South Zone)

Interactive museum in Rio's South Zone showcasing the history and culture of the Portuguese language through immersive exhibits and technology.

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Museum4.5

Museu Historico da Fortaleza de Sao Joao

27 reviews · Urca

A historic fort museum in Rio's Urca neighborhood offering panoramic views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.

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Museu do Meio Ambiente

24 reviews · Jardim Botanico

A museum in Rio's Jardim Botânico dedicated to environmental education, set within the lush Botanical Garden.

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Museu Casa Dos Piloes

22 reviews · Jardim Botanico

A museum in Rio's Jardim Botanico neighborhood, showcasing the history of a traditional pharmacy and local culture.

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Museum4.5

Espaco Tom Jobim

16 reviews · Jardim Botanico

A museum in Rio's Jardim Botânico district dedicated to Brazilian composer Tom Jobim, set in a charming house with gardens.