10 best museums in Rio de Janeiro
10 best museums in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is more than just beaches, brilliant nightlife, and samba. The Marvelous City has some of the best museums in all of South America and visitors can delve into the culture and heritage at a variety of venues.
The museums in Rio de Janeiro are culture epicenters displaying Brazil’s history and art. Whether it is history, art, or something a little off the beaten path, these 10 museums in Rio de Janeiro shouldn’t be missed.
Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art is a perfect place
to explore first on a cultural journey around Rio de Janeiro. The museum houses
Brazilian and international art displaying some of the best works in the entire
country. The museum was built in 1948 but unfortunately, a 1978 fire destroyed
around 90% of the gallery’s artwork. The collection has been rebuilt in the
last 40 years and is a fine example of modern art.
Museum of Tomorrow
The Museum of Tomorrow was only opened in 2015, but since then, it has become a must-see museum in Rio de Janeiro. The museum contains five main areas: Cosmos, Earth, Anthropocene, Tomorrow, and Us. Visitors can explore the five exhibition areas through experiments and experiences. Rather than focus on objects, the Museum of Tomorrow looks at sustainability for the future.
Museum of Telecommunications
Visitors explore the various ways people have communicated over the centuries at the Museum of Telecommunications. The museum has a variety of interactive exhibits allowing visitors to take part in the displays. Visitors are both spectators and actors at the museum.
Museum of the Indian
If you want to learn more about the indigenous peoples of Brazil, the Museum of the Indian is the perfect place to gain further knowledge. The museum is a very informative destination despite being small in size. Brazil once had an indigenous population that numbered in the millions; however, it is down to under 2,000 today. Museum exhibits show how the indigenous people impacted Brazilian culture and how it reflects on the modern country.
Images of the Unconscious Museum
The Images of the Unconscious Museum is one of the most unique in all of Brazil and one you may not find in many of the big-brand tourist books. The museum’s collection was produced by psychiatric patients who used art as therapy. The Images of the Unconscious Museum contains more than 350,000 pieces including sculptures, paintings, and theater works from thousands of mental health patients.
Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading
Part library, part book museum, the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading contains the largest number of books written in Portuguese outside of Portugal. The library was opened in 1887 and has a Gothic Renaissance architecture style. An estimated 6,000 book titles are added each year and the collection should reach around 400,000 soon.
National Museum of Fine Arts
The National Museum of Fine Arts contain some of the most important Brazilian artworks in the world. The museum is made up of around 20,000 pieces from paintings to sculptures to photographs. Many of the works come from the 1800s and give a glimpse into Brazil’s past.
Zeppelin Hangar at Santa Cruz Air Force
Base
The Zeppelin Hangar isn’t a traditional museum but is certainly one historic location not to miss. The airship hangar once housed German Zeppelins and is one of the best-maintained in the world. It is part of the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institutes and is considered one of Santa Cruz’s seven historic district wonders.
Museum of the Republic
The Museum of the Republic is a significant
gallery that teaches visitors about Brazil’s political past. The museum is home
to documentary films and art that inform people of the volatility and success
of the country’s past. The building the museum is housed in was previously used
as the government house from 1897 to 1960.
Museum of Folklore
Visitors do not often seek out the Museum of Folklore, however, that is a mistake. The museum has a large collection of religious works, Candomblé costumes, ceramics, and artworks inside. The Candomblé costumes are used in or have been previously used in religious festival and history buffs can learn more about Brazil’s connection to religion. Many of the works originating from the northeast of Brazil. The museum was opened in 1968 and contains around 1,400 permanent items.
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