Rio De Janeiro Museums

Rio de Janeiro Brazil Museums - If during the day, you have soaked in enough rays to last you, you may want to spend the day wandering about a museum. Many museums are open from 10 or 11 to 5 or 6 (they may stay open later one night a week). Some museums are only open in the afternoon and also keep in mind that many are closed on Monday. Always check ahead or you’ll be missing out on the Carmen Miranda Museum, where you can view memorabilia, posters, music and costumes for free. Want to find out more, the tourist office will help you and also you can get the bilingual leaflet, Rio Guia from the Tourist board and This Month in Rio (Este Mes no Rio is also useful).

Museu da Chácara do Ceu
Rua Murtinho Nobre, 93, Santa Teresa
Phone: +55 21 22248524
Hours: Noon-5pm Wed-Sun
When you visit this museum, you will be able to browse about works created by great artists, such as Picasso, Debret, Dali, Braque, Degas, Matisse and Monet. An added feature: a beautiful, shaded, peaceful garden, which offers an extraordinary view of the city. Admission to this attraction is free.

Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Av. Rio Branco, 199, Centro
Phone: +55 21 22409869
Hours: 10am-6pm Tue-Fri; 2pm-6pm Sat-Sun
Inspired by the Louvre, this is considered the main fine arts museum within Rio. An interesting set of sculptures and samples of African art await your curious eyes.

Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf
Rua Cosme Velho, 561, Cosme Velho
Phone: +55 21 22058612
Hours: 10am-6pm Tue-Fri; noon-6pm Sat-Sun & bank holidays
If you’ve never had the chance to experience naïve art, this is the largest and most complete collection in the world. Guided tours are available in English, French, Spanish and Italian.

Museu da República
Rua do Catete, 153, Catete
Phone: +55 21 22856350
Hours: Noon-5pm Tue-Fri; 2pm-6pm Sat-Sun
When you visit this museum, you will set foot in the same place which served as home to Brazilian presidents from 1896 to 1954. When you choose to browse the permanent exhibition, you have the option of experiencing an audio tour, offered in English and Spanish.

Museu do Índio
Rua das Palmeiras, 55, Botafogo
Phone: +55 21 22868799
Hours: 10am-5pm Tue-Fri; 1pm-5pm Sat-Sun
Here you will find a collection displaying cooking utensils, tools, musical instruments, costumes, as well as religious artifacts representing past inhabitants of Rio. Don’t forget to check out the store in the museum which offers craft items for sale.

Museu Carmem Miranda
Avenida Rui Barbosa, 560, Parque do Flamengo
Phone: +55 21 25512597
Hours: 11am-5pm Mon-Fri; 1pm-5pm Sat-Sun
Come to this museum which is located at the very southern tip of Parque do Flamengo. Here you will be able to enjoy the sight of that infamous fruity headdress Carmen Miranda used to wear during performances. Come and experience paraphernalia dealing with the great performer, as well as exquisite costumes. Check out the gift shop to purchase some cool posters, postcards, T-shirts and music.