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Museums in Centro, Catete, Flamengo, Botafogo, Copacabana, Santa Teresa, Jardim Botânico and Barra da Tijuca. Each listing includes the address, contact details, the hours published by the institution when available, and official links to confirm tickets.
Places and addresses
- Museu do Pontal
How to get there · Museu do Pontal: visitor information
Brazilian folk art, galleries and gardens at the new site; free admission.
Avenida Célia Ribeiro da Silva Mendes, s/n, junto al condominio Alphaville · Barra da Tijuca - Museu Casa de Rui Barbosa
How to get there · Fundação Casa de Rui Barbosa: the museum
Rui Barbosa's house museum with historic rooms, collections and a garden.
Rua São Clemente, 134 · Botafogo - Museu da República
How to get there · Ibram: Museu da República
Former presidential palace with historic rooms, art and a public garden.
Rua do Catete, 153 · Catete - Museu de Folclore Edison Carneiro
How to get there · Iphan: Centro Nacional de Folclore e Cultura Popular
Brazilian popular culture: crafts, photography and folk art.
Rua do Catete, 179 · Catete - Museu Histórico Nacional
How to get there · Ibram: Museu Histórico Nacional
National history museum in colonial buildings, partially open, free admission.
Praça Marechal Âncora, s/n · Centro - Museu Naval
How to get there · Brazilian Navy: Museu Naval
Navy museum with ship models, documents and art near Praça XV.
Rua Dom Manuel, 15 · Centro - Museu do Amanhã
How to get there · Museu do Amanhã: getting there
Science museum on Praça Mauá about present and future challenges.
Praça Mauá, 1 · Centro - MIS Copacabana
How to get there · RJ Culture Department: MIS Copacabana opening
The MIS's new beachfront home, partially open with visits by reservation.
Avenida Atlântica, 3432 · Copacabana - Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana
How to get there · Visite Museus: museum listing
Military history museum at Fort Copacabana, with the fortification and seaside cannons.
Praça Coronel Eugênio Franco, 1 (Posto 6) · Copacabana - Museu Carmen Miranda
How to get there · FUNARJ: museum page
Carmen Miranda's costumes, photos and objects in Parque do Flamengo.
Avenida Rui Barbosa, s/n, Parque do Flamengo (frente al número 560) · Flamengo - Museu do Jardim Botânico
How to get there · Jardim Botânico do Rio: museum opening info
Museum of Brazilian flora with free admission; closed on Wednesdays.
Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008 · Jardim Botânico - Forte Duque de Caxias
How to get there · Riotur: Forte Duque de Caxias page
Historic fort on Morro do Leme with a museum and coastal lookouts.
Praça Almirante Júlio de Noronha, s/n · Leme - Museu da Chácara do Céu
How to get there · Ibram: official museum listing
Museus Castro Maya museum with the heritage left by Raymundo de Castro Maya.
Rua Murtinho Nobre, 93 · Santa Teresa - Fortaleza de São João
How to get there · Brazilian Army: service charter (PDF)
Historic military complex with museums and fortifications in Urca; visits by appointment.
Avenida João Luiz Alves, s/n (Fortaleza de São João) · Urca
How to plan your visit?
Many museums close one day a week, and some publish free-admission days or required reservations: check each museum's official website before you go.
For a curated selection, see the guide to Rio's museums.
Before you go
Directory reviewed on October 12, 2026, with basic details checked against official and venue sources. Each place includes the address, contact details and links to check current information. This selection is not a ranking.