What it offers
Military history museum inside Fort Copacabana. Its exhibitions cover periods of Brazilian history, and the visit includes the fortification and its seaside cannons.
Where it is
Praça Coronel Eugênio Franco, 1 (Posto 6) · Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
How to get there
Destination: Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana · Praça Coronel Eugênio Franco, 1 (Posto 6), Copacabana.
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Recorded opening hours
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Basic details checked against official and venue sources on October 3, 2026. Hours, services and availability may change: confirm current details with the venue.
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Official and venue sources
- Visite Museus: museum listing
- MuseusBr: museum registry
- Riotur: visitor listing
- Visite Museus: 2026 Museum Week activity
- Brazilian Army: museum website
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