Museums to visit in Rio de Janeiro

Rio Art Museum

The Rio Art Museum (MAR), inaugurated in 2013, is located in Praça Mauá in Rio de Janeiro. Housed in two historic buildings connected by an iconic roof, MAR promotes exhibitions that explore the city's art, culture and history. It also houses the Escola do Olhar, an educational center dedicated to artistic and pedagogical practices, reinforcing its role as a space for reflection and celebration of Rio's cultural diversity.

Opening times and tickets - Tuesday to Sunday

Ticket sales at the box office and/or totems: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where to buy: Self-service totems on the pilotis of the Museu Arte do Rio or online. Buy here: https://museudeartedorio.byinti.com/#/

Visiting the exhibition pavilion: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.)

Ticket price - Full price: R$ 20,00 Half price: R$ 10,00

Admission is free on Tuesdays.

Payment methods: Credit or debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Museum of Tomorrow

The Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro, is a science museum focused on exploring the changes of the present and the possible futures of humanity. With an interactive and reflective approach, it promotes questions about sustainability, coexistence and the impact of human actions on the planet. It seeks to broaden knowledge and inspire new ways of thinking and acting.

Managed by the Institute for Development and Management (IDG), the museum is the result of a partnership between Rio City Hall, the Roberto Marinho Foundation and sponsors.

Opening times and tickets - Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm), including public holidays.

Address: Praça Mauá, 1 - Centro. Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Zip code: 20081-240

The nearest parking lot is Estapar, located at Avenida Rio Branco, 1.

Buy tickets online via sympla or at the box office, with limited entry per hour.

Full price: R$ 30 and Half price: R$ 15.

Pick up your ticket online: https://site.bileto.sympla.com.br/museudoamanha/

The nearest metro station is Uruguaiana. The VLT station is Parada dos Museus.

Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro

The Museum of Modern Art of Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio), founded in 1948, is a cultural landmark located in Flamengo Park. With modernist architecture

the MAM promotes modern and contemporary art through exhibitions, debates and educational programs. It also houses the MAM Cinematheque, an important center for film preservation.

Visitors can pay the suggested fee, contribute another amount or enter for free. Spontaneous collaboration supports the realization of the museum's projects. The ticket gives access to all the museum's exhibitions.

Full price (Adults): R$ 20

Half price (60+, students and children): R$10.

You can contribute other amounts such as R$5, R$50 or R$80.

Pick up your ticket at: https://mamrio.byinti.com/#/ticket/

Opening hours: Wednesdays to Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85 - Parque do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-140

MAM Rio has exclusive visiting hours for people with intellectual disabilities, autistic people or those with some kind of hypersensitivity to visual or sound stimuli. Every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., including public holidays: access to the museum's exhibitions closes at 5:30 p.m.

Museum of the Republic - Catete Palace

The Museum of the Republic, located in the Catete Palace in Rio de Janeiro, is a historical and cultural landmark dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of heritage related to Brazil's republican history. The institution combines permanent and temporary exhibitions that recount important moments in the Brazilian Republic, including artifacts, documents and photographs that illustrate the country's political and social transformations.

The building, a former presidential residence, also offers a rich archival and bibliographic collection, including collections such as Canudos and Nilo Peçanha. The museum runs educational and cultural activities, promoting dialogue about history and democratic values. It also has historic gardens, a library and a living space for visitors.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm.
Weekends and public holidays from 11am to 5pm.
Admission is free for all.
The historic garden of the Museum of the Republic is open DAILY from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and admission is free.

Location: Rua do Catete,153, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22220-000

Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (CCBB)

The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) Rio de Janeiro was inaugurated on October 12, 1989, marking the beginning of Banco do Brasil's cultural investment.

With more than 30 years of existence, the CCBB is one of the most important cultural centers in Brazil, offering a diverse and accessible program, including exhibitions, theater, cinema, music, dance and visual arts. It has welcomed more than 58 million visitors and is internationally renowned, projecting Rio onto the global cultural scene. The building preserves neoclassical, art nouveau and art deco architectural elements, while housing a library, exhibition spaces and the Banco do Brasil Museum.

Address: R. Primeiro de Março, 66 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20010-000

Opening hours: Closed on Tuesdays; Wednesday to Monday, from 9am to 8pm.