Always free
Museu de Arte Moderna
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
Free admission every day
Rating 4.6
Rio de Janeiro
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Museu da República
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Housed in the former presidential palace, the Museu da República offers visitors a glimpse into Brazil's political hi...
Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.8
Always free
Museu Parque das Ruínas
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.
Free admission every day
Rating 4.7
Always free
Museu Histórico
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
National history museum housed in a former military fort, with many artifacts on display.
Free admission every day
Rating 4.7
Always free
Paço Imperial
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary - art exhibits & events.
Free admission every day
Rating 4.7
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Always free
Museu do Bonsai
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nestled in Rio de Janeiro, this intimate museum celebrates the delicate art of bonsai, showcasing miniature trees tha...
Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 5.0
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Always free Wheelchair access
Museu da República
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Housed in the former presidential palace, the Museu da República offers visitors a glimpse into Brazil's political hi...
Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.8
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Always free
Museu do Bonsai
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nestled in Rio de Janeiro, this intimate museum celebrates the delicate art of bonsai, showcasing miniature trees tha...
Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 5.0
Always free
Museu de Arte Moderna
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
Free admission every day
Rating 4.6
Always free
Museu Parque das Ruínas
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.
Free admission every day
Rating 4.7
Always free
Museu Histórico
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
National history museum housed in a former military fort, with many artifacts on display.
Free admission every day
Rating 4.7
Always free
Museu da História e da Cultura Afro - Brasileira
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Museu da História e da Cultura Afro - Brasileira - MUHCAB
Free admission every day
Rating 4.9
Always free
Paço Imperial
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary - art exhibits & events.
Free admission every day
Rating 4.7