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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
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Museu da República
Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: Medium Sources: Google
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- Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Website
- Visit site
- Address
- R. do Catete, 153 - Catete, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22220 - 000, Brazil
About this museum
Housed in the former presidential palace, the Museu da República offers visitors a glimpse into Brazil's political history through its elegant rooms and preserved architectural details. The museum's lush surrounding gardens provide a tranquil setting for exploring exhibits about national governance and democratic transitions. Visitors can enjoy free entry while wandering through this historic Rio de Janeiro landmark that captures the nuanced story of Brazilian presidential leadership.
Admission and verification
Free admission every day. We combine official or place-listing data with public cultural datasets when available, then flag pages that may need a fresh check before you travel.
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Visit notes
- Free admission every day
- Today: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM -
- Allow 2-3 hours
- Verified Oct 5, 2025
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Confirm admission
Free admission every day; confirm with the museum or map listing if plans are time-sensitive.
Check hours
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM -
Plan the route
R. do Catete, 153 - Catete, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22220 - 000, Brazil
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is reported for this venue.
Listing quality
- 2 public sources linked
- Official website available
- Map listing available
- Photo preview available
- 4.8 rating from 18,633 reviews
Opening hours
| 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 |
Location
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City guide
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