Museums in Rio de Janeiro

Museu Nacional de Belas Artes

Fine-arts museum showcasing major national & international works, plus a sculpture gallery.

Copacabana Fort (Army History Museum and Copacabana Fort)

Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.

Oi Futuro Flamengo

Contemporary space combining technology exhibits, cultural events & a popular cafe on the top floor.

Museu do Amanhã

Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

Museu do Jardim Botânico

In the Botanical Gardens, this museum features exhibits on environmental & sustainability issues.

Benjamin Constant House Museum

Museu Carmen Miranda

Sprawling public green space along the bay offering art museums, sports facilities & live events.

Espaço Cultural da Marinha

History of navigation at a museum with boat trips, a submarine & a discovery ship replica.

Cúpula dos Canhões

Espaço Ciência Viva

Museu Sacro Franciscano

Colonial-era church with extensive & ornate 18th-century gilded carvings throughout the interior.

Museu Histórico Nacional

National history museum housed in a former military fort, with many artifacts on display.

Museu da Chácara do Céu

European & Brazilian art in the former residence of a Rio businessman, with gardens & city views.