Arts & Culture in Centro

Teatro Firjan SESI Centro

Venue offering theatrical shows, music, art exhibitions & educational events for kids at low prices.

Espaço Cultural da Marinha

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

Paço Imperial

Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary-art exhibits & events.

Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.

Museu do Amanhã

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

Municipal Art Center Hélio Oiticica

CRAB Sebrae - Centro de Referência do Artesanato Brasileiro

Caixa Cultural

Casa Brasil

A Gentil Carioca

Founded by 3 artists, this contemporary gallery offers a wide range of cultural artwork & education.

Fundição Progresso

Museu Nacional de Belas Artes

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

Museu Sacro Franciscano

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

Centro Cultural Luiz Severiano Ribeiro

Box-office movies, new releases & festivals with local theaters, plus cafés, stores & art exhibits.

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)

Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

Centro Cultural Light

Exhibits on the history of electricity use, plus a theater, gift shop, bistro & art installations.

Museu Histórico Nacional

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