All Brazilian Museums

Brazil's most important art museum with European and Brazilian masterpieces housed in an iconic modernist building designed by Lina Bo Bardi.

A science museum focused on sustainable cities, ecological challenges, and technological innovation for the future, housed in a stunning Santiago Calatrava-designed building.

A contemporary art museum and botanical garden featuring works by Brazilian and international artists in a stunning natural setting spanning 140 hectares.

Brazil's oldest scientific institution, housing collections in natural history, anthropology, archaeology, and ethnography in a historic building.

A cultural institution housed in a medieval-style castle complex, featuring one of the world's largest collections of armory and decorative arts.

Known as the "Eye Museum" for its iconic architecture designed by Oscar Niemeyer, featuring contemporary art exhibitions in a stunning modernist building.

A museum dedicated to Brazil's indigenous peoples, showcasing their art, artifacts, and cultural traditions in a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer.

The oldest scientific institution in the Amazon region, focusing on natural history, anthropology, and archaeology of the Amazon rainforest.

One of Latin America's largest science museums, featuring over 700 interactive exhibits covering physics, biology, mathematics, and technology.

Founded by sociologist Gilberto Freyre, this museum showcases the cultural diversity and history of northeastern Brazil through artifacts and exhibitions.

Brazil's oldest art museum, housed in a beautifully renovated 19th-century building, featuring important collections of Brazilian art from the 1800s to present day.

Housed in the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II, this museum displays the imperial collection including furniture, art, and personal items from Brazil's monarchy period.