Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Avenida Rio Branco, 199, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20040-008Map
+55 21 2240 0068
email: administracao@mnba.gov.br
Neighborhood: Centre
Overview
Built in 1908, inspired by the Louvre, it is the main fine arts museum in Rio. The Brazilian collection is organized in chronological order in the main gallery, and shows the evolution of fine arts in Brazil from the 19th Century to this date. Famous names such as Candido Portinari, Taunay, Pedro Américo and Victor Meirelles are represented here through some of their most significant works. In the other galleries, the work of contemporary and foreign artists is exhibited, along with an interesting set of sculptures and samples of African art.
- Open Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM, Saturday from 01:00 PM to 06:00 PM
- Type:
Arts & Museums
- Credit Cards Accepted: mastercard, visa
- Nearest Train: Cinelândia
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