Oswaldo Cruz's Alhambra-inspired 'castle' of public health, built 1905-1918 on a hill above Avenida Brasil, with geometric tiles, mosaics and ironwork, and a free science museum around it.
- Address
- Av. Brasil 4365, Manguinhos
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 09:00-16:30; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun-Mon (official site)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free (official site)
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Free; Tuesday to Friday 09:00-16:30, Saturday 10:00-16:00.
- Plan your visit on the museum site; the campus is in Manguinhos, by Avenida Brasil.