A 19th-century mansion inside the Parque da Cidade in Gávea, opened as a museum in 1934, telling Rio's story through about 24,000 prints, watercolours and objects; the surrounding Parque da Cidade has palms, a lake and Atlantic forest.
- Address
- Estrada Santa Marinha, s/n, Gávea
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free (Cultura Rio programme, June 2026)
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Free exhibitions; the 'Estranhamento' show opened in June 2026 (Cultura Rio).
- Make it a picnic: the park was a private estate donated to the city in 1939.