Created in 1922 for the centenary of independence, in a colonial complex of the Casa do Trem, the War Arsenal and the remains of the Santiago fort; its 300,000 items run from armour and carriages to imperial portraits.
- Address
- Praça Marechal Âncora, s/n, Centro
- Hours
- Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:00), partly open; closed Mon-Tue (Ibram)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free (Ibram, 2026)
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Partly open Wednesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:00); some rooms are under works.
- Free entry.