The 19th-century Neoclassical palace that was the presidential seat until 1960; it saw key events of Brazilian history, including the suicide of Getúlio Vargas in 1954. Its garden is open daily as a public park.
- Address
- Rua do Catete 153, Catete
- Hours
- Museum Wed-Sun 11:00-17:00; garden daily 08:00-18:00 (Ibram)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free (Ibram)
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Free; museum Wednesday to Sunday 11:00-17:00, garden daily 08:00-18:00.
- The Getúlio Vargas memorial and the Folklore Museum are a short walk away.