Top Things to do in Petropolis
Things to do in Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ): The Best Specialty Museums
Petropolis is the closest mountain resort to Rio, and a favorite getaway destination with cariocas. The Imperial Museum houses some of the most important objects in Brazilian history. Petropolis offers plenty in the way of ecotourism and adventure opportunities as well as rich historic architecture and cooler weather.
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1. Handicraft Museum of the State of Rio de Janeiro
2. Gallery 275
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
3. Museu de Porcelana de Petropolis
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5.0 based on 174 reviews
More than 1400 handmade porcelain animals during the 19th and 20th centuries, divided into 11 rooms by the Museum. This is the only museum in the Americas to bring together such a collection.
4. Imperial Museum
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4.5 based on 8,179 reviews
The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis, Brazil, is one of the most attractive cultural points of interest near Rio de Janeiro. Located in the town's historic center, the museum was once Emperor Pedro II's favorite residence. Today, it is one of the most visited museums in Brazil, with the annual average of 300.000 visitors. The exhibitions tell the Brazilian Empire history through furniture, objects, paintings, sculptures and other historic and artistic pieces that belonged to the imperial family or other people from the 19th century.
Reviewed By 251wesleyc - Tucson, United States
In 1845, Dom Pedro I declared Petropolis his summer home. The Imperial Palace was completed in 1864. The neo-classical pink and white building is very beautiful and was used as a royal summer home until Independence in 1889. It was then used as a school and became a state museum in 1943. It houses 300,000 artifacts from the royal reign including the Imperial Crown Jewels. Unfortunately, no photos are allowed inside the museum. I really enjoyed my visit -- it is a very worthwhile day trip from Rio.
5. Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
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4.5 based on 4,139 reviews
This museum, in the former summer residence of Alberto Santos Dumont, father of Brazilian aviation, is devoted to his life and career.
Reviewed By wfaria
Nice museum to learn a bit about Santos Dumont and a bit of the aeronautical history. The full ticket costs 8 reals.
6. Casa Stefan Zweig
7. Rio Negro Palace Museum
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4.0 based on 668 reviews
8. Casa do Colono Museum
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4.0 based on 176 reviews
9. Museum of the House of Presidents of the Republic
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4.0 based on 121 reviews
