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Things to do in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ): The Best Art Museums
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1. Casa da Tia Ciata
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Casa da Tia Ciata is a cultural space to keep alive the memory of the samba Matriarch. A permanent exhibition about the samba veteran is the main attraction of the space. ” Visitation Tuesday and Thursday, from 14h to 17h. Friday, from 2 pm to 6:30 pm. Hilária Batista de Almeida, known as Tia Ciata, is one of the most influential figures in the black culture of Rio de Janeiro at the beginning of the 20th century. In his house, several cultural, artistic and religious expressions of black culture, pursued at the time, found a space of freedom and expression.
2. Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
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4.5 based on 8,635 reviews
The CCBB is a cultural center that consists of exhibition rooms, three theaters, a library, cinema, and a video room. It is housed in an art deco style building located in what used to be the financial district of Rio de Janeiro.
Reviewed By JodoRio
Amazing neoclassic building, great exhibitions, theater, cinema, nice facilities and a wonderful library on the fifth floor.This is a very important and complete cultural center.There is a small café and a book store.
3. Correios Cultural Centre
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
Tue-Sun 12pm-7pm
4. Museu Historico e Diplomatico do Itamaraty
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
The Itamaraty Historical and Diplomatic Museum was created by Decree No. 38 312 - of 15 December 1955. The Itamaraty Palace, also known as the "Palacete-Cor-de-Rosa", is a jewel of Brazilian neoclassical civil architecture. Former residence of the Itamaraty Family, the Palace was the first seat of the Provisional Government and later became the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. And between the years 1902 and 1912 it became the residence of the Chancellor Baron of Rio Branco. Due to the pandemic of Covid-19, the museum will be closed from March 17th until March 30th. After this date, we will evaluate the situation.
5. Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro Religious Arts Museum
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4.0 based on 65 reviews
Wed-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm
