Things to do in Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ): The Best Specialty Museums

March 4, 2022 Misti Hsu

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

Rua Coronel Veiga 1734, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25655-158 Brazil +55 24 3111 4944 http://www.museudoartesanatorj.com.br
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Handicraft Museum of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Museum Of Art And Craft State Of Rio De Janeiro.

Rua Candido Portinari 275 Mosela, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25675-130 Brazil +55 24 22358512 [email protected] http://Gallery275.com.br
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Gallery 275

3. Museu de Porcelana de Petropolis

Rua Barao de Amazonas 88 Next to Museu Casa Santos Dumont, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-070 Brazil +55 24 2245-2876 [email protected] http://www.museudeporcelana.com.br
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5.0 based on 174 reviews

Museu de Porcelana de Petropolis

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

Rua da Imperatriz 220 Centro, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25610-320 Brazil (21) 3030-7200 [email protected] http://guides.hurb.com/museu-imperial-petropolis-rj/?cmp=55498
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4.5 based on 8,179 reviews

Imperial Museum

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

Rua do Encanto, 22 _ Centro Próximo ao Relógio das Flores, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-081 Brazil +55 21 3030-7200 [email protected] http://guides.hurb.com/museu-casa-de-santos-dumont-petropolis-rj/?cmp=55498
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4.5 based on 4,139 reviews

Museu Casa de Santos Dumont

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

Rua Goncalves Dias 34, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25655-122 Brazil 24-2245-4316 http://www.casastefanzweig.com.br/
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Casa Stefan Zweig

7. Rio Negro Palace Museum

Avenida Koeller 255, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25688-900 Brazil +55 24 22462378 [email protected]
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4.0 based on 668 reviews

Rio Negro Palace Museum

8. Casa do Colono Museum

Rua Cristovao Colombo 1034 Castelânea, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25640-322 Brazil +55 24 2247 3715 http://www.petropolis.rj.gov.br/fct/index.php/turismo/atrativos-turisticos/94-centro-historico-aberto-a-visitacao/89-museu-casa-do-colono.html
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Casa do Colono Museum

9. Museum of the House of Presidents of the Republic

Avenida Koeller 255 Centro, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-060 Brazil 552422462423 [email protected]
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Museum of the House of Presidents of the Republic

10. Museu da FEB

Avenida Koeller 255 Centro, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-060 Brazil (24) 2243-6259 http://mapadecultura.rj.gov.br/manchete/museu-da-feb
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Museu da FEB

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