Overview

Originally a fort and ammunition depot, the National History Museum today houses permanent and temporary exhibitions marking the social and economic history of Brazil. Highlights include an extensive numismatic collection, a sacred art exhibit of shrines and paintings, and an exhibit devoted to carriages and transportation.

4.5

800 reviews

Excellent61%
Very good31%
Average6%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“slave trade” (5 reviews)

“permanent exhibition” (4 reviews)

“interesting exhibits” (3 reviews)

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Hours

Hours Today: 14:00 - 18:00

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

LOCATION

Praca Marechal Ancora, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20021-200, Brazil

Centro

CONTACT

Website

+55 21 3299 0311

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RashidIsaRishi

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

696

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Museu Nacional Historico RioDeJaneiro

A fantastic Musuem - free to visit on Sunday with lots of historical artefacts shown in a well displayed manner. Lovely to visit - pics will tell the story pity that we can upload only ten pics

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Hello! We appreciate the evaluation of the Museu Histórico Nacional, which greatly encourages us to continue the mission of preserving and disseminating the memory and history of Brazil. Come back soon! Best regards Museu Histórico Nacional

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mopogra

Clarklake, Michigan

141100

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A hidden gem we had almost to ourselves

I honestly don't know why this museum isn't busier. The admission is cheap and the quality of the exhibits is phenomenal. Almost everything here is in Portuguese as well as English so it was such a great place for us to learn about the history...More

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Hello! We appreciate the evaluation of the Museu Histórico Nacional, which greatly encourages us to continue the mission of preserving and disseminating the memory and history of Brazil. Come back soon! Best regards Museu Histórico Nacional

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142

Reviewed 16 March 2018 via mobile

The best museum in Rio

History museum is so amazing, I was astonished. Got to know so much about history of Brazil, it was a story told by this museum with the very best images and artefacts. One of the best museums - no questions.

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Trudy M

San Diego, California

407

Reviewed 7 March 2018 via mobile

Fabulous exhibits to tell Brazil’s story

We always like to learn about history, people and culture when we visit a country so the National Museums of History are among our favorites. Rio’s National History Museum has captured the story of Brazil with carefully presented exhibits. The descriptions are in Portuguese and...More

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Hello! We appreciate the evaluation of the Museu Histórico Nacional, which greatly encourages us to continue the mission of preserving and disseminating the memory and history of Brazil. Come back soon! Best regards Museu Histórico Nacional

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LynPppp

Aylesbury, United Kingdom

1914

Reviewed 5 March 2018

Extremely well ser out and great place to have lunch.

A very comprehensive tour of the history of Brazil. Spacious with interesting exhibits in every room. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in history. Also, make sure you leave time for lunch! Very good set menu for less than £10 plus drinks in a...More

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Hello! We appreciate the evaluation of the Museu Histórico Nacional, which greatly encourages us to continue the mission of preserving and disseminating the memory and history of Brazil. Come back soon! Best regards Museu Histórico Nacional

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CraigLO_11

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

679

Reviewed 4 March 2018

Best Museum in Rio

This museum will have something of interest for all, but especially for those with interest in history. A great walk through Brazil's history from precolonial times to present with many artifacts. Interesting artifacts and displays on everything from indigenous peoples, slave trade, independence, art, etc....More

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Hello! We appreciate the evaluation of the Museu Histórico Nacional, which greatly encourages us to continue the mission of preserving and disseminating the memory and history of Brazil. Come back soon! Best regards Museu Histórico Nacional

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lexie m

Carlisle, United Kingdom

2810

Reviewed 14 February 2018 via mobile

Good way to spend a couple of hours

A really interesting set of exhibits that explain the history and development of Brazil as well as helping to explain some of the current culture. Very cheap to get in (10Rs each) and most of the exhibits are explained really well in both Portuguese and...More

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Hello! We appreciate the evaluation of the Museu Histórico Nacional, which greatly encourages us to continue the mission of preserving and disseminating the memory and history of Brazil. Come back soon! Best regards Museu Histórico Nacional

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Steven D

Baltimore, Maryland

9357

Reviewed 7 February 2018 via mobile

Good summary of Brazilian History, free on Sundays

I throughly enjoyed my visit to the Museu Histórico National. I really appreciated that almost all of the display information was provided in English. The permanent exhibition gives a very good overview of the history of Brazil. Admission is R$ 10, with half price admission...More

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Hello! We appreciate the evaluation of the Museu Histórico Nacional, which greatly encourages us to continue the mission of preserving and disseminating the memory and history of Brazil. Come back soon! Best regards Museu Histórico Nacional

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Kaaskop61

Stockholm, Sweden

5523

Reviewed 15 November 2017

Brazil in a nutshell

We decided to visit this museum, going against all the suggestions like the Museum of Tomorrow or the Modern Museum. Wanted to get a basic feel for how Brazil came about, saving the others for possible future visits. Entrance only rs 10 per person, it...More

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Hello! We appreciate the evaluation of the Museu Histórico Nacional, which greatly encourages us to continue the mission of preserving and disseminating the memory and history of Brazil. Come back soon! Best regards Museu Histórico Nacional

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James C

2710

Reviewed 13 November 2017 via mobile

Good survey of Brazilian history

English speaking tourists will appreciate that the exhibits have English blurbs alongside Portuguese. The museum is spacious and there are not so many artifacts crammed into a room that one can’t concentrate. Our grandkids enjoyed the cannons, royal carriages and weapons. The exhibits are arranged...More

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Hello! We appreciate the evaluation of the Museu Histórico Nacional, which greatly encourages us to continue the mission of preserving and disseminating the memory and history of Brazil. Come back soon! Best regards Museu Histórico Nacional

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