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Museu Histórico Nacional
CultureVisit: ~90 min
Museum founded in 1922 in the colonial complex of the former Fortress of Santiago and the Casa do Trem, next to Praça Marechal Âncora, facing Guanabara Bay. It traces the history of Brazil from colonial times with weapons, carriages, furniture, coins, documents and objects of the court. The building, of 18th-century military origin, is part of the appeal of the visit.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Museu Histórico Nacional: 2 missions
- Walk through the rooms on Brazil's colonial historyFollow the chronological route and choose an object from the colony or the empire to look at in detail.
- Stroll through the museum's cannon courtyardWalk around the courtyard with the artillery pieces and notice the colonial military architecture of the complex.
Near Museu Histórico Nacional
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes713 m awayTheatro Municipal803 m awayCinelândia852 m awayOrla Conde (Olympic Boulevard)911 m awayConfeitaria Colombo965 m awayIgreja da Candelária1.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Museu Histórico Nacional?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Museu Histórico Nacional?
Walk through the rooms on Brazil's colonial history and Stroll through the museum's cannon courtyard.
What is there to see near Museu Histórico Nacional?
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes (713 m), Theatro Municipal (803 m) and Cinelândia (852 m).
Source: Wikipedia