Experts' Choice Award Museu Chacara do Ceu
What the experts agree on
Hidden in Santa Teresa's lush hills, this modernist mansion showcases a thoughtfully curated collection of modern and Brazilian art in intimate galleries, with particular strength in engravings and lesser-known national artists.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The former mansion of art patron and industrialist Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya contains a small but diversified collection of modern art." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Raimundo de Castro Maya (1894-1968) lived in this house... and throughout his life here built up a collection of works by the world's greatest artists." Full review
The Telegraph "Regular exhibitions shine a light on lesser-known national artists, invariably throwing up gems in the process and with a particular emphasis on engraving." Full review
Frommer's "This little art sanctuary in a modernist house in the hills of Santa Teresa sits in lush gardens designed by landscape architect Burle Marx" Full review
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Rua Murtinho Nobre, 93, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
