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Museu da Republica vs Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR

Museu da Republica and Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR is preferred by most reviewers compared to Museu da Republica. Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR is ranked #9 in Rio de Janeiro with endorsements from 5 publications like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.

Museu da Republica
Museu da Republica
8 / 10
Rua do Catete 153, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This gorgeous baroque palace served as the official residence of Brazilian presidents from 1897 to 1960." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Museu da República, located in the Palácio do Catete , has been wonderfully restored." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Palácio do Catete (1857), the former presidential palace, served as the home to 18 successive heads of state." Full review
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The venue regularly hosts classical music concerts.
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
9 / 10
Praca Maua, downtown, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20090-060
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The 2013 opening of the Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) has provided a compelling reason for visitors to head to this part of town." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The National Museum of Fine Art has 16 000 works, making it one of the largest collections in the country." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The huge museum hosts wide-ranging exhibitions that focus on Rio in all its complexity – its people, landscapes, beauty, challenges and conflicts." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
" Just the architecture alone—which won best building in a worldwide competition upon opening—is worth the trip. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"At Rio's Museum of Modern Art you will find works by Picasso, Brancusi and Rodin alongside pieces by Jorge Barrão, Florian Reiss, Ernesto Neto and Felipe Barbosa." Full review
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