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Museu da Republica vs Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro

Both Museu da Republica and Museum of Modern Art are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Museum of Modern Art scores marginally better than Museu da Republica. Museum of Modern Art ranks #14 in Rio de Janeiro with approval from 4 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

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 Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
8 / 10
Av. Infante Dom Henrique 85, Parque do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A great place to take the pulse of the vibrant Brazilian fine-arts scene, the Museum of Modern Art occupies a striking concrete-and-glass modernist building." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Located in the waterfront Flamengo park, the MAM is a long, rectangular building lofted off the ground by an arcade of concrete struts." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the northern end of Parque do Flamengo, the Museu de Arte Moderna (MAM) is immediately recognizable by the striking postmodern edifice designed by Alfonso Eduardo Reidy." 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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The wonderful location of the museum... enhances the visit.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of Brazil's most important cultural institutions...the museum has been at the forefront of artist expirimentation through the years and many of their exhibitions explore the country's history." Full review
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