Museu Nacional De Belas Artes

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Top 1% of attractions in Rio de Janeiro
8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“Works by Brazil's leading 19th- and 20th-century artists fill the space at the National Museum of Fine Arts.”

– Fodor's

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Rio's fine arts museum houses more than 18,000 original paintings and sculptures, some of which date back to works brought over from Portugal by Dom João VI in 1808." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The National Museum of Fine Art has 18 000 pieces, making it the largest collection in the country." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Set in the former Arts Academy, the Fine Arts Museum is in a beautiful neoclassical building right on Rio Branco in downtown Rio, across from the stunning Teatro Municipal" Full review