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Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro vs Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro

Both Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro and Museum of Modern Art are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro scores significantly better than Museum of Modern Art. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro scores 89 with endorsements from 6 sources like Fodor's, Frommer's and The Telegraph.

Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
8 / 10
Praca Marechal Floriano S/N, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-050
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Fodor's Fodor's
"If you visit one place in Centro, make it the Municipal Theater, modeled after the Paris Opera House and opened in 1909." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built in 1905 in the style of the Paris Opera, the magnificent Municipal Theater is the home of Rio's opera, orchestra and ballet." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Brazil's prime venue for the performing arts, the elegant Parisian-style Teatro Municipal stages everything." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Inspired by the Paris Opéra, the Theatro has golden statues on the roof, stained glass, mosaics, neoclassical columns, and elegant balconies. " Full review
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Places are limited so make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Theatro Municipal reminds you of Paris' Opera Garnier. The architects took inspiration from the French opera house." Full review
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Take the guided tour that acquaints you with the remarkable decor
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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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