José Bonifácio Cultural Center
After restoration, the 19th-century building reopened as the José Boniface Cultural Center, in order to preserve the Afro-Brazilian culture in the country.
The centennial palace was founded in 1877 by D. Pedro II and hosted the first public school in Latin America. Deactivated in 1977, it gave way to the Municipal Popular Library of the Gamboa. In 1986, after restoration, the building reopened as Cultural Center José Bonifácio, in order to preserve the Afro-Brazilian culture in the country through the initiative to encourage studies, valuation and dissemination.
Restored through the Porto Maravilha project, its location is in the region known as “Little Africa”, where archaeological sites are found and makes the José Boniface Cultural Center part of the Historical and Archaeological Circuit of the celebration of African Heritage.
Attention! Before visiting the site, visit the official website and/or social networks of the tourist attraction to check times and box office.
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Details
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- Website: http://guiaculturalcentrodorio.com.br/centro-cultural-jose-bonifacio/
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–18:00 |
Accessibility
The venue has not reported accessibility features yet.
Opening times and conditions may change — please confirm with the venue.
Where it is
Rua Pedro Ernesto, 80 — Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20220-350
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