Museum of the Republic
The Palace of the Catete, seat of the Presidency of the Republic from 1897 to 1960 and stage of the performance of eighteen presidents.
The Museum of the Republic is housed in the former New Fribourg Palace, the current Palace of the Catete, built between 1858 and 1867. Visitors can visit the palace gardens that are 250 meters long and also have an artificial lake, three rustic bridges, a waterfall, cave and sculptures. Objects of Brazilian presidents, works of art and furniture are also part of the Museum's collection. President Getúlio Vargas' room is the highlight of the visitation on the third floor of the building. The Museum also has toy library, library, cinema, bookstore, shop and restaurant open to the public.
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Details
- Practical information
- Timetable: Tuesday to Friday, from 10am to 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 11am to 6pm
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–17:00 |
Accessibility
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Opening times and conditions may change — please confirm with the venue.
Where it is
Rua do Catete, 153 — Glória, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22220-000
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