Rio de Janeiro State Penitentiary Museum
The State Penitentiary Museum was created in order to rescue the institutional memory of the Fluminense Penitentiary System and its collection consists of pieces donated by prison institutions such as illegal materials, historical pieces, photographs, textual documents, paintings and plaques.
The Rio State Penitentiary Museum offers an unforgettable time travel. Located in the Center of Rio, the museum keeps the history of the Rio prison system in all its phases. There it is possible to know the trajectory of public policies aimed at the deprived of freedom since the time of Brazil colony. You'll be surprised at the unit stories and understand how they impacted our society over the years.
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Details
- Practical information
- Timetable: Monday to Friday, from 10 to 4 pm
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Accessibility
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Opening times and conditions may change — please confirm with the venue.
Where it is
Rua Frei Caneca, 401 - Fundos Estácio — Catumbi, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20211-010
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