The Museu Nacional de Belas Artes is a fine-arts museum in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Avenida Rio Branco. It is a place to see painting and sculpture from Brazil and from abroad, and it makes a good visit for anyone interested in the country's art.
What you will find
The museum brings together major works by Brazilian artists alongside international pieces, so a single visit can move from national traditions to art from other parts of the world. Visitors who want to understand how Brazilian art has developed will find the collection a useful starting point.
- Fine-arts collections of national and international works
- A dedicated sculpture gallery
Planning your visit
The museum sits in the city centre, so it fits comfortably into a day spent exploring downtown Rio. Its location on Avenida Rio Branco places it among other cultural and historic sites in the area, and you can combine a museum visit with a walk through the surrounding streets.
Because the sculpture gallery is a separate highlight from the paintings, allow time to see both. Check current opening times and admission before you go, as these are not covered here.
Getting there
The address is Av. Rio Branco, 199 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20040-008, Brazil. The museum is in the historic centre, an area that is easy to reach on foot from other downtown landmarks.
