Palacio de Catete

Rio de Janeiro

Discover the Catete Palace in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about Brazil's history and culture. It was where the president lived and today holds The Museum of the Republic. The building keeps Brazil's history in its walls. From 1897 to 1960, it was where the president worked, seeing big moments in Brazil's story. The palace tells ►

FAQ - Palacio de Catete

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Is there a park on the grounds of the museum?
Yes, on the rear side of the palace, visitors can explore a spacious garden. Take a walk amidst palm trees, lakes, bridges, artificial caves, and winding paths. The gardens offer a pleasant area for leisure and are open to the public.
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Is there a Historical Archive as part of the museum?
Yes, there is a Historical and Institutional Archive that gathers, preserves, and makes available to the public around 90,000 documents, divided into 31 collections. The Historical Archive's collection, along with the broader Museum of the Republic, originated primarily from the relocation of objects, books, and documents. This transfer occurred between 1960 and 1983 and involved items previously stored at the National Historical Museum, specifically those about the republican era.
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What important historical events happened in the palace halls?
Various historical events happened in the palace halls, such as the death of President Afonso Pena in 1909, the signing of the declaration of war against the German Empire in World War I, the visit of the future Pope Pius XII in 1934, the wartime declaration against the Axis in World War II in 1942, and the suicide of President Getúlio Vargas in 1954.