Museu da República

Museu da República was earlier a villa of a German baron. The elegant, 19th- century granite- and- marble palace became the presidential residence after the 1889 coup overthrew the monarchy and established the Republic of Brazil.

Eighteen presidents lived here. You can have a glimpse of the palace's gleaming parquet floors and intricate relief ceilings as you wander through the Museum of the Republic.

The permanent exhibits include a draped view of the bedroom where President Getúlio Vargas committed suicide in 1954 after the military threatened to overthrow his government.

Presidential memorabilia, furniture and paintings that date from the proclamation of the republic to the end of Brazil's military regime in 1985 are also displayed. A small contemporary art gallery, a movie theater, a restaurant and a theater are also functional within the museum. The permanent exhibition includes an audio tour in English and Spanish.

Open : Tues.- Fri. noon- 5:30, weekends 2- 5:30.

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Contact Information

Museu da República
Rua do Catete, 153, Catete
22220-000 Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Tel. +552125586350
museu@museudarepublica.org.br
http://www.museudarepublica.org.br