Rio Art Museum, Rio de Janeiro

#77 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

Rio Art Museum (address: Praça Mauá, 5) is a place located in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, art museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 59 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 22°53'50"S latitude and 43°10'56"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Rio Art Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Parada dos Museus (light rail, 3 min walk), Candelária (tram, 10 min walk), Uruguaiana (metro, 11 min walk), Central do Brasil (train, 19 min walk), Terminal Menezes Côrtes (bus, 19 min walk), Praça XV (ferry, 22 min walk), Américo Brum (aerialway, 21 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Edificio do Jornal A Noite (skyscraper, 2 min walk), Museum of Tomorrow (museum, 3 min walk), Morro da Conceição (specialty museum, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 22°53'50"S, 43°10'56"W

Address

Praça Mauá, 5Portuária (Saúde)Rio de Janeiro 20081-240 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 3031-2741

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Day trips

Rio Art Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Candelária Church, Igreja e Mosteiro de São Bento, Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, Museum of Tomorrow.

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Igreja e Mosteiro de São Bento, Rio de Janeiro
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Museum of Tomorrow, Rio de Janeiro
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Morro da Conceição, Rio de Janeiro
5 min walk • Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a fort located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Rua Uruguaiana, Rio de Janeiro
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16 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
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Neighbourhood
Zona Central, Rio de Janeiro
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rio Art Museum open?

Rio Art Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Rio Art Museum?

Nearby attractions include Edificio do Jornal A Noite, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Museum of Tomorrow, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk), Morro da Conceição, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), Igreja e Mosteiro de São Bento, Rio de Janeiro (8 min walk).

How to get to Rio Art Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rio Art Museum:

Light rail

Parada dos Museus • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
São Bento • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Tram

Candelária • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (10 min walk)
Harmonia (15 min walk)

Metro

Uruguaiana • Lines: 1, 2 (11 min walk)
Presidente Vargas • Lines: 1, 2 (13 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (19 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Menezes Côrtes (19 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Coronel Américo Fontenelle (20 min walk)

Ferry

Praça XV • Lines: Charitas - Praça XV, Cocotá - Praça XV, Paquetá - Praça XV, Praça Arariboia - Praça XV, Praça XV - Charitas, Praça XV - Cocotá, Praça XV - Paquetá, Praça XV - Praça Arariboia (22 min walk)
Ilha Fiscal • Lines: Espaço Cultural da Marinha-Ilha (25 min walk)

Aerialway

Américo Brum • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (21 min walk)
Gamboa • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (23 min walk)