Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences
Address: Rua General Bruce 586, Rio de Janeiro, 20921-030, Brazil
Telephone: (21) 3514-5200

#170 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences

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Facts and practical information

Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences (address: Rua General Bruce 586) is a place located in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, science museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 95 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 22°53'44"S latitude and 43°13'24"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Caju (bus, 17 min walk), São Cristóvão (train, 25 min walk), São Cristóvão (metro, 26 min walk), Rodoviária (light rail, 27 min walk), Rodoviária (tram, 27 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: National Observatory (observatories and planetariums, 4 min walk), Imperial de São Cristóvão (neighbourhood, 7 min walk), Estádio São Januário (sport venue, 12 min walk).

Coordinates: 22°53'44"S, 43°13'24"W

Address

Rua General Bruce 586São Cristóvão (Vasco da Gama)Rio de Janeiro 20921-030 Brazil

Contact

(21) 3514-5200

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Day trips

Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maracanã Stadium, Paço de São Cristóvão, Quinta da Boa Vista, Estádio São Januário.

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Neighbourhood
Imperial de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro
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Cemetery
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Observatories and planetariums
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Neighbourhood
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Universities and schools
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Neighbourhood
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences open?

Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 8 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences?

Nearby attractions include National Observatory, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk), Imperial de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro (7 min walk), Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro (12 min walk), Paço de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro (19 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences:

Bus

Caju (17 min walk)
Rodoviária Novo Rio (24 min walk)

Train

São Cristóvão (25 min walk)
Rodoviária (27 min walk)

Metro

São Cristóvão • Lines: 2 (26 min walk)
Maracanã • Lines: 2 (31 min walk)

Light rail

Rodoviária • Lines: 1, 2 (27 min walk)
Equador • Lines: 1, 2 (31 min walk)

Tram

Rodoviária • Lines: 1, 2 (27 min walk)
Equador • Lines: 1, 2 (31 min walk)