Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty
Address: Avenida Marechal Floriano 196, Rio de Janeiro, 20080-002, Brazil
Telephone: (21) 2253-2828

#153 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty

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The Itamaraty Historical and Diplomatic Museum - MHD is a Brazilian museum institution that aims to preserve the history of Brazilian diplomacy. The Itamaraty Historical and Diplomatic Museum is located at Itamaraty Palace, in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Baron of Rio Branco, an icon of diplomacy and Brazilian history, is the main person honored by the MHD, but not the only one. The Museum also tells, through its collection, the story of the Itamaraty Family, the Imperial Family, and other icons of Brazilian diplomacy.

Coordinates: 22°54'10"S, 43°11'17"W

Address

Avenida Marechal Floriano 196CentroRio de Janeiro 20080-002 Brazil

Contact

(21) 2253-2828

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty open?

Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty?

Nearby attractions include Biblioteca Parque Estadual, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk), Campo de Santana Park, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), Valongo Observatory, Rio de Janeiro (8 min walk), Morro da Conceição, Rio de Janeiro (10 min walk).

How to get to Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty:

Metro

Presidente Vargas • Lines: 1, 2 (4 min walk)
Central • Lines: 1, 2 (6 min walk)

Tram

Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena África • Lines: VLT Carioca 3 (5 min walk)
Saara • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena África • Lines: VLT Carioca 3 (5 min walk)
Camerino Rosas Negras • Lines: VLT Carioca 3 (5 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (6 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Rodoviário Coronel Américo Fontenelle (9 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (9 min walk)

Aerialway

Américo Brum • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (13 min walk)
Gamboa • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (17 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 (28 min walk)