National Historical Museum - Free Audio Guide

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Museu Histórico Nacional, Praça Marechal Âncora, Castelo, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Região Geográfica Imediata do Rio de Janeiro, Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Região Geográfica Intermediária do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Região Sudeste, 20010-090, Brasil

National Historical Museum, Rio de Janeiro

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The National Historical Museum, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a significant cultural institution established in 1922. It features over 287,000 items, including the largest numismatic collection in Latin America. The museum is housed in a historic architectural complex, originally built as a fort in 1603. Visitors can explore more than 25 permanent and temporary exhibits, including the Imperial throne of Pedro II and other important artifacts. The museum's library contains over 57,000 titles, and it offers a digital collection accessible online. It is open daily, with nominal admission fees. The museum is wheelchair accessible.