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Museu do Meio Ambiente
Museum

Museu do Meio Ambiente

Visit Museu do Meio Ambiente in Rio de Janeiro for Brazilian cultural artifacts, interactive exhibitions and an Amazon presentation in a room with floor cushions.

Inside the Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, the Museu do Meio Ambiente presents artifacts connected with different Brazilian cultures. Its compact exhibitions make room for interactive presentations, including an Amazon presentation that you can watch from a room with floor cushions. Air conditioning and restrooms add comfort to a visit, and the museum is suitable for children. Find it on Rua Jardim Botânico, in the Jardim Botânico neighbourhood, for a quiet cultural stop alongside your time in Rio.

Exhibitions and presentations

The museum displays artifacts connected with cultures from different parts of Brazil. Its exhibitions also include interactive presentations, with programmes by Instituto MarAdentro among the activities to look out for.

One presentation focuses on the Amazon. A room with floor cushions gives you a place to sit and watch it at a relaxed pace.

Facilities for your visit

The museum has air conditioning and restrooms. Its entrance, restrooms and parking are wheelchair accessible, and the museum is suitable for children. Check the museum’s official website for information about special exhibitions and events before your visit.

FAQ

What can you see at Museu do Meio Ambiente?

The museum displays artifacts connected with different Brazilian cultures and has interactive presentations, including one about the Amazon.

Is Museu do Meio Ambiente suitable for children?

Yes. The museum is listed as suitable for children.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

The entrance, restrooms and parking are wheelchair accessible.

Does the museum have an Amazon presentation?

Yes. You can watch an Amazon presentation in a room with floor cushions.

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