The Eva Klabin Foundation is a house museum in Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro, set in the former home of collector Eva Klabin. A guided visit takes you through rooms arranged around her collection, with works and objects from Egypt, Greece, China, Europe and elsewhere. Look for paintings, sculptures, jewellery, silverware and furniture, as well as the personal details of the house. Visits are guided and timed, and the artworks do not have individual labels, so ask your guide about pieces that catch your eye.
A collection in a former home
The Eva Klabin Foundation occupies the residence where Eva Klabin lived for more than thirty years. Klabin was a collector and philanthropist; she founded the museum in 1990 by donating the collection she had built over six decades.
The house setting gives the visit a personal scale. Instead of seeing the collection in a conventional gallery, you move through rooms in a historic residence, where the arrangement and design of each room are part of the experience.
Art and objects from many places
The collection spans ancient Egypt and Greece, China and Europe. It includes paintings, sculptures, jewellery, silverware, furniture and other decorative objects. The range reflects Klabin’s interests in art and antiques across different cultures and periods.
There are no individual labels beside the pieces. Visits are guided, giving you a chance to ask about objects as you move through the house. An English-speaking guide has been noted, but the available information does not establish that one is present for every visit.
FAQ
When is the Eva Klabin Foundation open?
It is open Wednesday to Sunday from 2 to 6 pm and closed Monday and Tuesday.
How long does a visit take?
Allow about 30 minutes for a typical visit.
Do you need a guide to visit?
Entry is by the hour with a guide, so arrange your visit around an available guided slot.
Are the artworks labelled?
There are no individual tags beside the artworks. You can ask the guide about the pieces during the visit.
