Instituto casa Roberto Marinho, Art museum in Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Instituto Casa Roberto Marinho is housed in a neocolonial mansion with multiple exhibition spaces and areas for educational activities. A garden designed by landscape architect Burle Marx completes the grounds.
The building was constructed in 1939, drawing inspiration from Solar de Megaípe in Pernambuco. Owner Roberto Marinho lived there for over 60 years before the house was converted into a museum in 2003.
The house displays Brazilian artworks that reflect the country's artistic development in the 20th century. The collections tell the story of modern movements that shaped Rio and all of Brazil.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and requires about two to three hours for a thorough visit. The layout is relatively compact, making it easy to explore, while the gardens offer the best place to rest between galleries.
The building includes a specialized area for art conservation where the technical aspects of preservation are visible to visitors. This detail shows how modern museums work behind the scenes to protect their collections.
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