Espaço Cultural da Marinha
The Espaço Cultural da Marinha is a naval museum in central Rio de Janeiro that displays ships, equipment, and documents from different eras of the Brazilian navy. The museum spreads across a former dockyard area on the Boulevard Olímpico, where visitors walk through a submarine and a replica of a Portuguese caravel.
The facility opened in 1996 on a former dockyard site on the Boulevard Olímpico, where ships were repaired and stored. The Riachuelo submarine was built in England in the 1970s and served until 1997 before becoming an exhibit piece.
The center reflects the navy's place in Brazilian identity through preserved ships and equipment. Visitors see how the sea shaped life along the coast and formed the country's relationship with its waterways.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday between 11 and 17, and you should plan a few hours for exploring. The Carioca metro station is a short walk away, offering convenient access without needing parking.
The royal barge once used by the Brazilian royal family for trips on Guanabara Bay shows elegant wood carvings and the shape of a ceremonial boat. Visitors can board and see the cabin where the monarchs sat.
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