Museum Dom João VI, University museum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Museum Dom João VI occupies the seventh floor of the Jorge Machado Moreira building at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and houses paintings, sculptures, and reliefs spanning two centuries. Access to the artworks follows an open storage system that allows researchers and visitors to explore the holdings directly.
The museum was established in 1979 and inherited portions of the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts collection, which originated from royal holdings. These royal collections were donated to Brazil in 1816 by the Portuguese king Dom João VI.
The collection displays academic artworks and student exercises from the 19th and 20th centuries that reflect how artists were trained during this period. These pieces show visitors the teaching methods and artistic techniques that shaped Brazilian art education.
The museum welcomes visitors during regular opening hours and accommodates group visits by arrangement. Since it is located within a university building, it is useful to plan ahead as access may vary depending on academic activities.
The museum maintains a digitized archive of historical documents and information about its artworks. This digital resource allows scholars around the world to study the collection without needing to visit in person.
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