Museu do Açude, Art museum in Alto da Boa Vista, Brazil
The museum consists of four buildings spread across 151,132 square meters within Tijuca Forest, displaying collections of Portuguese tiles, oriental art, and decorative pieces.
Industrial entrepreneur Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya purchased the property in 1913 and donated it to his foundation in 1962, leading to its opening as a museum in 1964.
The museum features permanent exhibitions of Eastern art, decorative arts, Portuguese tiles, colonial furniture, sculptures, and contemporary art installations throughout its gardens.
The museum operates Wednesday through Monday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with free admission on Thursdays and guided tours available for school groups.
The former swimming pool area contains intricate Portuguese tile work and serves as an outdoor exhibition space surrounded by native Atlantic Forest vegetation.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Website: http://museuscastromaya.com.br
GPS coordinates: -22.96360,-43.28287
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:41
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