Museum of the Republic, National history museum in Flamengo district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Catete Palace extends from Catete Street to Flamengo Beach, featuring a neoclassical granite facade with pink and white marble upper levels and bronze eagles.
The palace functioned as Brazil's presidential residence from 1897 to 1960, hosting 18 presidents and witnessing President Getúlio Vargas's suicide in 1954.
The Museum of the Republic exhibits Brazilian political artifacts, including collections of photographs, documents, and over 10,000 books focusing on social sciences and national history.
Museum admission costs 6 Brazilian reais for adults, with free entry on Wednesdays and Sundays, operating from 10 AM to 5 PM during weekdays.
The palace gardens span 24,000 square meters, containing palm trees, lakes, bridges, and grottos, alongside a cinema, bookstore, café, and restaurant.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1960
Address: Rua do Catete 153, Catete, 22220-000, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Email: mr@museus.gov.br
Website: https://museudarepublica.museus.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.92641,-43.17651
Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:17
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