Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences, Scientific museum in São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences occupies a former imperial palace building, featuring extensive collections of telescopes, meteorites, and planetary system models.
Founded on March 8, 1985, the institution inherited astronomical instruments and scientific equipment from the National Observatory of Brazil dating back several decades.
The museum maintains research programs dedicated to the preservation of Brazilian scientific heritage through documentation, conservation, and educational activities for the public.
Located at Rua General Bruce, the museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
The museum coordinates evening sky observation sessions with professional telescopes, allowing visitors to examine celestial bodies under expert guidance.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: March 8, 1985
Address: Rua General Bruce 586, Imperial de São Cristóvão, 20921-030, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Email: mast@mast.br
Website: http://mast.br
GPS coordinates: -22.89573,-43.22318
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
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