Museu da Vida Fiocruz, Science museum in Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Museu da Vida Fiocruz is a science museum located on the Manguinhos campus that features exhibitions about research in health, biology, and related fields. The spaces contain interactive displays, a butterfly house, and areas that offer views into working laboratories.
The collection began in 1999 as a way to bring research closer to the public. It is housed in a historic Moorish Pavilion, an architectural symbol of the Fiocruz Foundation that has existed for over a century.
The place is named after Oswaldo Cruz, the founder of the institution, reflecting Brazil's commitment to public health. Visitors can see how science and community come together here through theater and workshops that make research understandable to everyone.
Entry is free and the grounds are reachable through various entrances during operating hours. On foot, visitors can explore the exhibitions or take a train ride through the campus grounds to connect different areas.
A train travels across the campus grounds, connecting different exhibition areas in a playful way. This small train makes the visit an experience that combines movement and exploration.
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