Antônio Lemos Palace, Neoclassical museum in Cidade Velha, Brazil.
Antônio Lemos Palace is a museum in Belém's old town featuring neoclassical and eclectic architectural styles spread across two floors. Inside, visitors find paintings, sculptures, and photographs from Brazilian and international artists.
Built in 1860 by José Coelho da Gama e Abreu in late neoclassical style during the rubber boom, the palace was enlarged and modified in 1883 by Antonio Landi. Antônio Lemos added European-style fittings and furnishings in 1911, and a 1927 reform followed. A 1992 restoration removed the 1883 changes and recovered the original 1860 lines.
The palace is named after Antônio Lemos, the city's intendant from 1897 to 1911, not a governor. In 1911 he added European-style furnishings and objects signed by masters such as Capranesi, De Angelis and Teodoro Braga, rivalling Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
The museum has several exhibition rooms across two levels that are easy to explore on foot. It offers guided tours and workshops, plus a library with art books for visitors wanting to explore further.
The museum displays eleven paintings by Antônio Parreiras depicting Belém during the rubber boom. These works offer a direct look at the city as it was and are often overlooked by visitors who focus only on the building's architecture.
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