Ricardo Brennand Institute

The Ricardo Brennand Institute displays European paintings, decorative arts, and historical artifacts in a castle-style building with Tudor architecture elements.

The institute, inaugurated in 2002 by businessman Ricardo Brennand, holds documents and artworks from Colonial and Dutch Brazil, including paintings by Frans Post.

The museum houses 3,000 weapons from various countries, alongside an extensive collection of Brazilian landscapes and historical records from foreign artists.

Located at a 77,000-square-meter complex, the institute includes a museum, art gallery, library, and gardens, operating Tuesday through Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM.

The library contains 62,000 items focused on Dutch Brazil history, including rare books, pamphlets, magazines, newspapers, sheet music, and photographs.

Location: Recife

Inception: 2002

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Alameda Antônio Brennand s/n, Várzea, 50741-904, Recife, PE 50741-904

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 13:00-17:00

Phone: +5581984190526

Email: irb@institutoricardobrennand.org.br

Website: http://institutoricardobrennand.org.br

GPS coordinates: -8.06575,-34.96414

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22