MUSEUMS TO GO FOR FREE IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)

Overview: This cultural facility hosts a variety of art exhibitions, theater productions, and film screenings.

Highlights: It’s housed in a historic building and offers a diverse program that appeals to a wide array of cultural tastes.

Website: Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil

Address: R. Primeiro de Março, 66 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20010-000, Brazil.

Public Transportation: The closest metro station is Uruguaiana, which is a short walk from the CCBB.

Free Entry: Usually, the CCBB offers free admission, but check the website for current details regarding exhibitions and events.

Overview: Renowned for its stunning architecture and rich collection of Portuguese literature.

Highlights: The breathtaking interior with its historical ornate woodwork and skylight.

Address: R. Luís de Camões, 30 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20051-020, Brazil.

Public Transportation: The reading room is accessible from the Cinelândia metro station by a short walk.

Free Entry: General access to the Reading Room is free, but special events may have associated costs.

Overview: A park with gardens, forested areas, and a historic mansion with an art school and exhibition spaces.

Highlights: Tranquil walking paths and the visual arts school.

Website: Parque Lage

Address: R. Jardim Botânico, 414 – Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22461-000, Brazil.

Public Transportation: Buses are available from various parts of the city to Jardim Botânico, which is the closest stop to Parque Lage.

Free Entry: The park itself is free to enter every day.