Best museums in Rio de Janeiro

7 places from 8 Rio de Janeiro travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

7 places · most mentioned first

Museum of Tomorrow
Museum · Centro
A futuristic science museum on the waterfront, set in a revitalized area with shops and boats nearby.
19:22· Chews to Explorein 6 vlogs
National Museum of Fine Arts
Museum · Centro
Art museum showing works by some of Brazil's greatest artists and the Portuguese influence on the city.
6:49· Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videosin 2 vlogs
National Historical Museum
Museum · Centro
Museum near the port covering Brazil's history from pre-colonial times, in a building once part of the city's defenses.
4:11· Expediain 2 vlogs
Museum of Modern Art of Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio)
Museum · Flamengo Park
Free modern art museum in a modernist building, showcasing well-curated works by Brazilian artists.
18:45· Love Always, M+Ein 2 vlogs

3 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

AquaRio
Museum · Gamboa
South America's largest aquarium, with over 8,000 animals of 350+ species, touch tanks and a tunnel through the ocean tank.
11:24· Before You Go1 vlog
Aerospace Museum (Museu Aeroespacial)
Museum · Campo dos Afonsos
Rio's aviation and aerospace museum in Campo dos Afonsos.
6:10· Go Places with Tati & Brennan1 vlog
Brazilian National Team Museum (Museu Seleção Brasileira)
Museum · Barra da Tijuca
Museum dedicated to the history of Brazil's national football team.
6:13· Go Places with Tati & Brennan1 vlog