Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Imperial Museum of Brazil

Step into the decadent lives of the Brazilian monarchy.

Discover the opulence and luxury of the Brazilian monarchy at the Imperial Museum of Brazil. The magnificent palace, once the favourite summer palace of Emperor D Pedro, stands in the middle of the historic city of Petropolis. It’s one of the most popular museums in Rio, welcoming more than 300,000 visitors every day.


At the museum, you’ll be astounded by the lavish furnishings and decorations that belonged to the monarchy in the 19th century. The decadent rooms are filled with paintings and sculptures, elegant furniture, documents and even some personal trinkets. As you walk through, you’ll step into the lives of the Brazilian monarchy and truly experience what it’s like to live in the lap of luxury.


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Tips Before You Go
Pay special attention to the State Room, office, Dining Room, parlour and Princess’s rooms – they’ve retained all their original furnishings!
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Rua da Imperatriz, 220 - Centro, Petrópolis - RJ, 25610-320, Brazil