
Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)
Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Brian Powrie — a month ago
Wow!!! I walked past this place every day on my way to the shops, the metro etc but noticed only the scaffolding, the rubbish and the graffiti so I didnt go in - in fact, it didnt even look open and certainly wasn't inviting. Only because I had to get out of the heat today did I venture over the doorstep and WOW - what a remarkable place. Both the palace and the gardens, and all the other exhibitions are outstanding! Please do not make the same mistake as me, do NOT miss out on this remarkable p















