National History Museum

The idea of bringing together ingredients that tell the history of the country in one place came from this man, Gustavo Adolfo Luiz Guilherme Dodt da Cunha Barroso, who was a lawyer, teacher, museologist, and novelist.

The National History Museum was created in 1922. The country's first history museum, founded during celebrations of the centenary of independence, has become Brazil's most important.

Berlinda from the 18th century, which belonged to the Portuguese Royal Family.

Vehicle Protos, 17/31 OS Landaulet model with space for six people and a wooden body. One of only two copies left in the world.

Visitors are welcomed by the sculpture of Dom Pedro II, by Francisco Manoel Chaves Pinheiro, from 1866, which honors the episode of the Paraguayan War known as "The Surrender of Uruguaiana."

The Jenny Dreyfus Gallery is the first on the National History Museum's exhibition circuit. Temporary exhibitions take place here.

In the past people used these objects to grind food.

Weapons for defense and costumes for rituals.

Pedro Álvares Cabral arrived in Brazil in 1500, inaugurating a new historical stage of our territory.

The presence of the Portuguese in Brazilian lands is recorded through various objects.

Portuguese coin minted in silver in 1499. It is called "O Índio" and is one of the only copies in the world.

Navigation instrument created by the Portuguese in the 15th century to measure the height of the stars above the horizon, the main reference point for navigation on the high seas.

The mining economy boosted Brazilian development, but the abusive and arbitrary fiscal control exercised by the Portuguese Crown gave rise to various revolt movements. Inconfidência Mineira became a symbol of the metropolis' resistance to power.

The residence of João Rodrigues de Macedo, tax administrator of the captaincy of Minas Gerais, served as administrative office for activities related to the exploration of gold. It was imprisonment of the inconfidentes and in 1792 it became the House of the Tales, property of the Portuguese Real Estate, being the headquarters of the administration and public accounting of the Captaincy of Minas Gerais. Today it houses a museum that preserves the history of the gold cycle.

Aspects of the city of Rio de Janeiro were portrayed in paintings attributed to the artist Leandro Joaquim, in the famous series known as "ovals."

Oil on canvas attributed to Leandro Joaquim, entitled "Church and Praia da Glória," measuring 96.50 cm in height and 126.50 cm in diameter.

Oil on canvas attributed to Leandro Joaquim, entitled "Whaling in the Rio de Janeiro Bay," measuring 96 cm in height and 125.7 cm in width.

The coming of the Royal Family to Brazil in 1808 provoked a series of changes in relations between the two countries. The presence of the Portuguese court definitively modified the history of the then colony.

D. João and D. Carlota Joaquina became monarchs of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves in 1816. The reign of King João VI left a lasting mark in nineteenth-century Brazil through the creation of a political and social structure which culminated in the independence of the country.

Rope toy representing a floating palace. It was presented by the Chinese government to Dom Pedro I when he was only five years old.

Chess game that belonged to D. Pedro I.

D. Pedro became the first emperor of Brazil after the proclamation of independence in 1822. His government faced crises but made possible the construction of the nation he bequeathed to his son, D. Pedro II.

D. Pedro II was acclaimed emperor in 1841 and ruled the country until 1889. His long reign consolidated the unification of the country, faced national and international conflicts and placed Brazil in a prominent position in the South American scenario.

General Manuel Luís Osório, also known as the Marquis of Herval, participated in many Brazilian military events in the late nineteenth century, such as the Paraguayan War. He is the patron of the Brazilian Army Cavalry.

A new economic reality gradually gained strength in the country, with the presence of European immigrants. The abolitionist movement grew and moved towards the end of slavery.

The political, economic and social issues of D. Pedro II government are present in the MHN exhibition circuit.

Princess Isabel was regent of the empire three times, and in 1888 signed the Golden Law, ending slavery in Brazil. Heir to D. Pedro II, would have assumed the throne after the death of the monarch had not occurred the proclamation of the Republic in 1889.

Pen presented to Princess Isabel, the Redeemer, on behalf of the Brazilian people, for the signing of the Lei Áurea, which abolished slavery.

The canvas was ripped by a sword at the Minister of War's office after the proclamation of the Republic. The Museum team chose to keep in this painting the record of that historical moment.

Toys from all eras are part of the museum collection.

One of the National History Museum's traveling exhibitions. This museum goes out to meet the public.

Bringing culture to prisoners, another project of the National History Museum.

Musical event promoted by the Social Projects Sector at Patio Minerva.

Education Department: Serving students, teachers, and culture professionals.

Tuesday to Friday from 10h to 17h30; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 1 pm to 5 pm
Telephone: (21) 3299-0324 (Reception)
Observations: free admission on Sundays; temporary exhibitions may have specific times and ticket values.

General admission tickets: R$ 10,00
Reduced price admission tickets: R$ 5.00 (people aged up to 21 years and over 60, people with disabilities and their companion, students from private schools, students from private and public universities)

Free admission: children up to two years of age; students and teachers of public schools; members of ICOM - International Council of Museum; IBRAM and IPHAN staff; students of Museology; tour guides; artists associated with the SINAP-ESP and AIP organizations.