Beyond Rio
Museu Imperial
The emperor’s summer palace
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Filipo Tardim · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Museu Imperial
The Museu Imperial is at Rua da Imperatriz 220, in the centre of Petrópolis, in the summer palace of Emperor Pedro II; it is run by the Instituto Brasileiro de Museus (museuimperial.museus.gov.br).
Why it's on our list
- The crown jewels of the empire
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Museu Imperial before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Museu Imperial are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Galeão Airport35 kmCar or taxi 121 min