Imperial Museum
Imperial Museum
4.5
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis, Brazil, is one of the most attractive cultural points of interest near Rio de Janeiro. Located in the town's historic center, the museum was once Emperor Pedro II's favorite residence. Today, it is one of the most visited museums in Brazil, with the annual average of 300.000 visitors. The exhibitions tell the Brazilian Empire history through furniture, objects, paintings, sculptures and other historic and artistic pieces that belonged to the imperial family or other people from the 19th century.
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Fabio C
Rio de Janeiro, RJ127 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
I would like to congratulate the managers for the renovation that is being carried out and for the prices that are accessible to everyone. It is a place that preserves the monarchical period of extreme importance for our history. A place that really should have a price that is accessible to every citizen. On the other hand, a security company was hired, which ruined the tour for our entire group. We took the guided tour, but at all times they had their radios on full volume, which drowned out the museum guide's speech, which was horrible. Any security company would be careful to provide its employees with headphones, but this was not the case with them. To make matters worse, I was approached rudely, by one of them, for nothing. A shame. I completely understand the need for increased security, but this
This does not mean that there is justification for such conduct. A shame, I hope they change that.
This does not mean that there is justification for such conduct. A shame, I hope they change that.
Written 25 February 2024
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JuhAmaral
Americana, SP287 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
As soon as you enter, you can see that the place is well-kept and large. We passed through a beautiful garden until we reached the house. There is a fee of R$ 12.00 per person (payment only in cash) and we are advised not to take photos or film and it is mandatory to use slippers provided at the entrance.
Apparently there is no guided tour, so you can feel free to walk around the mansion. In each room you get to know a little about what the architecture was like at the time and what each place represents.
In the background, there is another room where carriages from the period are on display.
To get to know and imagine yourself a little about that time, it's worth taking some time to visit the museum.
Apparently there is no guided tour, so you can feel free to walk around the mansion. In each room you get to know a little about what the architecture was like at the time and what each place represents.
In the background, there is another room where carriages from the period are on display.
To get to know and imagine yourself a little about that time, it's worth taking some time to visit the museum.
Written 14 February 2024
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rbiollay
Almancil, Portugal18 contributions
Nov 2019
Worth seeing it as it stands in the green of the grass and the trees in front of it as well as the botanical garden.
It is funny to wear the slippers but worth to protect the original floors. The government has been clever enough to recover a lot of pieces which belonged to the house before the revolution.
It is funny to wear the slippers but worth to protect the original floors. The government has been clever enough to recover a lot of pieces which belonged to the house before the revolution.
Written 9 January 2020
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Aline O
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
I was enchanted and reflective about the entire history of the family and the city. I loved the whole past! The experience was unique! Everything was very silent and respectful, but I also think it was because it was already 4pm and it was about to close. The museum closes at 5pm for ticketing but you can stay until 6pm!
Written 7 March 2024
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Fabiana
19 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The museum tells a little about the history of the royal family.
However, I missed some characters like Leopoldina, the first wife of Dom Pedro II.
The city is small so it’s kind of an “obligatory” part of Brazil’s history.
Besides, it's time travel!
Negative points:
You need to pay 10 reais to enter. If the money goes towards maintenance, ok, right?
You need to wear ridiculous slippers to protect the floor (but the employees don't use them and they tap dance with boots on)
You cannot take photographs or film.
hostile employees, it is right to monitor public property, but not to the point of embarrassing visitors.
There's a little shop inside with trinkets at exorbitant prices, no one buys anything haha
A mug 50 reais.
The Itaipava Castle is much more luxurious and doesn't have any of that nonsense and is still free.
However, I missed some characters like Leopoldina, the first wife of Dom Pedro II.
The city is small so it’s kind of an “obligatory” part of Brazil’s history.
Besides, it's time travel!
Negative points:
You need to pay 10 reais to enter. If the money goes towards maintenance, ok, right?
You need to wear ridiculous slippers to protect the floor (but the employees don't use them and they tap dance with boots on)
You cannot take photographs or film.
hostile employees, it is right to monitor public property, but not to the point of embarrassing visitors.
There's a little shop inside with trinkets at exorbitant prices, no one buys anything haha
A mug 50 reais.
The Itaipava Castle is much more luxurious and doesn't have any of that nonsense and is still free.
Written 16 February 2024
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Diego G
10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The museum is still incredible and it was really cool how they included elements of the republican and working-class history of Petrópolis. However, the museum's current security team is very unfriendly. Furthermore, they inform a closing time and before that time they rush visitors when they do not simply prevent them from proceeding. They told us that we could visit the carriage gallery until 6pm, however, when we arrived at 5:45pm the employee was very rude and went ahead and closed the entrance. We and other visitors stared at each other's faces. Absurd, after all, in 5 minutes you can see the entire gallery and leave. Not even the employee's rush to leave justifies rudeness, therefore. It is not possible for a place of this level to have such unprepared employees.
Written 11 December 2023
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hbhakh
Roanoke, VA2,335 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had the opportunity to visit Petropolis while visiting Rio. The Imperial Museum is the main attraction and it's very impressive. We had the advantage of a guide who explained the history of the emporers in Brazil. He also took us through the museum to explain what we were seeing.
The museum is a very nice restoration of the summer palace with many original items, including the crown jewels. It was busy but not overly crowded. They ask you to wear flip flops that are supposed to fit over your shoes......they wouldn't fit over my large shoes but they let me in anyway. It seemed that this was not asked of those people who were already wearing sandals.
This is a "must see" if you're in Petropolis.
The museum is a very nice restoration of the summer palace with many original items, including the crown jewels. It was busy but not overly crowded. They ask you to wear flip flops that are supposed to fit over your shoes......they wouldn't fit over my large shoes but they let me in anyway. It seemed that this was not asked of those people who were already wearing sandals.
This is a "must see" if you're in Petropolis.
Written 16 February 2024
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Dany D
139 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
The museum is very beautiful and interesting. It's worth a visit. Cards are NOT accepted for payment of tickets. It does not open on Mondays.The place is well busy and if you like museums, art and history, you should go in time. Not recommended for small children, as they can get pretty bored.
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Written 26 July 2024
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Clau_C1980
Catanduva, SP53 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Incredible museum both in its architecture and in its rich and detailed collection. Visits are guided and you need to wear slippers to avoid damaging the original wooden floor. The collection is phenomenal, rich in paintings and objects that belonged to the Imperial Family. A mix of joy and sadness visiting such a charming place. The bad part is not being able to take photos or film inside the premises. The surroundings of the building seem like a dream, so beautiful and the little shop has souvenirs of all tastes and prices.
Written 21 October 2023
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323DS323
London, UK1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Friends
This is the most paranoid museum I have ever visited. First of all, there's the "no photography" rule. OK, sometimes this happens. Usually it's complete and utter nonsense, but OK, it happens (the only sensible rule would be "no flash"). But this museum wants to go a step further: you cannot even carry a camera and you must check it into the cloakroom along with any water you might have to cope with the heat. Good luck if you have any special needs. Of course, no one checks in their phones. Then you get inside and you have to wear giant sponges over your shoes, presumably so that you can help polish the wooden floors as you slide around like an idiotic ice skater, narrowly avoiding collisions with glass cabinets. Why don't they install carpets like every other royal palace on planet earth? And then half the doorways are blocked by tall glass panels, which, given that all the cameras are checked in, can only exist to prevent excessive looking.
The only saving grace in all this misery is that it's a modest country house containing only a few things worthy of a photograph.
The only saving grace in all this misery is that it's a modest country house containing only a few things worthy of a photograph.
Written 22 October 2024
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Esta funcionando normalmente? Qual valor de entrada? Aceita meia de estudante e bpc?
Written 22 June 2024
O museu estará aberto para visitação a partir de quando?
Written 23 January 2021
Com o está o funcionamento do Museu Imperial nos dias de hoje?
Written 10 November 2020
Olá gostaria de saber se o museu já reabriu.
Written 29 October 2020
Já reabriu pra visitação? Alguma expectativa? Quem conhece Petrópolis, vale a pena ir com quase tudo fechado como está?
Written 13 August 2020
O museu permanece fechado sem previsão de abertura.
Written 22 September 2020
O funcionamento ocorre de forma normalizado na semana de carnaval ???
Written 18 February 2020
Estou aqui em Petrópolis e o horário hoje (domingo) abre as 11h. Segunda nao funcionará.
Written 23 February 2020
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