Imperial Museum of Brazil

Palácio Imperial de Petrópolis

Petrópolis Imperial Palace
General information
Town or city Petrópolis
Country Brazil Brazil
Construction started 1845
Designated 166
Reference no. 1938

The Museu Imperial de Petrópolis is a museum in the historic center of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, housed in the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II (1831-1889), built in 1845.

The museum includes the palace itself and a temporary exhibition hall dedicated to contemporary art. It is one of the most-visited museums in the country.

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    Coordinates: 22°30′29.36″S 43°10′31.00″W / 22.5081556°S 43.1752778°W / -22.5081556; -43.1752778

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