Museu do Universo and its collection

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The Museu do Universo, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a museum dedicated to the field of astronomy. It was inaugurated in 1970 and is the second museum in Brazil dedicated to this scientific discipline. The museum is situated at 100 Vice-Governador Rubens Berardo street in the Gávea neighborhood.

Astronomical Domes at the Museu do Universo

The Museu do Universo features two domes for simulating astronomical events: the Carl Sagan and the Galileo Galilei. The Carl Sagan dome can accommodate 263 people and houses the Universarium VIII – TD planetarium model. The Galileo Galilei dome can host 90 visitors and features the digital Barco/RSA Cosmos planetarium model.

Activities and Exhibits at the Museu do Universo

Throughout the year, the Museu do Universo hosts a variety of activities aimed at promoting astronomy, related sciences, and cultural events. These activities attract approximately 160,000 visitors annually. The museum also features 56 interactive astronomy experiments that occupy the entire ground floor.

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Museu do Universo
Rua Vice-Governador Rubens Berardo 100 Planetário do Rio
22451-070 Rio de Janeiro

Visitor information Museu do Universo

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
13:00 – 18:00
Thursday
13:00 – 17:00
Friday
13:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00

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Facilities

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Location & Map

Rua Vice-Governador Rubens Berardo 100 Planetário do Rio, Rio de Janeiro

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Exhibitions

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