The best museums in Niterói in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Niterói, Brazil, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Niterói? These are the best ones:

  1. Niterói Contemporary Art Museum1

    Niterói Contemporary Art Museum

     Niterói
    The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, also known as Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Niterói or MAC, is a significant landmark in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The museum, which was completed in 1996, is a notable attraction for tourists visiting the city.
  2. Santa Cruz da Barra Fortress2

    Santa Cruz da Barra Fortress

     Niterói
    The Santa Cruz da Barra Fortress is a historical site located on the east bank of Guanabara Bay, in the Jurujuba district of Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This location offers a unique view of the bay and is easily accessible for tourists visiting the area.
  3. Archaeological Museum of Itaipu3

    Archaeological Museum of Itaipu

     Niterói
    The Archaeological Museum of Itaipu (MAI) is situated in the city of Itaipu, which is part of Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The museum is a unit linked to the Brazilian Institute of Museums, an organ of the Ministry of Culture. It started its activities on March 22, 1977.
  4. Janete Costa Museum of Popular Art4

    Janete Costa Museum of Popular Art

     Niterói
    The Janete Costa Museum of Popular Art is housed in a historic mansion that dates back to 1892. This museum is located in the Ingá neighborhood of Niterói, a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The location itself adds a touch of historical charm to the museum, making it an interesting destination for tourists who appreciate both art and history.
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    Centro Cultural Paschoal Carlos Magno

     Niterói

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