Museums open on Monday in Rio de Janeiro

The Marine Aquarium of Rio de Janeiro, also known as AquaRio, is a public aquarium situated in the Gamboa neighborhood, within the port zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is easily accessible and offers a unique opportunity to explore marine life in a controlled environment. The aquarium is home to a wide variety of marine species, making it a fascinating destination for both adults and children.

The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, a library and lusophone cultural institution, is situated at Luís de Camões Street, number 30, in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city center.

In 2019, the park underwent a significant transformation. It was closed to the public to allow for extensive renovations and the inauguration of a new project, the BioParque do Rio. This renovation aimed to enhance the visitor experience and provide a more immersive and educational environment for understanding and appreciating wildlife.

The Açude Museum, located in the Alto da Boa Vista neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a former colonial-style property that has been transformed into a museum. This unique location offers visitors a chance to explore a piece of Brazil's colonial history while enjoying the museum's diverse collections.

The Chácara do Céu Museum is an art museum situated in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This museum is part of the Castro Maya Museums, along with the Açude Museum. The museum is housed in one of the former residences of businessman and patron Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya, known since 1876 as Chácara do Céu.

Parque Lage, also known as El Parque Henrique Lage, is a public park situated in Rio de Janeiro. It is located at the foot of the Corcovado, on Jardín Botánico street. This location offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the park while being in close proximity to the city's attractions.

The Neo-Classical house holds a gallery devoted to Hélio Oiticica, an avantgarde artist who explored a variety of mediums.

The Museu da Maré is a unique institution that focuses on recording, preserving, and disseminating the history of the Maré communities in Rio de Janeiro. This includes various cultural, social, and economic aspects of the community's history. The museum's mission is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Maré communities' rich and diverse history.

One of the unique aspects of the MPERJ is its display of illicit materials that have been seized from visitors and prisoners in prison units. These items range from cell phones to objects used for escape attempts. This exhibit provides a stark and tangible connection to the current reality of prisons, offering visitors a rare insight into the challenges and realities faced within these institutions.

The Jewish Museum of Rio de Janeiro, established in 1977, serves as a cultural hub dedicated to the preservation of Jewish memory and culture. It is a place where visitors can learn about the history and traditions of Judaism in all its aspects -- religious, cultural, and historical. The museum's mission is to keep alive the memory of the Jewish community in Rio de Janeiro and to promote understanding of Jewish culture and history.

The Museo de la Geodiversidad, also known as MGeo, is a museum that is affiliated with the Institute of Geosciences of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. It was inaugurated in 2007 with the purpose of preserving, researching, and disseminating the geological and paleontological heritage of the Earth.