Primeiro Reinaldo Museum

Opened on March 12, 1979, the Museum of the First Empire is located in the district of St. Christopher, installed in the palace that belonged to the Marquise of Santos, who lived there from 1826 to 1829.

Protected by the Institute of National Artistic Heritage - Iphan in 1938, the Solar da Marquesa de Santos is the largest museum collection and archive, in its beautiful decorated rooms, memories of the colonial period.

Permanent Collection and Exhibitions

The main collection is the building itself, which has until today marks the French Artistic Mission in this magnificent specimen of the neoclassical style in Rio de Janeiro.

In the halls of the 2nd floor various styles of mural, portrayed by the Olympian gods and Marc Zepherin Ferrez and romantic representations by Francisco Pedro Amaral.

To compose the ambience of the house as an example of a noble residence in the imperial era, sought to complete the collection of furniture, paintings and decorative pieces, which are on permanent display.

Luso-Brazilian room in antique furniture and paintings by artists of the French Artistic Mission recall the period of King John VI and the presence of the Court in Rio de Janeiro.

In spaces reserved for the Marquesa de Santos and Pedro I, pictures and personal objects tell the story of the main characters of the house.

Memories in the Hall of St. Christopher, litters and sedan chairs to, live with the current landscape of the neighborhood, showing their evolution through the means of transport.

Information and pictures of the Museum leaflet of the First Empire - Home of the Marquesa de Santos / Funarj.

Address: Av.Pedro II, 293
Email: mirfurnarj@sec.rj.gov.br
WebSite: www.funarj.rj.gov.br

http://www0.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur/pt/atracao/?CodAtr=3906

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