Museu de Ciência da Terra

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  • Address
    Av Pasteur 404, Urca
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  • Phone
    2295 7596

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Lonely Planet review

With curved staircases and statues looming out front, this majestic building went through a number of incarnations before it finally ended up housing the Earth Science Museum. The museum mostly appeals to children, who still marvel at some of the life-sized dinosaurs on display. The four-room exhibit gives a quick overview of the natural history of Brazil since the Big Bang. Other rooms showcase the museum's extensive collection of minerals, rocks and meteorites - 5000 pieces in all.