Fire in 2018 destroyed much of the collection; 75% of the facades and 80% of roofs have been restored so far
Destroyed by one for almost 7 years and still passing, the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro partially reopens to the public on Wednesday (2.Jul.2025). Programming is temporary exposure “Between giants: an experience at the National Museum”, Which runs until August 31st. Admission is free, but the visitor must withdraw the ticket on the platform.
The Bendegó Meteorite, which has been part of the museum’s collection 13 years ago and has become a symbol of the institution’s resistance after the tragedy in September 2018, can be seen again. Like the skeleton of a nearly 16-meter-long cachalote whale, newly aware of the museum.
In another room is the history of the museum and the reconstruction of the Bicentennial Palace, with details of the architecture of the building and the restoration works, as well as the exhibition of 2 Carrara marble sculptures that also resisted the fire.
The search for financing to finalize the works of the Historical Palace continues. The total budget is R $ 516.8 million. Of the total, R $ 347.2 million have already been captured with public entities and private companies.
To date, the restorations of 75% of the facades and 80% of the roofs have been completed, with the preservation of the original characteristics of the palace, which was residence of the Brazilian royal family, before housing the museum.
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