General Information
Museum name | Museu Aeroespacial |
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Category | Museum of space history |
Location | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, |
Address | Museu Aeroespacial - Av. Marechal Fontenele, 2000 - Campo dos Afonsos, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21740-000, Brazil (View on Google Maps) |
Museu Aeroespacial is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and showcases a diverse collection of historic aircraft. Visitors can access the museum located within an active air force base, with free admission available. To enter, an original passport or Brazilian ID is required for security checks. The museum is well-maintained and offers a leisurely tour that typically takes about 90 minutes, making it suitable for aviation enthusiasts and families alike.
Inside the museum, visitors will find an impressive display of early and modern aircraft significant to Brazil’s aviation history, including models flown by the pioneering aviator Santos Dumont. The exhibitions present an engaging narrative of flight evolution, complemented by detailed historical contexts.
Gallery
Open Hours
- Friday: 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Saturday: 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Sunday: 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9 AM–3:30 PM
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Yes
- Assistive hearing loop: No
Amenities
- Restroom: Yes
- Restaurant: No
Crowd
- Family-friendly: Yes
Children
- Good for kids: Yes
Parking
- Free parking lot: Yes
Contact Information
Phone | +55 21 2157-2986 |
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Website | http://www.fab.mil.br/musalouwww.musal.com.br |