Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura

There are truly hidden treasures in Rio. This little library is amazingly beautiful. I am sorry that my photos do not do justice to it.

On the 14th of May of 1837, a group of Portuguese merchants got together and decided to create a library, with the idea of maintaining the Portuguese culture alive in Brazil and among its inhabitants.
In 1872, the collection, by then counting with more than 40.000 volumes, was moved to the present building, originally a hotel. In 1900 it became a public library and in 1935, a decree was issued in Portugal, that all publishers should provide the library with a copy of all new books printed.





Rua Luís de Camões nº 30
Centro

Eva Klabin Foundation

The Eva Klabin Foundation is one of the most attractive and least known little museums for classical art.
It can only be visited with a guide, which are available Wednesday thru Sunday from 2:30 to 4pm.

The collection, which is one of the most important in Brazil, is comprised of over 1000 pieces from all four continents and spanning over 50 centuries.

It also has a small room in which classical music is performed. There will be performances every Thursday in November, at 8:30pm. The fee is R$35.00 and a tour of the museum is included at 7pm.
Make sure to call to reserve your seat as seating is limited.

Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 2.480 – Lagoa – cep 22471-001
Telefone: 21 3202-8550

Museu Casa do Pontal

Charming museum a bit out of town but well worth the trip, especially when combined with a visit to "Prainha"

The collection includes about 5000 pieces of folk art representing all aspects of life, mostly from rural Brazil

Collected, and donated to the city, by Jacques van Beuque, who lived in Brazil for many years

Estrada do Pontal, 3295 Recreio dos Bandeirantes .

Open from Tuesday thru Sundays, 9:30am to 5pm, R$8 per adult (2007)

***And if you are 18 or older make sure not to miss the little hidden room of erotic art. It is great fun.