It's no coincidence that the word "muse" is in "museum!" Museu Casa de Rui Barbosa aims to inspire and educate its visitors, so squeeze it into your to-do list.

You'll soon learn why this Botafogo museum is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for more to do and see here, Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Maracanã Stadium are in this area too. They won't take you long to get to from Museu Casa de Rui Barbosa.

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