Imperial Museum of Brazil

Palácio Imperial de Petrópolis
Petrópolis Imperial Palace
Map
Interactive fullscreen map
General information
Architectural styleNeoclassical
Town or cityPetrópolis
CountryBrazil Brazil
Coordinates22°30′29.3″S 43°10′30.8″W / 22.508139°S 43.175222°W / -22.508139; -43.175222
Current tenantsImperial Museum of Brazil
Construction started1845
Completed1862
ClientPedro II
Technical details
Floor count2
Design and construction
Architect(s)Julius Friedrich Koeler
Website
museuimperial.museus.gov.br
Designated166
Reference no.1938

The Museu Imperial de Petrópolis is a museum in the historic center of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is housed in the Petrópolis Imperial Palace, the former summer residence of Emperor Pedro II (reigned 1831–1889), which was built starting in 1845.

The museum includes the palace itself, pieces of the monarchical past of Brazil, and a temporary exhibition hall dedicated to contemporary art. It is one of the most-visited museums – and was voted the best museum – in the country.